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3-year-old ventures outside in the pitch black to save his great-grandma after scary fall

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28.06.2026

A lot of parents feel guilty about letting their kids watch TV. But a little bit of screentime isn’t always a bad thing. There are shows with legitimate educational value like Ms. Rachel or Sesame Street. Educational programming can be an amazing way for kids to accelerate their learning of counting, the alphabet, and social behaviors.

Why a little screen time can help

In some rare cases, they can learn even more than that from their favorite TV shows: Like bravery and strength. Just take it from 3-year-old Bridger Peabody.

Bridger is just three years old, but the toddler is already adding “hero” to his resume before he even starts preschool.

Bridger is a massive fan of the show Paw Patrol, which came in handy when an emergency took place while he was being babysat by his great-grandmother, Sharon Lewis, 77.

The two were home alone when the unthinkable happened. “Gigi,” which is what Bridger calls his grandma, suffered a terrifying and violent fall. Lewis uses a walker to get around and must’ve become unsteady on her feet while maneuvering the wheeled walker inside.

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A scary fall turns into a test of courage

The pair were outside enjoying some playtime before everything went south. As they........

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