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as mini characters Milli, Geo, and their pal Bot use their super math powers to help children solve problems. In each episode, a real life child calls Team Umizoomi through Bot’s TV in his belly for help with a problem or situation. Team Umizoomi gets right to work, using their mad mathematical skills to help them along the way. Kids have fallen in love with Milli and Geo and math has taken on a whole new meaning. Team Umizoomi is for children ages two to five. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – Each episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse begins in the clubhouse and introduces children to the story and some type of problem that they must help the characters solve. From there, the story could take kids anywhere – around the clubhouse, into space, to a fairytale setting or some other faraway place. The problem and story introduce kids to problem solving and mathematical skills. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse airs on Disney and is for kids aged three to eight. Spongebob Squarepants – No, Spongebob isn’t an educational show, but it’s tons of fun for ages six and up. The Nickelodeon show follows a sponge, named SpongeBob, and his friends Patrick, the starfish and Sandy, the ocean dwelling squirrel. The show takes place in an un- derwater city called Bikini Bottom. It focuses on the many misadventures of SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends, with work, play and home life. Spongebob SquarePants is a fun kids’ show that does not rely on over stimulation to hold the audience. Phineas and Ferb – Phineas and Ferb on Disney follows the two stepbrothers through their crazy sum- mer adventures. The boys are highly creative, building over the top inventions to fuel their antics. Their sister, Candace, always tries to get them caught, but never seems to be able to. Phineas and Ferb’s pet platypus, Perry, is a secret agent who continuously fights to ruin the plans of the evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, unbekownst to the stepbrothers. This show is for ages five and up. All of these shows provide fun, age-appropriate content for your children. And parents can rest easy knowing that they are most likely learning a thing or two. Shavonne Jeffries joined Bermuda CableVision in 1991. She currently holds the position of Customer Service Manager. www.cablevision.bm. Help them get ahead! Big Time Rush – Big Time Rush on Nickel- odeon follows four teenage boys who gave up their lives as hockey players in Minne- sota to become a Hollywood boy band. The show tries to illustrate the challenges that the boys face as part of their rise to success. It centers on their trials as a new boy band and what to it takes to make it big. This show is for ages eight and up. Sam and Cat – A big favourite for the tween market since it premiered last summer is Sam and Cat, a crossover spin-off/sequel of both iCarly and Victorious. It features Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine who meet by chance during a crazy adventure and become roommates. They then start a babysitting business to earn extra money, which leads to a series of comical adventures. It has big laughs and with off-the-wall adventures. Sam and Cat airs on Nickelodeon. Fast Internet Educational TV Parental Controls for added safety! ThE FuTurE Is now 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 25 and coming soon 50 | 100 Mbps www.bermudaparent.bm 23