The ways that Chili reassures & comforts Bingo can be really helpful for a kid that is starting to want independence. They cover most of the solar system and actually have a recognisable Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, instead of just generic "planets". That, and they've managed to condense the highlights of a roughly 45-minute orchestral suite down to 7 minutes. After watching this episode I played the actual orchestral piece for my 5-year-old, and she recognised it and enjoyed listening to it. "The planets" is one of the best pieces of classical music of the last ~100 years, and this is a great introduction to it without being overly intrusive. There are times to help them learn, and there are times to just go along with it, up to and including singing to them in the toilet in the small hours of the morning.įor me, it's the range of things they pack into a 7 minute episode. Bluey is desperate to avoid having to go back to bed, and Bandit is trying to parent while half asleep. It's like a comforting hug.īandit singing to Bluey in the toilet. I want that to give them confidence to do whatever they want to do, and reassure them that they're never facing anything alone. I can't be there for them all the time (and nor should I be), but I want them to know that my love goes wherever they do. Because I love you." The world is huge, and my children will go out into it more and more every day, discovering so many wonderful things. "Remember I'll always be here for you, even if you can't see me. This mirrors Bingo's own journey towards independence, and the feelings parenthood can evoke. It clearly breaks Bingo's heart, but she realises it's the right thing to do. The moment Bingo realises she needs to let Floppy go to be with the other bunnies. I could ramble on about this episode indefinitely, but instead here are a few of the moments that I love best about it:
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