What to watch these holidays: A guide for parents

Posted Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:30amTue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:30amWhen it comes to school holiday viewing, not all screen time is created equal.School holidays. A time for families to relax and connect (theoretically at least).In reality, it can be a juggle that has parents digging deep into the parenting toolkit to survive the fortnight with minimal tears and tantrums (from all parties).So, these holidays, we've prepared a screen time survival guide, with kids shows matched to what you need in the moment. And the best bit? They're all free to stream.🚘Road trip timeWhen you've got time to kill and would prefer not to hear "are we there yet?" on a loop.Little KidsTummy Tom🕖 1 hr 🥰 WholesomeRead more Zog: The Series🕖 11 min 📚 Book-to-screenRead more Big KidsLittle Lunch🕖 13 min 🤭 FunnyRead more Aussie Bush Tales🕖 10 min 📚 Book-to-screenRead more Do Not Watch This Show🕖 11 min 📚 Book-to-screenRead more ☔ Rainy day activitiesWhen the local playground is off-limits but there's energy to burn and you're all out of ideas. Little KidsDance With Tom🕖 5 min 🪃 First NationsRead more Ready, Steady, Wiggle!🕖 11 min 🎶 Singalong Read more Gardening Australia Junior🕖 11 min 🧠 LearningRead more Big KidsGG: Spawn Squad🕖 15 min 🎮 GamingRead more Let's Dance🕖 7 min 🕺 MovementRead more 🤫 Winding downLow-stimulation shows to help pacify the kids after a rambunctious lounge room dance party or play date. Little KidsThe Sound Collector🕖 5 min 🙏 Low-stim Read more Fizzy And Suds🕖 11 min 🧠 LearningRead more 🍝 Cooking dinnerA solid block of distraction-free time is the goal here, so you can do what needs doing.Little KidsThe Scarecrows' Wedding🕖 25 min 📚 Book-to-screenRead more Play School🕖 25 min 🎨 CreativeRead more Flower and Flour🕖 7 min 🥰 WholesomeRead more Big KidsHard Quiz Kids🕖 30 min 🤭 FunnyRead more Teenage Boss: Next Level🕖 28 min 🧠 LearningRead more 🍿 Family movie nightPut down the iPads, and solidify the family bond with some old-fashioned co-viewing. Paddington🕖 1 hr 30 min 🥰 WholesomeRead more Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium🕖 1 hr 30 min 🪄 MagicalRead more Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas🕖 28 min 🤭 FunnyRead more 🛌 Pre-bed promptIf your normal routine is thrown off, use these gentle shows to signal that it's time for some shut-eye Indigenous Lullabies🕖 2 min 🪃 First NationsRead more BeddyByes🕖 11 min 🥱 CalmingRead more