Podcast appearances and mentions of fred rogers center

Junlei Li, Ph.D. is the Program Chair of the Human Development and Education and the Saul Zaentz Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. As a developmental psychologist, his research and practice focus on supporting the helpers – those who serve children and families on the frontlines of education and social services. Studying orphanages, child care, schools, youth programs, he co-develops the “Simple Interactions” approach (www.simpleinteractions.org) to help affirm what ordinary people do extraordinarily well with children in everyday moments. His work is significantly inspired by the pioneering work of Fred Rogers when he served as the Co-Director and Rita M. McGinley Chair for Early Learning and Children's Media at the Fred Rogers Center.

Pittsburgh most loved neighbor, Mr. Rogers, just posthumously celebrated what would have been his 96th birthday this past week.  As a tribute, we wanted to re-share this beautiful conversation with two of our favorite neighbors, Ryan & Gregg.    Two of Pittsburgh's kindest men, Ryan Rydzewski and Gregg Behr, join us to talk about what we love most: learning how to be better humans.  Their book, When You Wonder You're Learning, centers itself around America's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers.  As Gregg's role model, Mister Rogers holds that title for so many others as well as holding a special place in countless people's hearts, including ours.  Fred's philosophies, use of science, and genuine kindness made him a safe and magical being.  So magical in fact, that everything he taught us, the blueprints he left for us, are more relevant now than ever before proving time holds no bounds on love.  So grab a cardigan (and possibly some tissues), cozy up, and listen in as we slow down long enough to embrace the lessons that have been laid in front of us for over 50 years.   Our Guests: Gregg Behr is a father, children's advocate, and director for the Grable Foundation whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader.   Website: GreggBehr.com Twitter: @greggbehr Ryan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline.   Website: RyanRydzewski.com Twitter: @RyanRydzewski  

In this week's episode of All Things Marketing and Education, Elana sat down with Milton Chen, author, speaker, and board member of great organizations like the Kellogg Foundation, the National Park Service, The Fred Rogers Center, The Panasonic Foundation, and more. Milton reflects on his journey in education, from his early days at Sesame Workshop to his tenure at the Kellogg Foundation, offering valuable lessons learned along the way. He explores the role of experiential learning, project-based education, and workplace experiences in shaping students' futures, advocating for a more holistic approach to education that extends beyond traditional classroom boundaries.Milton candidly shares his insights into the political nature of education, likening it to a complex system resistant to change. Drawing from his extensive experience, he sheds light on the decentralized structure of American schools, consisting of over 14,000 individual districts, each with its own set of challenges and entrenched interests.No matter who you are in the education industry, this is as inspiring, refreshing, and thought-provoking conversation about the history of K-12 education and its future. Episode show notes + resources.

This episode features Dr. Roberta L. Schomburg, an internationally recognized expert in child development and early childhood education. Dr. Schomburg worked with Fred Rogers to develop activities that educators could use in conjunction with the issues raised in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. She has served as the Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center and currently is a consultant on projects of Fred Rogers Productions, including Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie, and Alma's Way. For many years, Dr. Schomburg served as Associate dean and director of the Carlow University School of Education. During this conversation we explore the creative ways in which technology can be used to enhance children's development of skills. 

This episode features Dr. Roberta L. Schomburg, an internationally recognized expert in child development and early childhood education. Dr. Schomburg worked with Fred Rogers to develop activities that educators could use in conjunction with the issues raised in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. She continues to support the development of educational programming for children initially as Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center and currently as a consultant to Fred Rogers Productions. For many years, Dr. Schomburg served as Associate dean and director of the Carlow University School of Education. During our conversation, Dr. Schomburg shares the events that led to her work with Fred Rogers, the process he used to develop his programs, and the philosophy that inspired his messages to children and their parents. 

Karen welcomes Dr. Dana Winters, executive director of the Fred Rogers Center to the show to continue their discussion on Mister Rogers' lasting legacy as a safe haven for children on television.

Mark interviews E.S. Curry, an insatiable renaissance man who loves writing outside the data stream on a Royal typewriter, listening to classical music on vinyl, and imagining bedtime stories with his son Åsmund. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their chat, Mark and Scott talk about: How Scott started writing for himself four years ago after years of doing ghostwriting and working in advertising and marketing The importance of discovering his own voice as a writer and how it took writing over one million words before he found his voice The experience of a being at a "Fred Forward" conference at the Fred Rogers Center and how Fred Rogers talked about the importance of being in a bubble with a child and really engaging and attending to them and that space Getting away to the wilderness with his son Åsmund, unplugging from the digital realm, and really connecting with one another and within nature The desire of parents to want to "write these things down" when experiencing that magical time in their child's life where the fantastical and imagination are such powerful elements Doing their first father/son book signing at Lake Placid Writing on a 1953 Royal Quiet Deluxe typewriter Discovering his own author brand and his persona in the same way that he had to discover his own writer voice The scholarly 1858 expedition known as the Philosopher's Camp Richard Louv's writing, his books The Nature Principal, Last Child in the Woods, and his ideas of a Nature Deficit Disorder Being visited by Ralph Waldo Emerson's ghost in Scott's next book: Camping with Emerson's Ghost Scott being a huge believer in the 3-format author A little bit about Scott's role at Findaway Voices The experience of doing the audio for his first book, including auditioning himself as a potential narrator The importance of having a simultaneous release with multiple formats to maximize your launch marketing effort impact Some of the projects that Scott has been working on outlining Being a big believer in the Rule of 3's Creating book ciphers for his son as well as for marketing And more... After the interview Mark reflects on Scott's work at writing millions of words before finding his voice, communing with nature, and the tactile experience of writing on a typewriter.   Links of Interest: E.S. Curry's Website Findaway Voices Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Accounting for Authors The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon   E.S. Curry is an insatiable renaissance man that loves writing outside the data stream on a Royal typewriter while listening to classical music on vinyl, plays piano and guitar, races his sailing yacht Escapade, fences, and imagines bedtime stories with his son Åsmund. For over 20 years, he's worked with iconic brands around the world designing brand strategies and marketing campaigns, including IMG, Arnold Palmer, Olympics, Fashion Week, and numerous non-profit initiatives. He is currently the Marketing Strategist for Findaway Voices, a platform that empowers authors and publishers to create and distribute audiobooks to reach listeners globally. A former ghostwriter, he published his first book under his own pen name, The Flying Sabuki: A Father-Son Nature Adventure, in 2021. One of the many five-star reviews describes the book as a “Must Read for Parents” and “Curry's approach to parenting struck a chord with me, as his intentional foundation of love and genuine connection with this child is what I aspire to as a parent. On several occasions, tears streamed down my face…” The follow-up book entitled The Philosophers Ghost: Camping with Ralph Waldo Emerson will be published later this year. E.S. Curry calls Cleveland, Ohio, and Great Lake Erie his home port. To learn more and sign up for his email list visit escurry.com.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

Karen welcomes Dr. Dana Winters, executive director of the Fred Rogers Center to the show to discuss Mister Rogers' lasting legacy as a safe haven for children on television. Part two will be released on May 24th.

Archivist Emily Urhin joins Julie to talk about her work at the Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Julie is a forever fan of Fred Rogers, and she and Emily discuss the Center, its resources for researchers, and what Emily really loves to find among all the papers she sorts through. Julie and Emily also take a moment to talk Fred Unboxed, messy desks, The Monkees, and being the keeper of such an important legacy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

January is National Mentoring Month, and in honor of that, we have a special feature episode of Mentor Chat that you don't want to miss! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Gregg Behr to talk about strategies for creating atmosphere's of learning through Everyday Mentoring. In this episode, Gregg touches on Remake Learning Days, defines learning sciences, and shares a cool passion that sparked joy for him during the pandemic and thus inspired some young people in his neighborhood! As National Mentoring Month comes to a close, join us in conversation and reflect on the ways you are helping support the next generation of leaders and change-makers. Additional Resources: When You Wonder, You're Learning | http://whenyouwonder.org Remake Learning | https://remakelearning.org Thank you to Gregg Behr: Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, is a father and children's advocate whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader. Credits: Hosted, written, and produced by Michelle Thomas & Ashley Wineland with The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA | www.mentoringpittsburgh.org Music is "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sign-up for my free 20 day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:1-2)Long before he zipped up a cardigan sweater and became Mister Rogers, Fred Rogers was a young man who loved Jesus and was eager to discern his calling. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Rogers had many interests and talents, including music, puppetry, and children's education. The question in Rogers's mind was how he could combine these different gifts in a single opportunity to best serve others.Dr. Junlei Li, the former co-director of The Fred Rogers Center, explains that “Fred was guided by a deep sense of service, of wanting to be useful to the world. He was driven by service even if in his mind it was vague for years as to how to best leverage his considerable talents in service of others.” Fred Rogers embodied Romans 12:1, deeply understanding that as Christians, the gospel of Jesus's selfless sacrifice should compel us to view our whole lives as service to others. When it comes to our work, the proper response to the gospel is not to seek out the work that will earn us the most fame and fortune. The goal should be to find the work we can do most exceptionally well in service of God and others. In the words of Rogers himself, “You don't set out to be rich and famous; you set out to be helpful.” As Rogers's biographer points out, this “relentless sense of service to God drove every moment of Fred Rogers's life,” especially in how he thought about his work.But how would he serve? Where was Rogers being called to put his gifts to work for the glory of God and the good of others? These were the questions Rogers grappled with for many years.Rogers had a term he loved to use when referring to discerning one's calling. He called it “guided drift.” The idea was that, while it is good and wise to make plans, “one needed to live a life that was open to change,” led by the Holy Spirit. As Rogers was wrapping up college in the spring of 1951, he was planning a career in pastoral ministry, as this was how he thought he could be of utmost service to others. But just before starting seminary, Rogers saw television for the first time. As we'll see next week, this seminal moment produced a major jolt to Rogers's guided drift, setting him down a path to creating one of the most influential pieces of culture of the 20th Century—a TV show that would make Christian values attractive to millions of children.

MentorChat's first guest of Season 2 is Dana Winters from the Fred Rogers Center! In this episode, we're talking with Dana about how the simplest interactions with young people can make a huge mentoring difference. Everyday Mentors - the "helpers" - who support kids can be anyone from teachers, to coaches, to crossing guards, and the work that they're already doing to make sure that young people feel seen and heard is worth recognizing! Listen in for some great and uplifting discussion about how - to quote the great Mr. Rogers - "the deep and simple is far more essential than the shallow and complex" when impacting the lives of youth! Additional Resources: Fred Rogers Center | https://www.fredrogerscenter.org Simple Interactions | https://www.fredrogerscenter.org/what-we-do/simple-interactions/ Thank you to Dana Winters: Dana Winters, Ph.D., is the Rita McGinley Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College. Her extensive field research from interviewing prisoners to shadowing crossing guards, from observing Head Start teachers and developing coaches in early childhood systems has informed the co-development of the Simple Interactions approach to support children, families, and their helpers. Dr. Winters describes and affirms the essential and relational practices of professionals across early education and intervention, out of school time learning, healthcare, family engagement, and more. She is an experienced applied researcher who has served as co-principal investigator and program evaluator for consecutive NSF-funded early childhood research and intervention projects in the areas of early literacy, social emotional development, and early mathematical learning. She leads numerous foundation and government project grants to improve early childhood systems and family engagement practices. Dr. Winters serves as a UNESCO Faculty Fellow in Children and Youth Studies, collaborating with faculty around the world in the advancement of empathy development and adult-child relationships across developmental settings. She received her Ph.D. in administrative and policy studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Credits: Hosted, written, and produced by Michelle Thomas & Ashley Wineland with The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA | www.mentoringpittsburgh.org Music is "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The late Fred Rogers, of Mr. Roger's neighborhood, has seen a resurgence of popularity, including the release of two major films on his life in the past 3 years (Won't You Be My Neighbor (2018); A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)) .  Something about his message of empathy and kindness seems to resonate with us now more than ever.  We asked ourselves, What might Mr. Rogers say about leadership in today's world? In this episode we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Dana Winters, executive director of the Fred Rogers Center, and an expert in her own right on human connection. Dana draws from Fred's teachings to share insights on relevant topics for today's leaders, including: - How to build an inclusive work environment through the art of listening first- How to give correction to an employee in a way that brings growth without shame.  

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Dana Winters, executive director of The Fred Rogers Center, joins us to talk about the work of the Center and what it means to carry on Fred Rogers' legacy.

“I like you exactly the way you are.” These are the words brought to life by beloved TV host, Fred Rogers, and seems to be exactly what children need to know and experience that they are valued and loved. As  culture has taken the time to pause and reflect on the powerful teachings of Mr. Rogers in the heavily consumed medium of television, the evidence in the neuroscience, learning, and developmental psychology shows how deeply effective his methodologies have been all along. With multiple documentaries, a bestselling biography, and a movie starring Tom Hanks, the world of child rearing and education has seen a Mister Rogers' renaissance over the past few years and it is time to take these lessons to heart.On this episode, authors of the book When You Wonder, You're Learning, Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation and science and education writer Ryan Rydzewski discuss “the Fred method”, a blueprint left behind by Mr. Fred Rogers that honors the potential in every child to come into oneself. Pause, reflect and then respond is a primary lesson fervently put into practice by Mr. Rogers and also seems to be the practice that promotes executive function and self-agency in every child.About Gregg BehrGregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, is a father and children's advocate whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader.About Ryan RydzewskiRyan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline. Book: When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring KidsWebsites:https://www.whenyouwonder.orghttps://www.ryanrydzewski.comAbout Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

    Two of Pittsburgh's kindest men, Ryan Rydzewski and Gregg Behr, join us to talk about what we love most: learning how to be better humans.  Their book, When You Wonder You're Learning, centers itself around America's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers.  As Gregg's role model, Mister Rogers holds that title for so many others as well as holding a special place in countless people's hearts, including ours.  Fred's philosophies, use of science, and genuine kindness made him a safe and magical being.  So magical in fact, that everything he taught us, the blueprints he left for us, are more relevant now than ever before proving time holds no bounds on love.  So grab a cardigan (and possibly some tissues), cozy up, and listen in as we slow down long enough to embrace the lessons that have been laid in front of us for over 50 years.   Our Guests: Gregg Behr is a father, children's advocate, and director for the Grable Foundation whose work is inspired by his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers' real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children's curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He's an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader.   Website: GreggBehr.com Twitter: @greggbehr Ryan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline.   Website: RyanRydzewski.com Twitter: @RyanRydzewski     Get your tickets to our LIVE Show (either virtual or in person)! https://bit.ly/utipghtix Purchase a shirt here: humanunlimited.com  Be sure to use code UTI for 20% off of your order Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Enjoy a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: https://www.facebook.com/butiyogawithamy  

In this week's episode, Barbara Newman shares with us the twists and turns that she's experienced in her life and career that have brought her to the exact place that she's meant to be right now.   Barbara always wanted to be a cowgirl. Growing up in New York didn't stop her. She took that can-do spirit and became an award-winning global creative director in advertising. After hearing a story on NPR about the American Cowgirl, she was so inspired, she left the ad world and found herself in Montana, Wyoming and Texas filming a documentary about their lives. She interviewed strong, persevering, courageous women and was inspired by their tenacity and love for the land. That's when her storytelling took another turn. Barbara became an author, and wrote a young adult eco-fantasy, The Dreamcatcher Codes, launching Summer 2021.   Listen in to her story, you'll be all the better for it!   Guest Bio:   Barbara Newman facilitates girls' leadership programs, and was part of the think tank that inspired the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media. Newman is on the Board of The Berkshire International Film Festival and The Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative. She was part of the think tank for the inception of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media.   Barbara is a graduate of The Philip Merrill School of Journalism at The University of Maryland, and the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she studied the History of Costume.   barbaranewman7@gmail.com  www.barbaranewmanauthor.com  Instagram: @coco_newms  Twitter newmanwrites    Click here to order your copy of The Dreamcatcher Codes Book.   FREE RESOURCES:    None   Belinda's Bio:    Belinda Pruyne is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker. She is a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders.   She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.    Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/ 

Roberta Schomburg, executive director of the Fred Rogers Center, and Paul Siefken, president and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, join us to talk about how Fred's legacy is seen today and how it continues to be elemental in their work.

It all started on February 19th, 1968 when the first episode of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood aired. Little did we know that the simple sets, sweaters, sneakers, and little trolly were all made deliberately to foster a love of learning and wonder. In this episode, I’m talking to Mr. Rogers Super Fans, Greg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, who co-authored the book, When You Wonder You’re Learning – Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids. Both were raised in Pennsylvania, the home of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, and grew up watching and learning from him. In their work, as adults, they have taken the learnings from Fred Rogers and the science of learning to help guide us to raise kids with a love of learning, that lights them up. In this episode we talk about: ● How artful and sophisticated Mr. Rogers was in his show and teachings ● How we know more about the science of how people learn and what’s really important (Mr. Rogers was way ahead of his time!) ● When it comes to learning, how important it is for a child to be listened to, their need to feel physically and psychologically safe, and to feel loved and capable of loving ● The “Fred Method” for learning, which is Curiosity, Creativity, Communication and working together. ● Learning loss during the Pandemic and what learning is really important ● The power of wonder You can find Gregg and Ryan’s book, When you Wonder, You’re Learning, anywhere books are sold. For your copy of the first chapter of their book for free, go to www.parent-toolbox.com About Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski Gregg Behr is a father, children’s advocate, and director for the Grable Foundation whose work has drawn comparisons to his hero, Fred Rogers. For more than a decade, he has helped lead Remake Learning—a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007—to international renown. Formed in Rogers’ real-life neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Remake Learning has turned heads everywhere from Forbes to the World Economic Forum for its efforts to ignite children’s curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster justice and belonging in schools, libraries, museums, and more. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and also Duke University, Gregg holds honorary degrees from Carlow University and Saint Vincent College. He’s an advisor to the Brookings Institution and the Fred Rogers Center, and has been cited by Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and the Disruptor Foundation as an innovator and thought leader. Twitter: @greggbehr www.remakelearning.org Ryan Rydzewski is a writer whose science and education reporting has garnered several awards and fellowships. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he taught elementary school in south Louisiana before earning an MFA in nonfiction writing from Chatham University. As a freelancer, his magazine stories focus on everything from schools to space travel to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and his poems and other pieces appear in several journals. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Ryan lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Jacqueline. Twitter: @ryanrydzewski www.ryanrydzewski.com Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!

“To truly develop empathy is to see each one of us as more than one thing”. - Fred Rogers. Can empathy be learned?  What are practical ways to incorporate empathy into our day-to-day interactions as leaders?In this episode, President & Founder Steve Shenbaum sits down with Dana Winters, Ph.D., faculty, and academic director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College, in an impactful dialogue around the impact of leading through simple, intentional interactions. Dr. Winters shares the power of cultivating an environment where connection, reciprocity, and inclusion are evident, empowering others with the opportunity to grow. In addition to Dr. Winter's role at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College, she also serves as Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences and director of the Children's Studies Minor. Her extensive field research from interviewing prisoners to shadowing crossing guards, from observing Head Start teachers and developing coaches in early childhood systems has informed the co-development of the Simple Interactions approach to support children, families, and their helpers. Dr. Winters serves as a UNESCO Faculty Fellow in Children and Youth Studies, collaborating with faculty around the world in the advancement of empathy development and adult-child relationships across developmental settings. She received her Ph.D. in administrative and policy studies from the University of Pittsburgh.Be sure to share with a friend and subscribe to stay up to date on our weekly interviews. If you're interested in learning more about Game On's programming, please visit wwww.gameonnation.com

It's full STEAM Ahead for Season Two! KidsQuest is powered by STEAM learning. Our exhibits, classes and home learning activities are all designed to engage kids in Science, technology, engineering, art and math through play. Opportunities for STEAM learning are all around us. I'll be introducing you to individuals and organizations who are doing some incredible work to shift the perception that science and math can only be found in the classroom or in a lab, or that it can only be done by someone in a white lab coat. Regardless of your age, your gender, your experience level, STEAM learning is for you! In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Dana Winters, the Faculty Director at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media. Their mission is guided by Fred's core belief that the foundation of every child's healthy development is the power of human connection. We don't need fancy gadgets or any special training to encourage and participate in science-based play. The key is to create an environment of inquiry-based thinking that celebrates a child's natural wonder and discovery. Let's recognize the STEM and STEAM learning potential in everyday moments happening all around us! If you'd like to learn more about the Fred Rogers Center and the Simple Interactions Initiative Dr. Winters discusses in the episode, check out their website here: https://www.fredrogerscenter.org Did you know that KidsQuest has a great series of STEAM-based learning videos on our YouTube Channel? I'll share one of my favorites at the end of episode. Here's a link to our YouTube channel if you want to check out the rest: https://www.youtube.com/user/KidsQuestCM

WE'RE BACK! After a two week break, we have some terrific guests lined up in the coming weeks including talks with Douglas Fisher, Paul Gorski, and Kylene Beers and Rob Probst of NOTICE AND NOTE fame! Stay tuned! This week, we talk with Dr. Dana Winters. This episode is a follow-up to the interview we did with Dr. Junlei Li of the Fred Rogers Center about simple interactions, those powerful human-to-human developmental interactions that bring out the best in one another. Dr. Winters takes Dr. Li's interview one step further, applying simple interactions to the K-12 setting. What little things can educators do to prioritize human relationships while at the same time advancing student learning and achievement? Doing both simultaneously is not only do-able, it's preferable! Find out how! littlethings1st.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/support

Mr. Rogers said: "Always look for the helpers." In this live episode, hosts Kelly and JJ speak with Brady President Kris Brown, Parkland father and author Fred Guttenberg, Dr. Dana Winters of the Fred Rogers Center, and Clayton Rosenberg of the Alliance of Concerned Men, to talk about how we can all "find the helpers" in the face of violence and uncertain times. Together we’re bringing you something a little bit different for our 100th episode--a conversation not just on gun violence, but on how each of our guests have been helped in their journeys of activism, and how we all can be helpers ourselves. This episode is dedicated to Lorraine Marie Thomas.Mentioned in this podcast:Find the Helpers: What 9/11 and Parkland Taught Me About Recovery, Purpose, and Hope (Fred Guttenberg)Fred Rogers, understated champion of radical kindness (Washington Post)Cure the Streets (Alliance of Concerned Men)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Enjoy some treats from Hu's Kitchen, like chocolate free of dairy, gluten, refined sugar, palm oil, and cane sugar!Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support ℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradySupport the show (https://www.bradyunited.org/donate)

Bill Isler is President Emeritus of  Fred Rogers Productions and a long time educator and advocate for children.  He began his career as a teacher and administrator, and later joined the Pennsylvania Department of Education, where he served as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of Education, Commissioner of Basic Education and Senior Program Advisor for Early childhood Education before joining the Fred Rogers Productions in 1984.  In 2005 he was named the Executive Director of The Fred Rogers Center, a position he held until 2008.  In addition to serving on the Board of The Fred Rogers Productions, he is a board member of the Grable Foundation, the Forbes Fund,  the Jewish Community Center   of Pittsburgh and he Co-chairs the Governors Early Learning Council. He is an honorary member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, served as Treasurer of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Chairperson of the Council of Great City Schools,  board member of the Jewish Health Care Foundation of Pittsburgh, and he was a board member of The Pittsburgh Public Schools for sixteen years, serving as President for five years. He received the Pittsburgh Foundation Isabel Kennedy Award for child advocacy, was named person of the year in 2007 by the Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Green-Gardner Award as Urban Educator of the Year in 2015 for the Council of Great City Schools, the Colman Award from the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Politics, and the PBS Be More Award for Excellence in Children’s Media. Bill Isler holds a B.A. in English from Saint Vincent College and completed post-graduate study in child development at the University of Pittsburgh.  He is married and has a son and two grandchildren.

Brad Montague is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and the award-winning writer, director, creator of Kid President. As an artist, Montague's illustration work is spread across the internet daily and can regularly be seen on newsstands in Joanna and Chip Gaine's The Magnolia Journal. His work has garnered millions of views, been translated into countless languages, and caught the attention of people like Beyonce, Tom Hanks, and even the Obama White House. His book 'Becoming Better Grownups' released from Penguin Random House's Avery Books on March 31, 2020.Montague Workshop is the creative agency Brad runs alongside his wife, Kristi. They serve as a 'friendly bureau of imagination' working to reimagine the future through the stories people tell and the ways they are told. From large brands and events to projects with Cartoon Network, the Walt Disney Company, the Fred Rogers Center and more, Montague Workshop is a joyfully rebellious breath of fresh air. With a special emphasis on finding ways kids and grownups can work together, their work is always about inspiring, encouraging and entertaining. Montague is the force behind 'Socktober' the worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters. Each year millions of people take part in providing basic human needs to men, women, and children without homes. It is a community driven project where people take part for no reward or recognition, but strictly for the good of their neighbors who are homeless.Social links: Instagram: @bradmontagueTwitter: @thebradmontagueFacebook: http://facebook.com/montagueworkshopBecoming Better Grownups: http://beabettergrownup.com------------------- Are you ready to start dreaming big? Click HERE to receive your free Dream Big Workbook. It's a user-friendly guide to defining your core values and fundamental beliefs- the essential building blocks to discovering in which dreams you should invest.  On the episode: Producers : Tatave Abeshyan Engineer : Jackson Carpenter Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

 Brad Montague is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and the award-winning writer, director, creator of Kid President. As an artist, Montague’s illustration work is spread across the internet daily and can regularly be seen on newsstands in Joanna and Chip Gaine’s The Magnolia Journal. His work has garnered millions of views, been translated into countless languages, and caught the attention of people like Beyonce, Tom Hanks, and even the Obama White House. His book ‘Becoming Better Grownups’ will release from Penguin Random House’s Avery Books on March 31, 2020.Montague Workshop is the creative agency Brad runs alongside his wife, Kristi. They serve as a ‘friendly bureau of imagination’ working to reimagine the future through the stories people tell and the ways they are told. From large brands and events to projects with Cartoon Network, the Walt Disney Company, the Fred Rogers Center and more, Montague Workshop is a joyfully rebellious breath of fresh air. With a special emphasis on finding ways kids and grownups can work together, their work is always about inspiring, encouraging and entertaining. Montague is the force behind ‘Socktober’ the worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters. Each year millions of people take part in providing basic human needs to men, women, and children without homes. It is a community driven project where people take part for no reward or recognition, but strictly for the good of their neighbors who are homeless.Social links: Instagram: @bradmontagueTwitter: @thebradmontagueFacebook: http://facebook.com/montagueworkshopBecoming Better Grownups: http://beabettergrownup.comBob’s new book is now available.Also on the episode:Producer: Tatave AbeshyanEngineer: Jackson CarpenterProducer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

 Brad Montague is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and the award-winning writer, director, creator of Kid President. As an artist, Montague's illustration work is spread across the internet daily and can regularly be seen on newsstands in Joanna and Chip Gaine's The Magnolia Journal. His work has garnered millions of views, been translated into countless languages, and caught the attention of people like Beyonce, Tom Hanks, and even the Obama White House. His book 'Becoming Better Grownups' will release from Penguin Random House's Avery Books on March 31, 2020.Montague Workshop is the creative agency Brad runs alongside his wife, Kristi. They serve as a 'friendly bureau of imagination' working to reimagine the future through the stories people tell and the ways they are told. From large brands and events to projects with Cartoon Network, the Walt Disney Company, the Fred Rogers Center and more, Montague Workshop is a joyfully rebellious breath of fresh air. With a special emphasis on finding ways kids and grownups can work together, their work is always about inspiring, encouraging and entertaining. Montague is the force behind 'Socktober' the worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters. Each year millions of people take part in providing basic human needs to men, women, and children without homes. It is a community driven project where people take part for no reward or recognition, but strictly for the good of their neighbors who are homeless.Social links: Instagram: @bradmontagueTwitter: @thebradmontagueFacebook: http://facebook.com/montagueworkshopBecoming Better Grownups: http://beabettergrownup.comBob's new book is now available.Also on the episode:Producer: Tatave AbeshyanEngineer: Jackson CarpenterProducer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

If you've seen the documentary WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR about Mr. Rogers, you are probably familiar with the face of Dr. Junlei Li, formerly of the Fred Rogers Center and a current education professor at Harvard. Many of us have grown up with Mr. Rogers and appreciate the impact he has had on audiences. However, Mr. Rogers' impact extends far beyond television including the research world. Dr. Li is a researcher who has studied some key relational takeaways from the work of Mr. Rogers. These simple interactions bloom from a place of helpful appreciation rather than helpful critique. You will be inspired! Please subscribe to our You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhtH7JjxnPQ. https://www.simpleinteractions.org See our blog and other resources at littlethings1st.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracyandjim/support

A perfect friendship: Francois Clemmons and Fred Rogers’ friendship helped change the course of children’s television. (From left to right: Daniel Tiger, Francois Clemmons, Fred Rogers, Lady Elaine Fairchilde. Photos courtesy of Fred Rogers Center and Francois Scarborough Clemmons.One of the unexpected surprises from “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” the documentary film on Mr. Rogers, was just how fierce and unapologetically gay in real life is Francois Clemmons, the actor who played Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.Francois joined the pioneering children’s TV show as a young man and spent decades playing Officer Clemmons. As one of the first African Americans to have a recurring role on children’s television, Francois was in a unique position to help Fred Rogers open his eyes to the struggles of disenfranchised people. In turn, Francois learned to take in the love that Fred had to give.Today we’re delighted to talk to Officer Clemmons, Francois Diva Man Scarborough Clemmons from his home in Vermont about coming out as gay to Mr. Rogers, his love of turquoise jewelry and is there any truth to the recently revealed rumor that Mr. Rogers was bisexual?____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children and to taking their fears, concerns, and questions about the world seriously. The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated episodes, written in collaboration with experts on childhood development. An engaging story, rich in detail, The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations. Maxwell King's four-decade career includes the presidencies of two of the country’s largest philanthropies and the editorship of one of its most influential daily newspapers. King joined The Pittsburgh Foundation, with assets of more than $1 billion, in 2014 as president and CEO. His strong advocacy for including vulnerable groups – at least 30 percent of the region’s population – in the benefit streams of a resurgent Pittsburgh anchors a signature organizing principle, 100 Percent Pittsburgh. In addition, King is expanding the Foundation’s investment in its Center for Philanthropy, which combines the charitable passions of donors with expert program staff and grantees to improve lives in the Pittsburgh region. Before that, King served for two years as director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Westmoreland County.  As president of the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Endowments from 1999 to 2008, he led the disbursement of about $500 million in grants to projects, organizations and initiatives primarily in western Pennsylvania. From 1990 to 1998, King was editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer. During that period, the Inquirer was recognized by Time magazine as one of the five best newspapers in America. King has served on boards and committees for many national and regional organizations, including the national Council on Foundations which he led as the first chair of its Ethics and Practices Committee and then as chair of the full board from 2006 to 2008.

Bill Isler joins Tim to talk about his friend and colleague and Fred Rogers and the film “It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and where Bill serves as an important character in the movie. Bill sheds light on  Fred Rogers the man, his philosophy and his unquestionable legacy. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Bill_Isler_auphonic.mp3   There's a good chance that sometime in the past year, you sat down and watched a documentary or a movie about Fred Rogers, the man known to millions as Mister Rogers. And there's an even better chance that during the course of your life or if you've raised children that you've watched Mister Rogers on your PBS station, or on video. Fred Rogers' contributions may have been understated and under-appreciated at the time, but by the time Mister Rogers ceased production, the program's and the man's contributions to television, to education and to generations of viewers was unchallenged. Because of this, we're not going to attempt to tell the whole story of Fred Rogers in this episode. Today, we're going to talk to someone who knew Fred Rogers in a way few others did. Bill Isler oversaw operations Family Communications, Inc., the organization behind the Mister Rogers program. After Fred Rogers retired from producing new shows, Bill would transition to become the head of the Fred Rogers Company, where he was responsible for carrying on the legacy of Mister Rogers, bringing those iconic characters to new generations. If you saw the movie, “It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” you may have remembered the performance of Enrico Colantoni. He played Bill Isler in that movie. Links and Mentions Mister Rogers Neighborhood Fred Rogers Co. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood", film Can You Say Hero?, by Tom Junod, Esquire My Friend, Mister Rogers, by Tom Junod, The Atlantic Enrico Colantoni, IMDB Tom Hanks, IMDB Ernest Boyer, Messiah College PBS Sesame Street About this Episode's Guest Bill Isler William Isler is the former Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media and the president of Family Communications, Inc. Prior to joining Family Communications, Inc. in 1984, Bill served for eight years in the Pennsylvania Department of Education as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of Education, Commissioner of Basic Education and Senior Program Advisor for Early Childhood Education. An active member of his community, Mr. Isler serves on the Boards of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Saint Vincent College, Family Health Council of Southwestern PA, the Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, The Grable Foundation, and the Pittsburgh Arts Collaborative. Bill has been an elementary school teacher, day-care teacher, and administrator of a multi-service program for children. He completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Vincent College and graduate Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VLEPhfEN2M  

Bill Isler joins Tim to talk about his friend and colleague and Fred Rogers and the film “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and where Bill serves as an important character in the movie. Bill sheds light on  Fred Rogers the man, his philosophy and his unquestionable legacy. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Bill_Isler_auphonic.mp3   There’s a good chance that sometime in the past year, you sat down and watched a documentary or a movie about Fred Rogers, the man known to millions as Mister Rogers. And there’s an even better chance that during the course of your life or if you’ve raised children that you’ve watched Mister Rogers on your PBS station, or on video. Fred Rogers’ contributions may have been understated and under-appreciated at the time, but by the time Mister Rogers ceased production, the program’s and the man’s contributions to television, to education and to generations of viewers was unchallenged. Because of this, we’re not going to attempt to tell the whole story of Fred Rogers in this episode. Today, we’re going to talk to someone who knew Fred Rogers in a way few others did. Bill Isler oversaw operations Family Communications, Inc., the organization behind the Mister Rogers program. After Fred Rogers retired from producing new shows, Bill would transition to become the head of the Fred Rogers Company, where he was responsible for carrying on the legacy of Mister Rogers, bringing those iconic characters to new generations. If you saw the movie, “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” you may have remembered the performance of Enrico Colantoni. He played Bill Isler in that movie. Links and Mentions Mister Rogers Neighborhood Fred Rogers Co. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood", film Can You Say Hero?, by Tom Junod, Esquire My Friend, Mister Rogers, by Tom Junod, The Atlantic Enrico Colantoni, IMDB Tom Hanks, IMDB Ernest Boyer, Messiah College PBS Sesame Street About this Episode's Guest Bill Isler William Isler is the former Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media and the president of Family Communications, Inc. Prior to joining Family Communications, Inc. in 1984, Bill served for eight years in the Pennsylvania Department of Education as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of Education, Commissioner of Basic Education and Senior Program Advisor for Early Childhood Education. An active member of his community, Mr. Isler serves on the Boards of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Saint Vincent College, Family Health Council of Southwestern PA, the Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, The Grable Foundation, and the Pittsburgh Arts Collaborative. Bill has been an elementary school teacher, day-care teacher, and administrator of a multi-service program for children. He completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Vincent College and graduate Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VLEPhfEN2M  

Jenna McGuiggan // Writing   Jenna McGuiggan is a freelance writer who lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She is one of the co-authors of the book “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: A Visual History.” In addition to freelance writing, Jenna offers writing workshops through her website The Word Cellar.     Follow Jenna McGuiggan online:  Twitter: @TheWordCellar Instagram: @TheWordCellar  Facebook Page   The Book - ‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: A Visual History'   Jenna is one of three authors who collaborated on this book about the life and work of Fred Rogers.    Authors : Jenna McGuiggan Melissa Wagner Tim Lybarger – founder of the Neighborhood Archive - All things Mister Rogers website (We included The Neighborhood Archive on our list of Mister Rogers inspiration on Twitter.)   Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College Fred Rogers' archives as part of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.    The center works with educators on how to use media to enrich the lives of small children.    The Fred Rogers Center has an exhibit of material from the Fred Rogers archive that is open to the public. The public exhibit is free and is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.     Researchers can make an appointment to access the archives   Jenna's favorite Mr. Rogers Moments & some fun facts about Fred   In this episode, Jenna and Stephanie talk about several of the things that Jenna learned about Fred Rogers while researching the book.    Rick Sebak's Nebby - My Interview with Fred Rogers. Rick Sebak has released a new episode of his show “Nebby,”  which includes footage from his 1987 interview with Fred Rogers.  Fred Rogers was color blind. You can see a photo of Mr. Rogers learning to roller skate at the old Romp N' Roll in Glenshaw here.  Fred Rogers was a music composer in college Jenna talks about the song “You've got to do it” -- you can read the lyrics to the song here.    Fresh Fest tickets go on sale on February 1 Fresh Fest is the nation's first craft beer festival that celebrates people of color and their accomplishments in the beer industry.  You can watch our video to learn more about the history of Fresh Fest here.    The 3rd annual Fresh Fest Ber Fest will be held on August 8, 2020, in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Tickets will go on sale on February 1.    You can read about some of the collaboration beers from the 2019 Fresh Fest Beer Fest here. Give Us a Call Have an event we should know about? Know of a partnership we should highlight on the podcast? How about a collaboration? We'd love to hear from you!   We're always looking for new Pittsburgh stories to share. If you leave a message we just might feature your pick in our newsletter or on our podcast.   Give us a call and leave a message. We want to hear from you!   412-368-6595    * Please note, By leaving a message on this service, you consent to your voice being recorded and used by Very Local Pittsburgh in The Slaw podcast and elsewhere. Subscribe to The Slaw: Staying on Top of Pittsburgh podcast   The Slaw Podcast is available on: iTunes Spotify

To hear more check out the episode 'Talking with Kids about Addiction in the Family-How Fred Rogers' Legacy Can Guide Us" with Dana Winters, Ph.D., director of simple interactions and academic programs at the Fred Rogers Center!

An estimated 8 million children in the U.S. live in a home with at least parent with a substance use disorder; and, the majority of these children are under the age of 5. Yet, addiction in the family is often not talked about with the children. Fred Rogers was dedicated to highlighting the importance of talking with children about the difficult situations that they face. Talking about difficult situations may help children better manage their feelings and lets them know that a trusting adult is there to help guide them through it. If you care about a child who loves someone with an addiction then listen as Dana Winters, Ph.D., director of simple interactions and academic programs for the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media, discusses talking with children about addiction in the family.

Brad Montague is a NY Times bestselling author, speaker, and the award-winning creative force behind Kid President. Brad's creative agency, Montague Workshop, reimagines the future through the stories people tell and the ways they are told. From large brands and events, to projects with Cartoon Network, the Walt Disney Company, the Fred Rogers Center and more, Montague Workshop is a joyfully rebellious breath of fresh air. We unpack the ways grownups and children can work together, how to choose a project, and more.

A perfect friendship: Francois Clemmons and Fred Rogers’ friendship helped change the course of children’s television. (From left to right: Daniel Tiger, Francois Clemmons, Fred Rogers, Lady Elaine Fairchilde. Photos courtesy of Fred Rogers Center and Francois Scarborough Clemmons.One of the unexpected surprises from “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” the documentary film on Mr. Rogers, was just how fierce and unapologetically gay in real life is Francois Clemmons, the actor who played Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.Francois joined the pioneering children’s TV show as a young man and spent decades playing Officer Clemmons. As one of the first African Americans to have a recurring role on children’s television, Francois was in a unique position to help Fred Rogers open his eyes to the struggles of disenfranchised people. In turn, Francois learned to take in the love that Fred had to give.Today we’re delighted to talk to Officer Clemmons, Francois Diva Man Scarborough Clemmons from his home in Vermont about coming out as gay to Mr. Rogers, his love of turquoise jewelry and is there any truth to the recently revealed rumor that Mr. Rogers was bisexual?____________________FEAST OF FUN IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF FABULOUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.LISTEN TO THOUSANDS LEGENDARY SHOWS 
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Relationships have always been at the core of raising children. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is a children's program that emphasizes authentic interactions when working with children. In this episode, Dr. Junlei Li, Senior Lecturer in ECE at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and former director of the Fred Rogers Center, reminds us that we all have the capacity to provide children with the support they need to grow into individuals with self-worth and confidence.Thinking “deep and simple” is arguably more impactful than checking off all the boxes that are prescribed in developmental frameworks! Resources mentioned: Fred Rogers Center Fred Rogers Productions Simple Interactions

Hello friends! A new year is upon us...and as the holiday season proceeds, it's hard not be a bit reflective. Is there more we can be doing to help bring folks together, to encourage tolerance and patience, and respect for each other's feelings? I think there is, and for this special episode, I went right to the source. Karen Struble Myers is the Associate Director and Director of Development and Communications at the Fred Rogers Center For Early Learning and Children's Media, on the campus of St. Vincent's College in Latrobe, PA. Karen and I talked about how the Center is implementing Fred's vision through a number of programs dedicated to Fred's vision; we talked about Fred's legacy, and we talked quite a bit about the relevance of Fred's message today. it was an inspiring talk and I am so pleased to share Karen's great words and insights. Fred has an inspiring message and maybe we can all take a minute to reflect, and think about what Fred teaches us today. There is a link to the Center below. It's a wonderful website and I encourage you to take a look. I want to thank my loyal listeners and welcome new ones. I hope you are enjoying all the great guests and I promise you there are more to come. Please help spread the word about the Podcast. This would be a GREAT episode to share and of course, a kind word and rating on I-Tunes is always appreciated. Anyway, best to everyone, happy holidays, and have a great new year. See you soon!  http://www.fredrogerscenter.org/  

Maxwell King brings us The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers, the first full-length biography of American's unique and enduring icon. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Rogers' program that changed the face of children's television and influenced tens of millions of children, reaches its 5oth anniversary. Now, beginning with Rogers' childhood, King captures his life of kindness, compassion, and authenticity by drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents. Fred Rogers, whose life and work continue to be loved by multiple generations, is captured in The Good Neighbor as, above all, a champion of children. 00:15   Intro to Maxwell King’s book, The Good Neighbor 00:25   Background of Fred Rogers, children’s television personality 01:00   King given permission to write first full-length biography of Mr. Rogers 01:30   2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood 02:00   Intro to Maxwell King: author, journalist, former President of Heinz Endowments, former Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center, CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation 03:00   King designs the book to have two lives: biography and academic source 03:30   How King gets involved in writing the book after meeting Rogers only twice 05:30   Rogers’ early life and background profoundly affect his life and work 06:45   King aims to explain how Fred becomes “Mr. Rogers” 08:00   His understanding mother listens to Fred, not as an adult but as an equal 08:45   Family’s wealth makes Rogers more of a target for mean kids 09:10   Bullies chase and call him “Fat Freddy”; runs to safety at neighbor’s house 09:40   Adults wrongly advise him, “Just pretend you don’t care.” 10:00   Transformative moment: refuses to adopt a strategy of not caring 10:30   Teenage Rogers turns sensitivities into strengths; becomes leader and scholar 11:30   Great reader and student of French and philosophy 12:40   At 10 years old, selects an ebonized Steinway concert grand piano 14:25   Wealthy grandmother keeps her promise to buy him piano, transforming his life 15:55   Rogers’ piano now sits in the Fred Rogers Center at St. Vincent’s College 16:45   Fills lonely early years with music and puppets 17:20   Channels his personas in iconic puppets (Lady Elaine Fairchilde, King Friday, Daniel Tiger) 18:30   Packs away puppets for years until he needs them in an emergency 20:00   Josie Carey, live character on The Children’s Corner, forms relationship with puppets 20:50   Carey and puppets model adult/child relationship 21:35   Unlikely friend: John Pastore of Senate Subcommittee of Communications 21:45   Their televised encounter becomes most studied clip of all time 22:30   Fred testifies to help save funding for public television 23:00   First and foremost, Rogers considers himself a friend and neighbor 23:20   Most important thing in Fred Rogers’ life 25:30   Rogers’ key tactic for presenting on television 26:10   Dr. Margaret McFarland, child psychologist, becomes Rogers’ lifelong mentor and friend 26:50   Works with Univ. of Pittsburg scholars: Benjamin Spock, T. Berry Brazelton, Erik Erickson, McFarland 27:30   Group dramatically reshapes child development philosophies and practices 29:00   They depart from Victorian notions; determine ages 0-3 most critical for development 29:30   Rogers longs to do more than entertain 29:50   Weaves child development learnings into Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood 30:00   Rogers’ program goes national in 1968 30:30   Helps promote what really matters in child development 31:40   Cares much more about content than presentation (in contrast to Sesame Street) 32:15   Opposes fast pacing in children’s television 32:45  Designs “theme weeks" to discuss difficult topics (divorce, war, loss) for 5 consecutive days 34:30   Leans into tough topics and keeps an intentionally slow pace, including silence 35:30   Story of Rogers’ courage: “Feeding the Fish” 37:15   Children never tire of lyrics from Rogers’ signature opening song and closing remarks 38:45   Recognizes universal values of respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and kindness 39:15   Rogers' core philosophy: “Slow down. Be kind.” 41:00   Teaches human values, letting Christianity shine through 42:00   Rogers character, style, and personality congruent (on and off screen) 42:45   King surprised by Rogers’ simple exterior and deeply complicated interior 43:15   After his death in 2003, Mr. Rogers’ ideas and influence live on 45:35   Recommendation: YouTube video of Fred Rogers testifying before the Senate committee Connect with us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube  Website Special thanks! Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

Episode 24 with guest host, Vincent Orleck Social Media Director with Attic Salt interviews Marissa Calderón LIVE from PHX Startup Week. Podcast recorded from the ZCast Popup Podcast Studio courtesy of #yesphx. Talking Early Childhood, tech, parenting and the joy of podcasts.For more about the appropriate use of technology with young children visit the Fred Rogers Center here. More about Vincent Orleck visit here. More about Attic Salt visit here. More about the most generous community for startups and entrepreneurs #yesphx here. Learn more about PHX Startup Week here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Take a trip back to one of everyone’s favorite neighborhoods, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Hedda Sharapan shares what it was like to work with Fred Rogers and how she is carrying on his mission today.  Hedda is helping to carry on the Rogers legacy through writings, speeches at conferences, developing and presenting professional development materials for people who work with children, Hedda is also a Senior Fellow at The Fred Rogers Center, where she works to continue the Center’s mission of helping children grows as confident, competent, and caring human beings.  Join us and discover the wonderful resources and lessons that you can learn about on this episode of My Disney Class but the real value in today’s show is the feeling that you get listening to Hedda. 

Kevin Clark, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Division of Learning Technologies, and Founding Director of the Center for Digital Media Innovation and Diversity in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Kevin Clark is a full professor in the Learning Technologies Division of the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. His research interests include the role of interactive and digital media in education; issues of diversity in educational media; and broadening participation in STEM careers and disciplines. In addition to his scholarly activities, Dr. Clark has more than 20 years experience as a designer, advisor, and consultant to organizations such as:  National Park Service, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), Common Sense Media, Fred Rogers Center, Disney Junior, Jim Henson Company, and DHX Media.    Because of his work, Dr. Clark has also been honored by the White House as a STEM Access Champion of Change. and selected as a Fellow for theTelevision Academy Foundation Faculty Seminar. Dr. Clark holds both a B.S. and M.S. in computer science from North Carolina State University and a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Pennsylvania State University. Click here for the Full Bio In this Episode we Discussed: The disconnect between what teens see as essential technology and what parents see as essential for education. How to encourage students to pursue STEM careers by meeting them where they are--using their own interests as vehicles to inspire an interest in STEM.  How media diversity can make or break a student's interest in pursuing STEM.  

NAEYC, in conjunction with the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media, recently issued a position statement on technology and interactive media in early childhood education. Today we're going to dig a little deeper for guidance of this topic. Rae Pica with Kimberly Tice, Executive Director of the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC); Suzanne Gellens, Executive Director of the Florida AEYC; Aaron Carrara, President and Board Chair of the Texas AEYC, works for Metropolitan Montessori Schools in Houston, Texas; Lisa Guernsey is a Director of New America's Early Education Initiative and regular contributor to the Early Ed Watch blog.