Ever geek-out with your kids over which superhero has the coolest super powers? Or sing theScooby Dootheme song and subsequently begin speaking only in words that start with ‘R’? There’s something pretty awesome about connecting with your kids over something you loved when you were young. It offers kids a glimpse into what you were like as a kid yourself and gives you a way to relive your childhood. I know that my kids are always amazed when my husband and I tell them we watched these shows when we were their age.
As it turns out, cartoons such as the new Netflix original seriesInspector GadgetandDanger Mouseare giving parents and their kids loads to bond over. Not only are the old-school classics we all grew up on more popular than ever, but new reboots are introducing a whole new generation to some of our most favorite characters.
Here are a few shows you must watch:
What retro titles are you most excited to watch with your kids?
I used to love Inspector gadget when I was a kid. I’m so happy that he made a comeback and my kids can watch it now too.
Danger Mouse, FTW! OMG, I LOVED Danger Mouse when I was a kid. That was the best show ever.
Danger Mouse is one of my daughters favorite shows! I love Netflix!!! Thanks for the great post 😀
The Inspector Gadget theme song is now stuck in my head! I love all those oldie cartoons that were on when my kids were growing up.
Great ideas for a nostalgic night in with the kids! We were watching old Rugrats episodes today.
I don’t know those shows. I grew up without TV, lol. When it comes to old TV shows, I have nothing to share. The first ever TV show I watched when I was in my late teen is Peter Pan!
I love watching Netflix. Inspector gadget was a favorite of mine to watch while growing up. It brings back memories.
So many great show from our childhood on Netflix! Thanks for sharing!
I love finding old favorites on Netflix and making my boyfriend watch them with me :).
Netflix has an amazing selection of movies and shows to choose from. my favorite retro show is Bill Nye the Science guy. My kids used to love watching The Magic School Bus.
I totally geek out with my kids.
I think ironman has the coolest powers 🙂 Wait….maybe I like the red hair girl best….
Ooh seriously I can’t wait for my kids to watch inspector gadget!! I keep referring to him and they are clueless!!
But we definitely bond over Tom and Jerry! 😀
Inspector Gadget was my favorite when I was a kid. I like it when his gadgets come out!!!
We love Netflix. These are great movies ti watch this weekend. My girls love the Litllte Pony.
I love netflix. With these new shows, I can’t wait to have some quality time with my family this weekend.
Boy, these old cartoons brings back some memories. My kids love watching older cartoons too. So glad Netflix offers these now.
So fun! We don’t have all of these on Canadian Netflix but we have enough. I love showing my kiddos all the older shows I used to watch and enjoy, they love them!
I love seeing which new shows are coming out each month. It’s like getting early presents, and you just never know what is going to be new in queue!
We watch shows on Netflix every single day in my house. Scooby Doo is a family favorite.
We are huge Netflix fans there! I think we watch it just about every day. I just wish they would put all the old Disney movies on there!
Wow, even Danger Mouse is on Netflix now! I’m going to have to browse through some of the old shows I used to watch.
I will definitely be watching My Little Pony with my daughter. I love the old and the new version. Such a cute show!
Oh wow….I had forgotten about some of these shows! We really enjoy watching some of the series that are on Netflix. It’s so convenient to watch when we are ready to.
I can’t wait to watch Inspector Gadget and Scooby Doo! They’re both so entertaining, and I think my kids will love them!
IF my 6 year old and 2 year old could have control over the TV All day long all I would hear is the Cat and the Hat. THey love that show and could play it for days on end.
My always loved Scooby Doo, but I know there’s several older cartoons he’s never even heard of, much less watch. this is great!
I love that Scooby Doo is on Netflix right now. My son thinks that’s the cat’s meow…or maybe I should say the dog’s bark?
I use to be obsessed with the Magic School Bus when I was younger. I couldn’t miss an episode or I would freak! lol
My two year old discovered Spiderman and His Amazing Friends a few months back – that was a blast from the past, let me tell you. Now he and his 3 year old brother are ALL about superheroes.
My two year old discovered Spiderman and His Amazing Friends a few months back – that was a blast from the past, let me tell you. Now he and his 3 year old brother are ALL about superheroes.