Top Chef Junior
Ideal age: 10 and up
Twelve children who love the kitchen compete in a series of cooking challenges.
Benefit: May inspire the kids watching to try cooking for the first time.
Find it: Hulu
Series of Unfortunate Events
Ideal age: 10 and up
Three orphans navigate rough waters after their parents’ untimely death.
Benefit: Packed with literary references that may inspire kids to read—they can read the books, then watch the show.
Find it: Netflix
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Ideal age: 7 and up
Bill Nye conducts science experiments and explains STEM concepts with humor.
Benefit: This oldie but goodie instills science concepts in a fun and easy-to-follow way.
Find it: 31 episodes are available on Netflix.
Hilda
Ideal age: 6 and up
A Nordic girl in the fictional city of Trollberg goes on unexpected adventures.
Benefit: Celebrates the value of teamwork and friendship, and encourages a love of flora and fauna.
Find it: Netflix
This post originally appeared in our May 2019 issue. Want more family content? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
