Podcasts about PBS Kids

A new PBS Kids Back-to-School special features a group of young children on their first day of kindergarten.The children are from diverse backgrounds and were inspired by the characters from Jacqueline Woodson's best-selling picture book The Day You Begin.The hour-long special and the book focus on finding the courage to connect with others even when you feel like an outsider.Join All Sides for a conversation about belonging and what it feels like to make connections with others as a child and an adult.Guests:Jacqueline Woodson, author, The Day You BeginPat Enciso, professor, Ohio State University's Department of Teaching and LearningGreg Walton, professor of psychology, Stanford University

A new PBS Kids Back-to-School special features a group of young children on their first day of kindergarten.The children are from diverse backgrounds and were inspired by the characters from Jacqueline Woodson's best-selling picture book The Day You Begin.The hour-long special and the book focus on finding the courage to connect with others even when you feel like an outsider.Join All Sides for a conversation about belonging and what it feels like to make connections with others as a child and an adult.Guests:Jacqueline Woodson, author, The Day You BeginPat Enciso, professor, Ohio State University's Department of Teaching and LearningGreg Walton, professor of psychology, Stanford University

Post Malone Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Post Malone has had a relatively quiet few days in terms of confirmed breaking news, but the biggest verified development is that his touring machine is still very much active, with Setlist fm showing upcoming BIG ASS Stadium Tour dates including YQM Country Fest in New Brunswick on August 29 and later stops in Hong Kong and Taiwan, which matters biographically because it signals his ongoing expansion as a global live act[3]. Setlist fm also lists a July 28 stadium show in Salt Lake City and other recent tour entries, reinforcing that he remains in a high demand stadium phase rather than slowing down[3]. The clearest recent headline is his Sesame Street appearance. According to the Dallas News and related entertainment coverage, Post Malone sang with Elmo on Sesame Street, a mainstream family friendly crossover that extends his unusual reach beyond country and pop into children's television[9]. That is a notable long term biographical marker because it adds to his reputation as one of the few modern stars who can move fluidly between genres and audiences[9]. A YouTube entertainment roundup also reported that a special featuring him was set to premiere on Netflix and PBS Kids, with Malone performing a reimagined version of I Had Some Help, though that specific distribution detail should be treated as secondary until confirmed by the program's official channels[13]. There is also fresh cultural chatter around his country credibility. Rolling Stone noted that even Post Malone invited Braxton Keith onstage at Stagecoach earlier this spring to perform Keith's own Cozy, a detail that is not a new event this week but continues to circulate because it underscores Malone's serious embrace of the country scene and his role in elevating newer acts[2]. Yahoo Entertainment also resurfaced his 2024 Grand Ole Opry debut and the Post Malone and Friends Live at the Opry event, which remains one of the most important milestones in his country pivot[7]. On social media, the only directly surfaced official account in the available results is his Snapchat profile, but no verified new post content was included in the search results, so any claim of a specific fresh social media message would be unconfirmed[1]. Likewise, recent web chatter about a World Cup final performance, including reports that he debuted unreleased material, appears in lower reliability coverage and should be treated as unverified for this script[10][20]. Thank you for listening, and subscribe to never miss an update on Post Malone and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

There's a storm coming, but this time, it's headed to Sesame Street. With extreme weather becoming more common, Sesame Workshop recently launched a new initiative to help children and families prepare for and cope with natural disasters. And this initiative kicked off with a storm-themed Sesame Street special, which premiered on PBS Kids and Netflix earlier this month.Rocio Galarza, Vice President of U.S. Educational Programs for Sesame Workshop, tells us more about this initiative and the special, “Storm on Sesame Street.”Throughout August, the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency is highlighting the importance of increasing donor registration. They're particularly focused on expanding a diverse donor registry to increase the chances that those in need can receive vital organs.Dr. Anil Paramesh, professor of surgery, urology and pediatrics and division chief and director at the Tulane Transplant Institute and medical director of the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, tells us more about the importance of a diverse donor registry. When you were a kid, did summer reading feel like a chore? Many kids don't read enough and are behind when they go back to school. Researchers call it the summer slide.The Gulf States Newsroom's Aubri Juhasz's reports on a way to make reading more fun — a book club. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Post Malone Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Post Malone has spent the past few days quietly but decisively teeing up some of the most biographically important moves of his career. According to Holler, he recently confirmed to fans at the final stop of his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 in Salt Lake City that he will release not one but two albums this year, under the banner The Eternal Buzz, with the long-teased track Chrome Heartbreaker expected as a lead single. Holler notes he first hinted at this double project months ago with a 40-song tracklist photo, but this on‑stage confirmation makes it canon in the Post Malone story, signaling a major, long-term creative chapter rather than a one-off experiment. That stadium tour itself just wrapped in emotional fashion. Country1037 and Whiskey Riff report that at the last show with Jelly Roll in Salt Lake City, Post took time on the mic to thank Jelly for sharing his music and his journey, jokingly calling him one of his “top five favorite felons” while also honoring how far Jelly has come. Fox News adds that this finale coincided with Jelly Roll announcing a long touring hiatus to “take some time off and heal,” making Post's public support part of a bigger narrative about the community around him and his place in the modern country‑crossover scene. On the family‑friendly front, Post is about to show up in living rooms in a very different way. TMZ, iHeart, Yahoo Entertainment, and Sesame Street coverage all confirm that he stars in the upcoming Storm on Sesame Street special, premiering August 3 on Netflix and PBS KIDS, performing A Little Help, a kid‑focused rework of his 2024 hit I Had Some Help with Morgan Wallen. Sesame Street's own Instagram preview and Elmo's post thanking “Mr. Post Malone” highlight him as a neighbor helping the community prepare for and recover from extreme weather, a move likely to age as a notable brand and image milestone: the hard‑living hitmaker as gentle educator for children. On social media, AOL notes that in mid‑July he dropped a viral snippet teasing a return to hip‑hop, captioned “That one mofo that don't know when to leave,” which fans have been dissecting as evidence of a heavier rap side on one of those upcoming albums. Any specific track lists or release dates beyond The Eternal Buzz and Chrome Heartbreaker remain unconfirmed and speculative, but the pattern across reporting suggests Post is actively positioning himself as a multi‑genre lifer: country stadium headliner, pop‑rap hit machine, children's TV guest, and now double‑album architect. Thanks for joining this episode of Post Malone Biography Flash. Thank you for listening, and please subscribe to never miss an update on Post Malone, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

"The Day You Begin", based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, is a new one-hour animated special about four kids experiencing their first day of Kindergarten. PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid discusses the heart and humanity of the special, which premieres this Friday August 7th.

Photo: Soren White working at the Harry Race Pharmacy in Sitka, Alaska on July 10, 2026. (Katherine Rose / KCAW) Historically, pharmacists in Alaska have been limited in what they can do. Over the last decade they have advocated for and been granted expanded authority. Now, a new law goes further. Alaska Public Media health reporter Rachel Cassandra delved into the law, which will increase access to care by changing how pharmacists can work in the state. Soren White grew up in a pharmacy. “Both my parents are pharmacists here in Sitka.” As a young adult, he worked as a pharmacy tech, then went to school in Oregon to become a pharmacist. That included a four-year graduate program with clinical training, but when he returned to Sitka, Alaska for a job at his parents’ pharmacies, his daily work was much more limited. “Typically we’ve been really stuck behind the counter, counting pills.” A new state law expands what White and other pharmacists can do as part of their practice. Starting in next January, they will be able to test and treat certain ailments, like strep throat, urinary tract infections, or the flu. State Rep. Justin Ruffridge (R-AK) is a pharmacist who supported the bill. He says pharmacists in rural areas play a vital role. “We are the most highly accessible healthcare professional.” Data shows people see pharmacists up to twice as often as primary care providers. The law builds on other legislation that has helped increase pharmacists’ authority in recent years. The bill passed by wide margins in both the Alaska House and Senate. Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK) vetoed it, saying it would expand the scope of practice too much and too fast, but lawmakers had enough support to override his veto. Brandy Seignemartin is executive director for the Alaska Pharmacy Association. She helped write the legislation and says it will change healthcare in the state. “Patients are gonna be able to walk into community pharmacies and have access to care for minor ailments, test and treat.” She says that is really important in a rural state like Alaska and it will be easier for pharmacists to set up collaborative agreements where they work with a provider. With more training, that could include specialists. For example, she says initially a psychiatrist could diagnose the patient, but then work with a pharmacist to optimize their medication, so the patient does not need to see the psychiatrist every single visit. She says the new law also opens the door to pharmacists covering other healthcare gaps, especially for Alaska’s vulnerable populations, including HIV prevention medication like PrEP and PEP and medications for opioid use disorder. It also would create a pathway for pharmacists to be able to get a DEA license so they can prescribe those medications. She thinks that will be a major game changer for the ongoing opioid crisis in Alaska. Molly from Denali at a Heard Museum meet-and-greet on July 11, 2026. (Photo: Gabriel Pietrorazio) Molly of Denali made her groundbreaking debut on PBS Kids back in 2019. The animated Alaska Native girl is the first Indigenous lead of a nationally distributed children's series. And as KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, she made a stop in Phoenix, Ariz. If you visit the Heard Museum between now through August, you will come across an Alaskan village where you can tag along with Molly on all of her wild adventures – from flying a bush plane to riding a snowmobile, wearing snowshoes or smoking salmon. “We brought Alaska to Arizona” Patty Talahongva (Hopi) is the museum's chief programming and engagement officer. “…and therefore the Heard Museum is the coolest place in town.” Alison Nicolosi is director of the nonprofit AZ Husky Rescue. “You never know when you're going to find your best friend, and sometimes it might be at the museum.” AZ Husky Rescue co-founders Alison Nicolosi, left, and Veronica Reece with Marley, an adoptable dog, at the Heard Museum on July 12, 2026. (Photo: Gabriel Pietrorazio) Sadly for Heard employee Susan Taylor, Max the husky has already found a new home. “Oh my gosh, there's one that I'm trying to adopt. He claimed me like no other.” But there are still plenty more pups – maybe enough for a pack to pull a dog sled. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Native Playlist: Shub and Darksiderz

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 4, 2021) Will and Lucas continue their exploration of the PBS Kids weekend block for youngsters by getting the scoop on the moose named Elliot! The guys explore the live action/cartoon hybrid show based on the children's book series, while also taking a look at the "Saturday Morning Struggle" between CBS and PBS, plus dalliances into Telefrancais, Five Guys, Angela Anaconda, Diddy Kong Racing, and more!

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 21, 2021) It's time for a series! Will and Lucas drill down into PBS Kids' Saturday morning block from the early 2000s and explore each show in the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch! They start off with some history of the block itself and animation studio Nelvana before getting into children's book adaptation Timothy Goes To School, a show with a surprising amount of Arthur connections. Plus, 90s commercials, great teachers, and are you a Max or a Ruby?

What can a singing bird, a neighborhood walk, and a pair of puppet adventurers teach us about awe? Sit down with Wowsabout! creators Dorien Davies and Halle Stanford to discuss helping kids—and grownups—find wonder wherever they are.Summary: Kids may be natural wonder-seekers, but how do we help them hold onto that sense of awe as they grow up? On this episode of The Science of Happiness, we talk with Wowsabout! creators Dorien Davies and Halle Stanford about creating a PBS Kids special inspired by awe, the science behind wonder, and why small moments—a bird singing at dawn, a blooming jasmine vine, or a walk around the block—can help us feel more connected to ourselves and the world around us. Together, they explore how cultivating awe can foster curiosity, resilience, creativity, and belonging for children and adults alike.How To Do This Practice: Slow down and set an intention: Pause your usual routine and decide to look for something that inspires wonder. Notice what you feel: Tune into physical sensations, like the warmth of the sun, a cool breeze, or your feet touching the ground. Look closely at your surroundings: Pay attention to colors, shapes, textures, or movement that you might normally overlook. Listen with curiosity: Notice the sounds around you—the birds, the wind, distant voices, or the hum of your neighborhood. Follow what captures your attention: If something sparks your interest or amazement, spend a moment with it instead of rushing on. Reflect on your experience: At the end of your walk, consider what surprised you and how it made you feel more connected to the world around you. Try the full practice here: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/awe_walkScroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests:HALLE STANFORD is the creator and writer of Wowsabout!, founder of 7 Crow Stories, Emmy® Award-winning, and twelve-time Emmy®-nominated executive producer of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.DORIEN DAVIES is an Executive Producer, Co-Creator, Co-Writer and Principal Puppeteer on Wowsabout!, Word Party, and Julie's Greenroom. Watch Wowsabout! here: https://pbskids.org/videos/wowsaboutRelated Science of Happiness episodes:Cities of Awe Series: https://tinyurl.com/2vyhxvnyHow to Find Calm Through Walking: https://tinyurl.com/43dr26reRelated Happiness Break episodes:How To Ground Yourself in Nature: https://tinyurl.com/25ftdxpmPause to Look at the Sky: https://tinyurl.com/4jttkbw3Message us or leave a comment on Instagram @scienceofhappinesspod. E-mail us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/bdsn3n9e

Go behind the scenes with an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer! In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Betty Buckley to uncover the chaotic, ambitious, and heartwarming true story behind the iconic PBS Kids series, Wishbone. We dive deep into the new feature-length documentary, "What's The Story, Wishbone?" alongside director Joey Stewart and the unforgettable voice of Wishbone, Larry Brantley. Discover how a scrappy public television crew took a wild idea—a little Jack Russell Terrier introducing classic literature to millions of kids—and turned it into a global cultural phenomenon that won television's highest achievements. In this episode, you will hear about: Inside the Set: Betty Buckley shares what it was really like producing an Emmy-winning children's classic. Creative Chaos: How the team successfully adapted massive stories like The Odyssey and Sherlock Holmes for TV. The Documentary: The inspiration behind bringing this beloved 90s treasure back for a new generation. Watch the Film Today: Official Trailer: Watch the Official YouTube Trailer . Stream the Movie: Available now to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video and the Apple TV Store . More Info: Find local public television airings and directories at Whats The Story Wishbone Official Site .

「自閉スペクトラムの子どもの見ている世界が、物語の中心に。PBS KIDSのアニメが描く「違いがあるまま一緒にいる」こと」　制作陣や声優など自閉症当事者が中心となり制作されたアニメ番組「カール・ザ・コレクター」。自閉症のアライグマが主人公のこの物語は「違い」を特別なものとして扱いすぎず「ただともに生きていく」姿を映します。The post 自閉スペクトラムの子どもの見ている世界が、物語の中心に。PBS KIDSのアニメが描く「違いがあるまま一緒にいる」こと first appeared on IDEAS FOR GOOD.

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 9, 2021) Monkey pun! Will and Lucas swing into your feed to discuss the history, and the PBS Kids adaptation, of the world's most famous monkey who's not actually a monkey! George's history leads the guys through Nazi Germany and into a complex legacy, while the TV show offers a star-studded cast, funny narration, an appealing visual style, and surprising comparisons to Arthur. Also, how is The Man in the Yellow Hat so independently wealthy?

As Halle Stanford drove through Topanga Canyon in Southern California, with Dolly Parton blasting from the car speakers, she was struck by a moment of inspiration. “I had this vision of a little hedgehog on the side of the road in her little pink hiking boots, with her guitar in her bag, out to find the wows of the world,” says Stanford, an independent television producer. A few days later, she came across research from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center showing that awe — the emotion we experience when we encounter vast mysteries that we don't understand — inspires us to care for the planet and one another. “And I was like, ‘Bingo, that's it.'”That connection became the basis for Wowsabout, a new Jim Henson Company puppet preschool special on PBS designed to bring awe to young audiences. Created by Stanford and puppeteer Dorien Davies, the 30-minute special maps the journeys of Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog, and Ronald, a fastidious city pig, as they explore Sequoia National Park. Together, they experience moments of awe, like when standing beneath towering Sequoias and watching migrating California tortoiseshell butterflies. And they meet others along the way, including Pekan, a puppet representing the endangered southern Sierra Nevada fisher who guides them to see historic pictographs carved into the park's rock formations. Awe isn't a luxury emotion, but an evolutionary necessity, says Dacher Keltner, a Berkeley psychology professor and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center. “It makes kids kinder, it makes kids more creative. … Awe really helps kids stay curious, and be in love with big ideas.”Keltner has studied the science of awe for more than a decade, and in 2023 published the book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He served as a science consultant and co-executive producer for Wowsabout. In this episode of Berkeley Talks, Stanford and Davies join Keltner and others from the Greater Good Science Center — education director Vicki Zakrzewski and parenting program director Maryam Abdullah — in a talk moderated by Sarah Bracken, education outreach and school partnerships manager at the center. The group discusses the logistical hurdles of translating wonder into film and why cultivating everyday curiosity has become an essential antidote to modern social disconnection. The conversation took place on May 13 and was hosted by the Greater Good Science Center. Watch a video of the panel discussion. (The screening of Wowsabout was removed from the recording for copyright reasons.) Audiences can watch the full Wowsabout special for free on PBS Kids.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts/berkeley-talks).Music by by HoliznaCC0.Photo courtesy of The Jim Henson Company. It's a screenshot from Wowsabout that shows Ronald, the pig puppet, sitting on a mossy log in a forest campsite, smiling happily while holding a park booklet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Missy Acosta, Senior Vice President, Brand Experience with Delta Dental of Tennessee, who highlights Tennessee's largest dental benefits carrier and their differentiation as a not-for-profit 501(c)4 with a mission of "Ensuring Healthy Smiles" and a focus on philanthropy and community investment. Missy talks about Delta Dental of Tennessee's charitable arm, The Smile180 Foundation, which was founded in 2014 with three philanthropic pillars: to increase access to dental care for underserved communities, support children's hospitals, and fund oral health education across Tennessee and beyond. Missy shares a number of examples how their support of charitable dental clinics, including Church Health and Christ Community Health Services in Memphis and Neighborhood Health and Interfaith Dental in Nashville are increasing access to dental care for underserved communities. She discusses why oral health is a top priority for children's hospitals, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and explains why their support of oral health education covers everything from kids television programming to promote healthy habits to supporting colleges of dentistry in Tennessee to help equip the next generation of dentists and oral hygienists to be successful and to help address dental deserts across the state. Missy talks about how these efforts tie in with the Healthy Smiles Initiative, along with some of their other philanthropic efforts, including providing mouth guards to youth playing sports through various organizations and affiliations. Missy then highlights their fifth annual Kids Dental Day, scheduled for Friday, July 10 at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. More than 500 youth from various nonprofits in Middle Tennessee will be attending the fun, festival-like event where they will receive free dental screenings, cleanings, new socks and shoes through a partnership with Soles4Souls, new books through Book 'Em, snacks, and more. Over 100 volunteers will be coming out to support the kids and a number of organizations will be providing interactive games and experiences, like PBS Kids, American Red Cross, Adventure Science Center, American Heart Association, Schenk Photography, and the Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures Program. The dental organizations participating include Neighborhood Health, Meharry School of Dentistry, South College, LINKS INC., and Hope Smiles. Partners for the event include Nashville Sounds, cityCURRENT, Signature Transportation, United Way, Kroger, OneGen, Henry Schein, and Dunkin. Missy talks about why this annual event is so important in the community and how this can serve as inspiration for other companies to give back and get more involved in making a difference. Missy closes by inviting youth-serving organizations and volunteers who wish to serve to connect with KidsDentalDay.com to learn more and to plan ahead for next year. Visit www.KidsDentalDay.com to learn more about Kids Dental Day and visit https://deltadentaltn.com to learn more about Delta Dental of Tennessee.

Fred Rogers (aka "Mr. Rogers") looked at television and didn't see it as a danger for kids — he saw it as a door. Sara DeWitt has spent her career walking through it. As Senior VP and General Manager of PBS Kids, she has devoted decades to asking what children's media can be when the people making it are optimizing for something other than revenue. In the seventh episode of our Wired to Create series, Sara makes the case that the right story at the right moment can do things nothing else can — and that the most powerful screen in a child's life might be the one a caring adult is watching alongside them. To connect with Kelly and get a list of her weekly takeaways, join Kelly's free Substack. This episode was made possible by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. To learn more, please visit: waltonfamilyfoundation.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First up this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by creators Halle Stanford and Dorien Davies!Halle has helped bring beloved Henson projects to life including Sid the Science Kid, Pajanimals, Dinosaur Train, and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, while Dorien's impressive career includes work with The Muppets and Henson productions such as Puppet Up!, Julie's Greenroom, Word Party, The Happytime Murders, and Earth to Ned. Together, they discuss their brand new PBS Kids special Wowsabout, which follows Roxy (Dorien Davies) and Ronald (John Tartaglia), two very different explorers, on an unforgettable adventure through Sequoia National Park. They share how the special came to life, favorite behind-the-scenes memories, what it was like working alongside John as both puppeteer and director, the message they hope audiences take away from the story, and much more!Watch Wowsabout on PBS Kids and online at PBSKids.org:https://pbskids.org/videos/wowsaboutConnect with Halle and Dorien:https://www.7crowstories.com/https://www.instagram.com/halle_stanford_/https://www.doriendavies.com/https://www.instagram.com/doriendaviesofficial/Taping date: May 7, 2026Edited by: Chris Bixby (Co-Host)https://www.facebook.com/cbixby2000Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to the audio version wherever you find your podcasts!https://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

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On this week's episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by executive producer and creator Angela Santomero!Angela is best known for her extensive career in children's entertainment, by co-creating the beloved Nick Jr. series Blue's Clues, its spin-off Blue's Room, and the reboot Blue's Clues & You!, as well as PBS Kids favorites Super Why! and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, among other beloved series, including the digitally animated hit Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous Things. In this conversation, Angela shares the inspiration behind Princess Penelope, how the series builds on her decades of experience in children's media, and the central messages she hopes young viewers take away. She also talks about the upcoming early-reader series based on the show, the playful origins of the "preposterous things" in Penelope's purse, and her approach to creating content that sparks curiosity, creativity, and joy in children.Connect with Angela and check out Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous Things:https://princesspenelope.com/https://www.angelasclues.com/https://www.instagram.com/AngelasClues/https://www.tiktok.com/@angelascluesTaping date: April 29, 2026Edited by: Chris Bixby (Co-Host)https://www.facebook.com/cbixby2000Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to the audio version wherever you find your podcasts!https://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

If you have twins, you already know that conflict is basically a full-time job in your house. The real goal, though, isn’t to referee every argument. It’s to eventually work yourself out of that job entirely. Teaching your twins to negotiate and compromise with each other on their own is one of the best long-term investments you can make as a twin dad. It takes patience and consistency upfront, but the payoff is huge. 💡 Quick Takeaways: Twins have a unique built-in opportunity to develop conflict resolution skills earlier than singletons Your job is to coach the process, not solve the problem for them Simple scripts and sentence starters give young twins the words they need to negotiate Consistency in stepping back (and letting them work it out) is the hardest and most important part The negotiation skills they build now will serve them for life Why Twins Are Actually Wired for This Here’s something that might surprise you. Twins are actually at a developmental advantage when it comes to learning negotiation and compromise. They have a built-in sparring partner from day one, which means more practice than any singleton gets. Research published in the Early Childhood Education Journal found that children with siblings, especially close-in-age siblings, develop social negotiation skills earlier because they face peer-level conflict daily and have to navigate it repeatedly. Twins take that to another level entirely. Of course, more opportunity for practice also means more arguments. (You’ve probably noticed.) But when you frame those conflicts as training sessions rather than emergencies, everything starts to shift. The Biggest Mistake Twin Dads Make The biggest mistake most of us make is jumping in too fast. Your twins start arguing over the TV remote, who gets the preferred seat in the car, or which movie to watch, and your instinct is to step in and solve it immediately. I get it. It’s loud, it’s exhausting, and you’ve got approximately 47 other things going on. But when you always solve it for them, they never learn to solve it themselves. The goal is to become a coach, not a referee. There’s a big difference. A referee makes the call. A coach teaches the players how to make the call themselves. According to research from the American Psychological Association, children who are consistently allowed to work through sibling conflicts with parental guidance (rather than parental intervention) develop stronger problem-solving skills and better emotional regulation over time. That’s exactly what we’re going for. Start With the Language: Give Them the Words Young kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers, often escalate conflicts because they literally don’t have the words to express what they want or negotiate a solution. Your job in the early years is to give them that vocabulary. Some simple sentence starters to teach your twins: “I want a turn when you’re done.” “Can we take turns?” “What if we do yours first, then mine?” “I don’t like it when you do that. Please stop.” “Can we find something we both want to do?” For example, your twins might both grab the same stuffed animal at the same time and immediately start pulling. Instead of stepping in to settle it, kneel down and quietly coach: “Can you ask your sister for a turn?” Then step back and let the words do the work. It won’t go perfectly at first. But over time, they’ll start reaching for those phrases on their own. The key is repetition. The more you model and prompt those phrases, the more natural they become. Eventually you’ll overhear your twins using them without any prompting at all, and that’s a genuinely great moment. The You Work It Out Rule Once your twins are old enough to have a basic conversation (usually around ages 4 to 5), you can start introducing what I call the “You Work It Out” rule. Here’s how it works. When a conflict breaks out, instead of stepping in, you calmly say: “I know you two can figure this out. Come get me when you have a solution.” Then you actually leave the room. (Or at least pretend to.) The first few times you try this, expect some chaos. Your twins might escalate, follow you, or insist they absolutely cannot solve it without you. Hold your ground. You can acknowledge the frustration without taking over: “I hear you, that sounds really hard. I know you can work it out together.” Your twins might surprise you. For example, two kids who’ve been fighting over a single iPad might suddenly work out a 10-minute-each timer system completely on their own, simply because you stopped being available to arbitrate. Kids rise to what you expect of them. Teach the Concept of Fair vs. Same One of the trickiest things for twins to understand is that fair doesn’t always mean equal. This is actually a sophisticated concept, and it’s worth spending real time on it. Your twins might argue that something isn’t fair because one got something the other didn’t. But fair means everyone gets what they need, not that everyone gets the exact same thing. For example, if one twin is afraid of the dark and gets a nightlight but the other doesn’t need one, that’s fair even though it’s not the same. A simple way to explain this to younger twins: “Fair means you both get what you need. It doesn’t always look the same.” Repeat it often. It takes a while to sink in, but once it does, it removes a whole category of arguments from your daily lineup. Research from PBS Kids for Parents supports this approach, noting that children as young as 5 can begin to grasp equity-based fairness when parents explain the concept in concrete, age-appropriate terms. Use Real Situations as Teaching Moments The best negotiation lessons happen in the middle of real life, not during a calm family meeting. When your twins are in conflict, that’s actually your best teaching window, even if it doesn’t feel like it. Here’s a simple 3-step coaching approach you can use in the moment: Name what’s happening. “It looks like you both want the same thing and you’re both feeling frustrated.” Ask, don’t tell. “What are some ways you could both get what you want?” Let them generate the ideas. Step back. Once they have a possible solution, let them try it without your help. Resist the urge to fine-tune their agreement. Your twins might come up with solutions you’d never think of. For example, two kids arguing over who picks the dinner playlist might spontaneously agree to each pick five songs and alternate nights after that, completely unprompted. Let them own it. Their solution doesn’t have to be the one you would have chosen. What to Do When Things Get Physical Let’s be real. Sometimes negotiation breaks down and things get physical. A shove, a grab, maybe a full-on Wrestlemania-style grapple over a Lego set. This is where the rules change. Physical conflict always requires immediate parent involvement. The “you work it out” rule applies to verbal disagreements and standoffs, not to biting, hitting, pushing, or hurting. Step in calmly but clearly, separate the kids, and let everyone cool down before any problem-solving happens. Once things are calm, that’s when the coaching conversation can happen: “What could you have done differently before it got to that point?” This circles back to the verbal tools and negotiation skills you’ve been building, and helps your twins connect the dots between communication and avoiding physical escalation. Build in Structured Practice You don’t have to wait for a conflict to practice negotiation. You can build low-stakes practice into everyday life. Some easy ways to do this: Let them plan something together. Have your twins jointly decide on a Saturday afternoon activity, a movie to watch, or what toppings go on the pizza. The stakes are low, but the negotiation muscles get a real workout. Give them shared responsibilities. Assigning one chore that requires both of them to cooperate (like cleaning up the playroom together) forces them to coordinate, divide tasks, and compromise without you directing every step. Play board games. Games that involve trading, turn-taking, or team strategy are great low-pressure practice for negotiation skills. Classics like Settlers of Catan (for older kids) or even simple trading card games work really well. The more practice they get in low-stakes situations, the better equipped they’ll be when the real conflicts come up. Adjust Your Approach as They Get Older The way you coach negotiation needs to evolve as your twins grow. What works for a 4-year-old won’t cut it for a 10-year-old, and what works for a 10-year-old will feel patronizing to a teenager. Ages 2-4: Focus almost entirely on language and vocabulary. Model the words, prompt them gently, and keep it simple. At this age, your twins mostly need you to narrate the situation and hand them the tools. Ages 5-8: Introduce the “you work it out” rule. Coach the process rather than solving the problem. Start teaching the difference between fair and same. Let them practice in low-stakes situations regularly. Ages 9-12: Step back further. Expect them to use the tools independently and only check in after the fact. Start having conversations about why certain solutions work better than others. Introduce the idea of compromise as a two-way street where both people give something up. Teenagers: At this point, your twins should largely be handling their own conflicts. Your role shifts to being available if they want to talk it through, not as a mediator but as a sounding board. Respect their process and their solutions even when they’re different from what you’d choose. 💡 Quick Tips for Teaching Twin Negotiation: Intervene less than feels comfortable. You’re probably stepping in too soon. Praise the process, not just the outcome. “I love how you two worked that out together.” Be consistent. The rule has to apply even when you’re tired and just want the noise to stop. Model it yourself. Let your twins see you negotiate with your spouse or with them in a respectful way. Celebrate wins out loud. When they resolve something independently, make a point of noticing it. The Long Game Is Worth It Here’s the thing about raising twins: you’re not just raising two kids. You’re raising two people who will navigate their relationship with each other for the rest of their lives. The negotiation skills they build now don’t just make your house more peaceful today. They lay the foundation for how your twins will handle conflict in friendships, school, work, and eventually their own families. That’s a pretty big return on investment for letting them argue it out over the TV remote. When you think about it that way, every conflict is an opportunity. And twins get double the opportunities. (See, there’s always an upside.) The post Twin Conflict Resolution: How to Raise Kids Who Work It Out Themselves appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

DEFENDANT: PBS Kids! EVIDENCE: A to Z Wineworks Chardonnay SCENE OF THE CRIME: A TV near you!  -- Hey friend — grab a glass and settle in! In this cozy episode of True Crimes Against Wine, Judge Topher and Judge Rachel pair a bright, stainless-steel A to Z Oregon Chardonnay with a nostalgic deep-dive into PBS Kids. Expect lots of nostalgic tangents (Lisa Frank stickers, slap bracelets, and wishbone adventures), a warm appreciation for Sesame Street, Arthur, Reading Rainbow and more, plus a fun celebrity pop-quiz about famous folks who popped up on kids' programming. We chat about the wine's fresh pineapple, pear, and apple notes, why it's a perfect picnic pick, and how A to Z Wineworks' women-led, sustainability-focused mission makes sipping feel extra great. Then we get delightfully nostalgic — from Mr. Rogers and Carmen Sandiego to Ghostwriter, Dragon Tales and the many ways PBS taught curiosity, empathy and real-world smarts. It's casual, silly, and heartfelt: think spirited wine tasting meets childhood memory lane. So open a bottle, slap on a bracelet, and come hang out with us for a chat about why PBS Kids still matters, why this Chardonnay punches above its $15 price tag, and why some shows (and stickers) are forever.

Why is it so hard to get some kids to read—and is it even our job to make them love it? We tackle the reality of raising reluctant readers in a world dominated by screens. From decoding disorders to disinterest, we break down the different reasons kids struggle with reading—and why understanding the “why” matters more than forcing the habit. We share practical, judgment-free strategies to help kids engage with books and how parental expectations, school pressures, and comparison culture can complicate our relationship with reading. In this episode, we discuss: Why kids become reluctant readers (and the different types) Supporting kids with learning differences like dyslexia Why forcing “worthy” books can backfire Letting go of the pressure to raise kids who love reading Sign up for our newsletter here! Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Common Sense Media: Books for Reluctant Readers Amy Mascott for PBS Kids for Parents: What to Do When Your Child Hates Reading Susan Dominus for NYT: Motherhood, Screened Off Linda Flanagan for KQED: How Audiobooks Can Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading Mary Ann Scheuer's Great Kid Books blog Campbell University: Alumni Experts: 6 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers Scholastic Parents: The Five Finger Rule for Reading Will Help Your Child Find a 'Just-Right' Book Dawn Adkins for Providence Classical School blog: 10 Ways to Help Kids Choose Books Over Screens Jamie Martin for Understood.org: Do audiobooks get in the way of learning to read? What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell podcast, mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parenting reluctant readers, kids reading habits, how to get kids to read, children and screen time, reading motivation for kids, reluctant reader strategies, audiobooks for kids, graphic novels for children, parenting tips reading, literacy development children, encouraging kids to read, reading vs screens, family reading routines, struggling readers support, dyslexia and reading, independent reading skills, raising readers, reading comprehension kids, parenting challenges reading, kids and books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by creators and executive producers Genie Deez and Thy Than!This week's conversation covers the brand new PBS Kids series Genie and Thy created, Phoebe & Jay, which follows two children who live with their father and grandmother at Tobsy Towers in the fictional city of Nadaville, California. Genie and Thy share favorite episodes, diversity and representation in today's media, the collaborative process between the writers and producers, and so much more!Watch Phoebe & Jay on PBS Kids and on PBSKids.org!https://pbskids.org/phoebeandjayhttps://pbskids.org/videos/phoebeandjay(And check your local PBS station for dates and times.)Taping date: February 13, 2026Edited by: Mileshttps://www.youtube.com/@Miles02109Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to the audio version wherever you find your podcasts!https://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

Divinity Roxx is a 2x Grammy nominated spectacular bass player. Divi has two sides to her professionally. On the one hand she's been the bassist and musical director for Beyoncé. And she tours with Victor Wooten, one of my favorite bass players of all time. Her music combines funk, hip hop and rock. On the other hand she's into children's books and music. Her compositions have been adapted into children's books by Scholastic Magazine and featured on television and in the theater. She wrote a new work for the Peter Rabbit franchise and she co-wrote, produced and performed the theme song for the Emmy-nominated PBS Kids' show, Lyla In The Loop. My featured song is “Too The Zoo”. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DIVINITY:www.divinityroxx.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE “MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM: “WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)” CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —---------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

Tish Rabe (@tishrabebooks) is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 children's books with more than 11 million copies sold. She has written for Sesame Street, Disney, PBS Kids, Curious George, Clifford, and many more. She now heads her own children's book publishing company, Tish Rabe Books.This episode is brought to you by:Circle complete community platform for your community, events, and courses — all under your own brand: Circle.so/Tim AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/TimHelix Sleep premium mattresses: HelixSleep.com/Tim*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PBS KIDS is one of the only places in kids' media that still feels like it's made by people who actually like children. It's the show your kid watches and then… somehow… can still turn the iPad off without acting like you just stole their life force (because their programming is slow paced, based on research enhancing your child's brain rather than rotting it). It's the content that teaches real skills (letters, math, emotional regulation, empathy) without turning your child into a tiny zombie who can't look away. And right now? That lifeline is being cut.This week, Kristin sits down with Sara DeWitt (Senior VP + General Manager of PBS KIDS) for a conversation every parent needs to hear, about what PBS does differently, why it matters for kids' brains, and what's at stake after federal funding was cut, including the termination of the Ready To Learn grant that helped fund PBS KIDS' education and research work.In this episode, Sara shares:Why some kids' content is designed to be impossible to turn off, and how PBS builds the oppositeWhy “developmentally appropriate” shows are rarer and rarer these days in the media outside of PBS kidsThe real impact of funding cuts (reduced staff, paused research, fewer new shows in the pipeline)The magic of Daniel Tiger (yes, we talk about the iconic “beach in the house” moment)And the story behind Carl the Collector, PBS KIDS' first series with an autistic lead character, and why this kind of representation changes kids foreverIf you've ever felt like PBS KIDS helped you survive early parenthood… if your kid has learned more from Daniel Tiger than from any parenting book on your nightstand… if you've been looking at the screen time landscape like “WE ARE NOT OK”… this one's for you.How to help (fast + doable):Watch PBS KIDS + download the apps (usage matters).Donate to your local PBS station (go to PBS.org, enter your ZIP code).Tell your story — why PBS matters to your family. Those stories protect this workThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Little Spoon - Get 30% off your first order at littlespoon.com/BLF30 with code BLF30.Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comPique - Head to piquelife.com/BLF for 20% off.Skims - Shop our favorite bras and underwear at skims.com. #skimspartner Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 2, we get into talks about kid shows, movies, and games. The ones we grew up on, the ones our kids are obsessed with now, and the weird emotional whiplash that happens when those two worlds collide. Somewhere between Bluey episodes, theme song earworms, and background noise we didn't consent to, something else sneaks in: nostalgia, grief, joy, exhaustion, and a whole lot of “wait… why does this hit?”This episode is funny. It's nostalgic. It's honest in that “I didn't know I needed to say this out loud” kind of way.It's also one of those conversations that starts light… and then quietly reminds you that being a mom doesn't erase who you were; It just layers more meaning on top of it.So whether you're listening while folding laundry, sitting in the car for five minutes of silence, or reliving your childhood through your kid's favorite show; we're right there with you.

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 29, 2021) He's just a kid who's 4, it's Caillou! Will and Lucas uncover the history of the bald kid that everyone hates and determine whether or not his stint on PBS Kids was as bad as everyone says it is. The guys sift through their own complicated feelings on Caillou while exploring the surprisingly deep history of the character's development, its connections to Arthur, Teletoon, and Spawn(?), and the potentially dubious source of the Caillou backlash.

Parenting is not complicated, but it is intentional. And if we don't intentionally form our children, the world will.   In this powerful episode of Meet at the Well, Justin and Lauren have an honest conversation about parenting—what's working, what's failing, and why so many modern approaches are leaving children anxious, entitled, and spiritually unanchored.   They talk openly about why gentle parenting feels deeply unbiblical, how culture has centered children's feelings instead of building emotional resiliency, and what it actually means to train up a child in the way they should go.   Inside this episode, they discuss:

The sisters are ecstatic to welcome Nnenna and Pierce Freelon to the show.Nnenna is a GRAMMY nominated  jazz singer, storyteller and grief sojourner. Her latest album is Beneath the Skin. Her new book is Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss.Nneena's son Pierce is a GRAMMY nominated artist, picture book author and podcaster. His GRAMMY nominated children's music albums AnceStars (2023) and Black to the Future (2021) have been featured on Today Show, NPR and Billboard. He has written songs for the PBS Kids animated series' Alma's Way and Work it Out Wombats!The Freelons regal the Browns with tales of the late great architect/husband/father, Phil Freelon, being Maya Angelou's friend, manufacturing space ice cream, living in an Octavian future, having to leave Nancy Drew behind and go off-planet, settling in North Carolina, making puppet art about grief, digging where your tears fall and scatting your way through the universe.---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow---HTS ESSENTIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT Our Show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PEEP us on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/endoftheworldpc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Genie Deez and Thy Than are the creators of the new PBS Kids series Phoebe & Jay, about twins who move-in to a new building with their dad and grandma. They learn so much, including from meaningful friendships with people of all ages. This animated family program premieres Monday February 2nd.

In this week's episode, like Icarus, both our storytellers fly a little too close to the sun—and learn the hard way that confidence doesn't always equal competence.Part 1: As a kid, JR Denson is determined to master the art of homemade french fries—but then his kitchen experiment goes up in flames. Part 2: Faced with a looming Science Olympiad deadline, Adam Ruben is sure his last-minute “clock” made from a bag of water will do the trick.JR Denson --a Washington, DC native-- is a full-time college educator and a part time emergency medical technician (EMT). He has become increasingly involved in the DMV's storytelling scene ever since accidentally falling into right before the pandemic. JR has performed for both local and national storytelling organizations such as The Perfect Liar's Club, the Stone Soup Storytelling Festival, and NPR's The Moth. Adam Ruben is a writer, comedian, and molecular biologist in Washington, DC. He writes the monthly humor column “Experimental Error” in the AAAS journal Science Careers and is the author of two books: Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School, and Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball. He has appeared on the Science Channel, the Food Network, the History Channel, the Travel Channel, the Weather Channel, Discovery, Netflix, and NPR and is a writer for the preschool cartoon “Elinor Wonders Why” on PBS Kids. Adam has performed on stage in 34 states and six countries, including two solo shows. He has told stories onstage with Story Collider, Story District, and Story League, and is a five-time Moth Story Slam Champion and a Lead Producer for the DC/Baltimore chapter of Mortified. He has three kids, two cats, and a day job as a molecular biologist for the US federal government that feels less secure every day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter is competing in the Pinkville Talent Show! Pinkalicious helps him practice his big bounce so he's ready to perform in the show. Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Work It Out Wombats!, Molly of Denali, and more!Connect with Pinkalicious & Peterrific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious

Betty and Bob Beigerton are visiting Pinkville! They join Pinkalicious and Peter and celebrate all the beautiful colors they see at the park. Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Work It Out Wombats!, Molly of Denali, and more!Connect with Pinkalicious & Peterrific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious

Pinkalicious and Jasmine find out how pinkatastic it is to be super silly by making silly sounds, silly drawings, and doing silly dances around Pinkville! Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Work It Out Wombats!, Molly of Denali, and more!Connect with Pinkalicious & Peterrific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious

Pinkalicious and Peter have their very own Holiday Day and celebrate all the things they love—big things, little things, and everything in between. Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Work It Out Wombats!, Molly of Denali, and more!Connect with Pinkalicious & Peterrific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 21, 2020) Will and Lucas wish on a dragon scale, and find themselves neck-deep in Dragon Tales! The guys explore the long road that the show took to becoming a reality, and just how lucrative it was for PBS Kids (plus, the wild merchandise!). Along the way, they discover the show's connections to ReBoot and the Gundam franchise, its theme song and Will's take on it, reminisce on an EXTREMELY regional popcorn franchise, and why Dragon Tales may secretly be anime...  Some of the research for this episode came from this episode of DefunctTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNF6XhSF0a8 

Pinkalicious and Peter are dog-sitting and having trouble teaching Rusty new tricks. It turns out that doing tricks in his own unique Rusty way is what makes him happy! Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Work It Out Wombats!, Molly of Denali, and more!Connect with Pinkalicious & Peterrific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious

In the first of a multi-part series on protecting free speech in media, public television writers Rupeshi Shah Bhat, June Thiele, Peter Miller and Jill Cozza-Turner discuss the state of public broadcasting in the face of ongoing threats like the loss of federal funding, and why it's so critical to fight back to protect both public broadcasting specifically and free speech overall. Rupeshi Shah Bhat is a preschool TV writer who has written for PBS KIDS programs like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and is a member of the WGAE Animation Caucus. Peter Miller is a Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker who has been working in the public television documentary industry for over 30 years, including for programs like American Experience. June Thiele is a writer and actor known for their Emmy-nominated writing on the PBS KIDS program Molly of Denali. Jill Cozza-Turner is a children's television writer who has spent over 20 years working in children's media. She is currently the head writer of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and has also written for Donkey Hodie. --- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: wgaeast.org/onwriting Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.

In todays show we talk about the importance of awe and wonder. Research reveals that the benefits of being awe-seekers is that you are more generous, curious, and more humble. Is the feeling of awe within our control or does it just happen unexpectedly? How do moms help their teenagers experience more awe? Listen as we discuss. Today's guest is Deborah Farmer Kris. Deborah is an education journalist, parent educator Her bylines include PBS KIDS, NPR's Mindshift, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe Magazine, and Oprah Daily. Deborah's work is grounded in the two decades she spent as a K-12 teacher and administrator. She has a B.A. from Boston University in English, a B.S. from Boston University in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education from Rutgers University, 2009 for Counseling Psychology. . Her writing has been featured several times in The Washington Post; she is the co-author of the book Building Character in Schools: A Resource Guide; and she is the author of the picture book series All the Time, which has been featured on Oprah Daily, Slate's Mom and Dad are Fighting and more.  Learn more about Deborah at ⁠https://www.parenthood365.com/⁠ Follow on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parenthood365/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is back with brand new, pinkatastic episodes! Starting December 4th, sing and dance along with Pinkalicious, Peter, and their friends as they go on musical adventures around Pinkville. Based on the bestselling picture book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Podcast is made by GBH Kids, the producers behind some of your all-time favorite PBS KIDS series: Arthur, Work It Out Wombats!, Molly of Denali, and more!Connect with Pinkalicious & Peterrific on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.www.pbskids.org/pinkalicious

From finding joy in small, everyday moments to leveraging technology as a tool for inspiration, this episode offers practical advice for overwhelmed parents and emphasizes how awe can be a protective emotional anchor in today's chaotic world.Whether it's watching clouds, taking in art, or sharing a heartfelt show like Carl the Collector, you'll walk away with actionable tips and renewed inspiration to reconnect with your child through the lens of wonder.About Our Guest: Deborah Farmer ChrisDeborah Farmer Chris is a parenting journalist, education columnist, and child development expert with a deep passion for helping families rediscover joy and connection. She is a columnist for PBS KIDS for Parents and the founder of Parenthood365, where she offers practical resources to help parents navigate the beautiful (and messy) moments of everyday life. Deborah is also an educational consultant and frequent speaker on how to cultivate awe, resilience, and curiosity in children.Resources:Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive (Free Spirit Parenting) Paperback – May 27, 2025 https://amzn.to/4ozm1EHAs Heard on PGKCheck out other books we've talked about on the podcast. https://amzn.to/46IsRjD Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Subscribe to the Parenting Great Kids Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/46G4NiwIf you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward in your parenting journey, Dr. Meg Meeker can help. With decades of experience as a pediatrician and parenting coach, Dr. Meg offers 1-on-1 coaching to help you build confidence, strengthen your family, and parent with purpose.Start your coaching journey today: Click to learn more about coaching with Dr. Meg: https://bit.ly/3J6816dSponsors:Hungryroot – 40% off + free gift with code DRMEGFam Gabs – 10% off conversation cards with code DRMEGPODK12-powered Schools – Tuition-free, accredited online learning for K–12Thrive Causemetics – Clean beauty with purpose. 10% off your first orderListen to Aidee, "Nothing Rhymes With Orange": https://platoon.lnk.to/nothing-rhymes-with-orangeRula makes quality mental healthcare accessible and affordable—matching you with licensed therapists who accept your insurance, often with appointments as soon as tomorrow. Get started at Rula.com/drmegSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 25, 2020) Will & Lucas are buzzing about this PBS Kids show that was produced in, and heavily features, their hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! The guys get in all of their many Atlantic Canada references throughout the show while discussing the aquatic equivalent of Thomas The Tank Engine as well as its real-life counterpart, plus Lucas drops hot exclusive information about the show and his connection to it and Will remembers his own encounter with the show's Harbormaster...

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 11, 2020) Hello, neighbor! Will and Lucas get down to tackling a true titan of children's television, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. They cover a brief history of the man himself, his amazing outfits and his innate charisma and showmanship before settling into an episode and ruminating on the big question: Does Mister Rogers' Neighborhood hang with today's crop of kid's entertainment?

MUSICHAIM fans seem to think that a SERIAL FARTER is following them around the country. It all started when someone posted a TikTok from Saturday's gig in Dallas, with two women holding their noses. The caption said, quote, "Whoever was [pooping] their pants at the HAIM concert please see yourself out." Several people in the comments confirmed that they were in the same area and THEY smelled it too. https://www.tiktok.com/@1800katkat/video/7554399867381042446?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121749182%2C121433650%2C121404359%2C121497414%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121811500%2C121860360%2C121487028%2C121679410%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121885509%3Bnull%3Bembed_fullscreen&refer=embed&referer_url=consequence.net%2F2025%2F09%2Fhaim-farter-fart-every-show%2F&referer_video_id=7554399867381042446 · Previously unseen video footage from a 1990 Nirvana concert in Tijuana, Mexico, is up for auction. https://www.nme.com/news/music/unseen-nirvana-gig-footage-from-1990-up-for-auction-3894667 Black Sabbath fans are upset about changes to the songwriting credits for the classic song “War Pigs.” https://www.alternativenation.net/sharon-osbourne-accused-of-rewriting-black-sabbath-history/#google_vignette Guns n' Roses frontman Axl Rose is the latest musician to get into the world of graphic novels. Axl Rose: Appetite for Destruction is from a story by Rose and Nathan Yocum, with art from Frank Mazzoli. https://sumerian.ink/products/axl-rose-appetite-for-destruction · In Music Book News: these books are out today:Lionel Richie memoir Truly publishes.Geddy Lee coffee-table book 72 Stories From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee publishes.Bill Janovitz book The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told publishes.Rage Against the Machine's Live On Tour 1993, which was previously a vinyl-only release for Record Store Day back in April, has been released to streaming services. During a recent interview, John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Motley Crue) named three guitarists that "changed music." https://loudwire.com/john-5-3-guitarists-changed-music/ TV "Reading Rainbow" is back, yo! But sadly, LeVar Burton is not. They're going with a new, younger host by the name of Mychel Threets. . . although he's going by his TikTok handle, Mychal the Librarian. He's the resident librarian for PBS Kids . . . and yes, the show will air on PBS. https://www.readingrainbow.org/ YouTube superstar Mr. Beast is speaking out after criticism over his latest stunt. https://people.com/mrbeast-responds-to-backlash-after-trapping-man-in-burning-building-11820516 MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after more than 19 years of marriage. https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/29/nicole-kidman-keith-urban-separated/?adid=social-tw Josh Hartnett was hospitalized after a police cruiser collided with his car in Canada. He was heading back from a day of filming at the time. There's no word yet who was at fault. https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/29/josh-hartnett-hospitalized-car-crash-canada-police/ Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting another child! https://pagesix.com/2025/09/29/celebrity-news/kieran-culkin-and-wife-jazz-charton-expecting-3rd-child-after-2025-oscars-plea-for-more-kids/ The Simpsons are heading back to movie theaters. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/simpsons-movie-sequel-summer-2027-release-date-1236534270/ Harvey Weinstein sentencing in NYC on sexual assault conviction. AND FINALLYTomorrow is October 1st, and if you haven't watched a spooky movie, now's the time to start. If you need any ideas, "People" magazine teamed up with an astrologer to pair Halloween movies with each Zodiac sign. Here are the highlights:AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 31, 2020) If you love to read, chances are that you saw this titan of children's television as a child and Will & Lucas are here to determine if Reading Rainbow holds up! The guys discuss the revered past and the uncertain future of the show before getting into their own reading habits, Star Trek: The Next Generation, the immortal theme song, and even manage to uncover another Arthur secret! 

In this Make a Difference series episode of the She Believed She Could Podcast, Allison Walsh welcomes Paris Richardson, Miss Florida 2025 and the visionary founder of C.R.O.W.N. of Health. What began as a high school project has grown into a prevention-focused initiative addressing social determinants of health through Community, Research, Outreach, Wellness, and Nutrition (C.R.O.W.N.).Paris shares how growing up in Title I schools fueled her passion to close health gaps, how she scaled her impact through partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, Blue Zones, PBS Kids, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and why food access and health education are key to long-term equity. From authoring The Not-So-Perfect Garden Project to establishing the C.R.O.W.N. of Health Ambassador Program, her work blends evidence-based research with grassroots advocacy to create healthier communities across Florida—and soon, nationwide.This conversation is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the power of showing up fully for your community.✨ This series is proudly sponsored by AdventHealth for Women and Be a Mindleader. Memorable Moments“Health equity isn't just an ideal—it's actionable, one community at a time.”On starting GetRaw: “It failed the first time, but we came back stronger—and that's how C.R.O.W.N. of Health was born.”“Exposure is everything—put yourself in rooms where you feel like you don't belong. That's where you grow.”On confidence: “Confidence is showing up even when you don't feel ready—smile on your face, 110% effort.”“I showed up as Miss Florida before I was crowned Miss Florida. That made all the difference.”

[REBROADCAST FROM June 23, 2025] Bill Sherman wears many hats, including as the music director of "Sesame Street," orchestrating and arranging Broadway productions like "& Juliet," and "In The Heights," and also co-executive producer behind one of the latest projects from PBS Kids, "Donkey Hodie," a puppet music video series for preschoolers. Sherman discuss his career in music, and previews the second season of "Donkey Hodie," streaming this summer on PBS Kids and YouTube.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Deborah Farmer Kris, who is a child development expert and the author of Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive, the I See You board book series, and the All The Time picture book series. Her bylines include CNN, PBS Kids, NPR's Mind Shift, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe magazine, and Oprah Daily. She's currently an expert advisor for the PBS kids show Carl the Collector and spent 20 plus years as a K to 12 educator. Mostly she loves sharing nuggets of practical wisdom that can make the parenting journey a little easier. I loved hanging out with Deborah and it's such a rich conversation because awe is something that I don't think we talk enough about. The power of awe for us is huge for our mental health, and we can do so many things in the every day to find awe, and to raise tiny humans who are awe seekers. All right, folks. Let's dive in. Connect with Deborah: Instagram: @parenthood365 Website: https://www.parenthood365.com/ Order the book: Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive Podcast: Raising Awe-Seekers Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Pre-order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump spent Wednesday refuting reports he plans to imminently fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The president has been complaining about him for months, accusing Powell of unnecessarily keeping interest rates high. But Trump's frustrations seemed to reach a new peak this week amid reports he had a letter drafted to oust the man he appointed to the job back in 2017, then asked a group of House Republicans whether he should do it. Firing Powell would undermine the Federal Reserve's independence. It's also potentially illegal. Bloomberg Senior Editor and friend of the pod Stacey Vanek Smith stops by to talk about interest rates, inflation risks, and Trump's very focused campaign of loathing against Powell.And in headlines: Vice President J.D. Vance hit the road to put some proverbial lipstick on Trump's pig of a new tax and spending law, the Trump administration deported five migrants to the small African nation of Eswatini, and the senior vice president of PBS Kids says the network will have to scale back new programing if Congress lets Trump claw back funding.Show Notes:Check out Stacey's work – x.com/svaneksmith?lang=enCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday