by Laura Falin posted in Life

The day I sat down to watch "Santa Buddies" with my kids was the day I truly realized my deep and sacrificial love for them.
We've all had those experiences, right" This is why we're so appreciative of kids' entertainment that actually strikes us as clever or funny or moving as adults. Sometimes it takes watching tons of awful kids' shows or movies to help us appreciate those gems that are both wonderful for kids and don't make parents want to set the TV on fire.
So here I've rounded up five shows I love as much as my kids. I may even get scolded occasionally for watching ahead on one of these shows after they have to head up to bed. I'll never tell.

1. Phineas and Ferb: It's just a genius show. The premise is often the same -- the boys are out of school for summer, their parents have left the house, and they manage to build something outrageous while their older sister desperately tries to get them in trouble. Of course, every time their parents return home, the house is back to normal. With episodes like "Lawn Gnome Beach Party of Terror," the show is wildly funny (yesterday, my teen and I were both laughing while watching), it includes brilliant and catchy songs in every episode, and it shows a healthy, happy blended family. Oh, and it has a platypus. I rest my case. The show is currently on Netflix and Disney XD. 2. Sesame Street: Ever since I watched The Beetles perform "Letter B" when I was little, I...