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Childhood. Ready? And ... action. More childhood, please.™ the series blends reality TV, YouTube®-style challenges and helpful information from experts. Get comfy and watch kids and families tackle tricky topics like screentime, emotions, the outdoors and sports.

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Sports

Sports are a ton of fun. They’re great exercise. Plus, they teach kids life lessons, like perseverance. In this episode, you’ll meet student-athletes who play all kinds of sports. Team sports. Individual sports. Backyard sports. Even sports you may have never heard of. Along the way, Akron Children’s experts will chime in to help you keep sports safe and rewarding.

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S1:E1
Screen Time

S1:E1
Screen Time

A family of 12 sharing one flip phone? OMG. Watch as kids, experts and a whole family tackle the ups and downs of screen time.

Joy. Fear. FOMO? It’s all in episode 2. You’ll laugh, take some deep breaths and learn how to identify your feelings. Need a little help? Download the Really Long Feelings List as seen in episode 2.

Lily and Rhys explore the outdoors and learn why it’s so important to get outside and enjoy nature – bugs, trees, mud and all.

S1:E4 Coming Soon!
Sports

S1: E4, airing December 6!
Sports

Sports are a great way to make friends, build character and stay healthy. But is there such a thing as too much sports? And do parents know when it’s better not to weigh in on their athlete’s performance? Let’s find out.

Meet our hosts

Lily Goodwin

Lily Goodwin

(She/Her)
Age: 10
Grade: 5th
Hometown: South Euclid, Ohio

What does more childhood mean to you?
Having options and being able to try new things.

What's your favorite part of the first episode?
The family challenge with flip phone.

What's your favorite part about hosting?
Story telling and working with the crew.

If you could be a superhero, what would your power be?
My superpower would be for me to teleport and have super strength.

What's a fun fact about you that you want our audience to know?
I love to draw and I enjoy arts & crafts and anime.

Rhys Thomas

Rhys Thomas

(He/Him)
Age: 13
Grade: 7th
Hometown: Hudson, Ohio

What does more childhood mean to you?
It means to explore more and try new things.

What's your favorite part of the first episode?
The family challenge because it was really funny when they took the phone box into the restaurant with them!

What's your favorite part about hosting?
That I got to meet Lily and become friends with her.

If you could be a superhero, what would your power be?
Teleportation - I could go anywhere I want just by wanting to be there!

What's a fun fact about you that you want our audience to know?
I do ballet and have been dancing for 6 years.

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From inspiring stories to medical miracles, More childhood, please.™ the magazine looks at childhood in ways that will make you smile, laugh and appreciate those precious 6,574 days.

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