Esme & Roy, Stillwater, and 13 More Shows That Teach Kids About Their Emotions

What it's about: "Esme and Roy are best friends — and the best monstersitters in Monsterdale! The new animated series from the makers of Sesame Street will bring little viewers along into a colorful world where even the littlest monsters can overcome big challenges together."

Concepts it teaches: Regulating emotions, emotional expression, social-emotional skills, problem solving, basic preschool skills

Ages it's best suited for: 2 and up

Where to watch: HBO Max

What it's about: "Siblings Karl, Addy, and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other."

Concepts it teaches: Regulating emotions, emotional expression

Ages it's best suited for: 6 and up

Where to watch: Apple TV+

What it's about: "The first TV series inspired by the iconic, award-winning Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood stars 4-year-old Daniel Tiger, son of the original program's Daniel Striped Tiger, who invites young viewers into his world, giving them a kid's-eye view of his life."

Concepts it teaches: Practical strategies, social skills, imagination

Ages it's best suited for: 2 and up

Where to watch: PBS and YouTube TV

What it's about: "With the help of her stuffed animal friends, Doc McStuffins runs a clinic for toys out of her playhouse."

Concepts it teaches: Processing feelings, social skills, problem solving, and basic health and medical concepts

Ages it's best suited for: 3 and up

Where to watch: Disney+ and Hulu

What it's about: "Cody is a helpful monster who knows that everything starts with a plan. But sometimes things change and you have to make a new one! Broadcasting from the Helpsters shop, Cody shares creative ideas for what to do when life doesn't go as expected."

Concepts it teaches: Expressing feelings, social-emotional skills, problem solving, creative thinking

Ages it's best suited for: 4 and up

Where to watch: Apple TV+

What it's about: "Based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell featuring the larger-than-life dog and his best friend Emily Elizabeth, the reimagined animated series offers a fresh and colorful new locations . . . teaching as it entertains with Clifford-sized humor."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, early literacy, imaginative play

Ages it's best suited for: 3 and up

Where to watch: PBS and Amazon Prime

What it's about: "Since 1969, children and adults alike have flocked to the place where multiethnic, multigenerational, and even multispecies residents coexist in harmony. The people on this very special street learn life's lessons together, provide viewers with strong role models, and teach children that everyone brings a special ability to the community. Here, children learn to use their imaginations, build social skills, and respect people's differences."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, teamwork, communication, early literacy

Ages it's best suited for: 2 and up

Where to watch: PBS and HBO Max

What it's about: "Arthur, based on the best-selling books by Marc Brown, is television's longest-running children's animated series. The iconic series has touched audiences around the world with its heartfelt and humorous stories about family, friends, and the challenges of growing up."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, empathy, morality, perspective

Ages it's best suited for: 4-8

Where to watch: PBS and YouTube TV

What it's about: "Preschool kids whose parents are the world's most famous monsters try to master their special powers while preparing for kindergarten."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, behavioral skills

Ages it's best suited for: 3 and up

Where to watch: Netflix

What it's about: "Roarsome! Welcome to Roarsville, where Henry Hugglemonster is always getting into roarsome adventures. With monster hugs and family fun, Hugglemonsters always find a way!"

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, teamwork, problem solving, early literacy skills

Ages it's best suited for: 3 and up

Where to watch: Disney+

What it's about: "Barney, America's favorite purple dinosaur, and his young friends share adventures featuring songs, dances and games that make learning fun. Barney and his dino-pals, Baby Bop, BJ and Riff are joined by a cast of children. The series focuses on caring, sharing and learning."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, teamwork, problem solving

Ages it's best suited for: 2 and up

Where to watch: YouTube TV

What it's about: "Mister Rogers offers children a place where they feel accepted and understood. The show helps children to develop social and emotional skills necessary in a community through conversation, songs, visits with neighbors and guests, and puppet stories."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, regulating feelings

Ages it's best suited for: 2-5

Where to watch: PBS

What it's about: "This innovative new series provides preschoolers with new ways to hear and see music and art. In every episode, our four heroes meet at their backyard clubhouse and, before long, embark on a mission with a specific goal to reach."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, problem solving, classical music and art

Ages it's best suited for: 4 and up

Where to watch: Disney+

What it's about: "Life is sweet on beautiful Puffin Rock, where puffling Oona, her baby brother Baba, and their pals learn about nature, friendship, and family."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, nature concepts

Ages it's best suited for: 2 and up

Where to watch: Netflix

What it's about: "Beloved children's book character Llama Llama springs to life in this heartwarming series about family, friendship, and learning new things."

Concepts it teaches: Social-emotional skills, problem solving

Ages it's best suited for: 3 and up

Where to watch: Netflix