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Helping Kids Understand Tragic Images in the News

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Erik

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged Coping with violent images, fred rogers, Kids, Mister Rogers, Parent resources, PBS, PBS Kids, Program, public television, Tragic Events, video, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Is Kermit the Frog the Best Commencement Speaker Ever?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by David

Our public broadcasting colleagues over at NPR recently compiled 300 of the Best Commencement Speeches, Ever and we quickly took note that a handful of PBS favorites made the list. Whether you’re a new graduate – “no longer tadpoles” as … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged fred rogers, Ken Burns, kermit the frog, Neil degrasse tyson, Sesame Street

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Talking With Kids About Scary News

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Erik

As we all cope with the horrible news coming out of the tragic Newtown, Conn. school shooting this morning, here are some tips and advice from Fred Rogers Company for talking with children about scary events in the news. The … Continue reading →