The main character is a 10-year-old Black girl, with Black family members. Her school's student body and townsfolk are also diverse in race, gender, age, and body type.
Themes of family, emotions, growing up, and friendship are explored.
Positive Role Models
some
Hazel is very outgoing and driven. As she tries to adjust to her new school and surroundings, she can sometimes become impulsive and make rash decisions. Cosmo and Wanda are can be unpredictable, but they care for Hazel and try their best to support her. Hazel's mom Angela is a therapist, who encourages Hazel to express her feelings and emotions. Her scientist dad, Marcus, encourages imagination and creativity.
Educational Value
very little
The show intends to entertain rather than to educate, but Hazel learns a few lessons throughout each episode (expressing her emotions, empathy, teamwork, etc.)
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is an animated comedy series and spin-off of The Fairly OddParents. The show focuses on a new child, Hazel Wells, whose family has moved to a town where she knows no one, and her beloved brother is away at college. The family's neighbors are fairies Cosmo and Wanda, who come out of retirement to help Hazel. Expect some physical comedy and light name-calling, paired with themes of family, emotions, and friendship.
This show has been extremely good, from what I've seen of it so far. I think it's overall very fun and lighthearted, and there are a lot of good lessons learned in sensible, yet silly ways. Great for children, adults, and everyone in between.
FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: A NEW WISH follows 10-year-old Hazel Wells (Ashleigh Crystal Hairston), who's recently moved to Dimmadelphia with her parents after her beloved brother left for college. With her brother's absence, a new environment, and a new school, Hazel struggles to adapt. When Cosmo and Wanda (Daran Norris and Susanne Blakeslee), the retired couple across the hall, come to welcome her family, Hazel finds them very…odd. After a rough first day of school, she hears that her brother can't visit until winter break, which is too long of a wait. Hazel decides to run away, which stresses Cosmo and Wanda out so much they come out of retirement as fairies to help. They propose an arrangement: for Hazel to be their godchild, and for them to become her new Fairy Godparents.
This series is fast-paced, fun, and family friendly. Fairly OddParents: A New Wish's eccentric characters and self-aware humor are a familiar yet refreshing take on the original. There's potential for discussions on family dynamics and emotions, making this suitable for parents and young kids to watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Fairly OddParents: A New Wish compares to the original series. How are the two shows similar? Are there ways it's been updated?
What kind of wishes does Hazel make? What does she learn from them? What would you wish for?
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