“OOHHHH GOD I THANK YOU🙌🏾.”
That was the heartfelt reaction from Tabitha Brown upon learning that her beloved children’s series, Tab Time, had received a prestigious Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for a deeply personal episode. But this wasn’t just any episode; it was one she personally championed for three years: “When We Lose Someone.”
The push to create a sensitive episode helping young children process the complex emotions surrounding loss has now been rewarded with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Preschool or Children’s Series, validating Brown’s vision for meaningful children’s content.
The Power of “When We Lose Someone”
In a world where children’s programming often steers clear of difficult topics, Tab Time tackled the subject of death and grief head-on. As Brown revealed in her emotional Instagram post announcing the news, this particular episode was a hard-won victory:
“And just like that after 3 years of fighting for this special @officialtabtime episode “When We Lose Someone” it’s earns us an Emmy @televisionacad @theemmys.tv Nomination!! 😭😭🙌🏾🙌🏾 OOHHHH GOD I THANK YOU🙌🏾. We are going to the Emmys @officialtabtime family!! #tabithabrown #tabtime #emmys”
The nominated episode guides children—and their caregivers—through the process of loss with characteristic warmth and kindness. Ms. Tab (Brown) uses simple, relatable scenarios to encourage remembering loved ones, exploring the “roller coaster of emotions” that comes with grief, and making “Memory Lanterns” at Craft Time. By making space for these feelings, Brown offers a comforting and necessary resource to families.
Continuing Her Emmy Legacy
This nomination is part of a major sweep for the YouTube Kids series, as Tab Time earned a total of three nominations this year. The show’s outstanding work was also recognized in the following categories:
- Outstanding Children’s Personality (Tabitha Brown)
- Outstanding Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Preschool or Children’s Series
For Tabitha Brown, the journey to the Emmys is a familiar one. She previously won an Emmy for Outstanding Host (referred to in current categories as Outstanding Children’s Personality) for her role as “Ms. Tab” in a prior year, cementing her status as a leading voice and trusted figure in children’s media—often referred to as “America’s Mom.”
With the show’s push for tackling difficult topics now celebrated at the highest level, Tabitha Brown continues to prove that kindness, love, and emotional honesty are the ingredients for award-winning television.
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