emily ashby of common sense media gave the show's quality a rating of three out of five stars. she described it as a "jovial family sitcom". she said it can be watched by children ages seven and above. ashby said that the show has a "comical spin" on common family issues like sibling rivalry. she said that it is a "worry-free pick for kids." neil genzlinger of "the new york times" compared the show to "the patty duke show". she described it as "a gentle, moderately amusing comedy". she also said that cameron does a good job playing both main characters. she said that "the premise gives the writers plenty of opportunities."