Akron Children’s launches “More childhood, please™” TV show
01-17-2025 (Akron, Ohio)
There are 6,574 days in the average childhood, and Akron Children’s is dedicated to making sure kids can make the most of every one.
To showcase kids being kids and talk about common subjects they and their families experience, Akron Children’s is launching the “More childhood, please” TV show.
Hosted by Lily Goodwin, 10, and Rhys Thomas, 13, “More childhood, please” is by and for kids. The show premieres on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. on WKYC Channel 3. It can be streamed at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 on WKYC+ and will be available on the Akron Children’s YouTube channel on Jan. 27.
The premiere features Goodwin and Thomas along with Akron Children’s providers talking about screentime. Segments show kids and their families undertaking two challenges: The first has a family of nine lock up their smartphones and share a flip phone for a weekend. The second challenge gives a group of teens the chance to use their devices creatively to make a mini-movie.
Watch the “More childhood, please™” Show Trailer: Introducing “More childhood, please.” | a new TV show by kids, for kids
“Akron Children’s is 100% dedicated to kids, and the ‘More childhood, please’ TV show is an extension of our brand. It gives these talented co-hosts a way to share ideas with their peers and gives families and kids ideas for ways to experience the fun of childhood,” said Robin Clark, director of marketing at Akron Children’s. “We’re excited to partner with WKYC to bring this show to life and hope kids will really enjoy watching it.”
Future episodes will address topics like dealing with emotions and big feelings, the benefits of being in nature, and overscheduling in sports and activities. Episodes can be watched on WKYC, streamed on WKYC+ and on the Akron Children’s YouTube channel.
About the Hosts
Lily Goodwin
(She/Her)
Age: 10
Grade: Fifth
Hometown: South Euclid, Ohio
What's a fun fact about you that you want our audience to know? I love to draw, and I enjoy arts and crafts and anime.
Rhys Thomas
(He/Him)
Age: 13
Grade: Seventh
Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
What's a fun fact about you that you want our audience to know? I do ballet and have been dancing for six years.
Learn more about the TV show, the hosts and watch the trailer at: https://www.akronchildrens.org/morechildhoodplease.