Podcasts about Sesame Workshop

For decades, the conversation around youth and technology has been dominated by powerful voices—media, researchers, and word-of-mouth warnings—painting a picture of digital tools as the looming threat to young people's well-being. But what if that narrative isn't the whole story? What if, instead, we favored the spectrum of possibilities in the digital present and future, instead of a good or evil binary. It would take a a vibrant counter-movement, led by passionate advocates and young people themselves, determined to reclaim the digital world for good. And good news, there is one.This episode was recorded live at Sesame Workshop, bringing together a true who's who of leaders and do-ers in the world of “Digital Wellness for Young People.” At the heart of our conversation is Young Futures—a startup initiative funding projects through the crucial lens of digital wellness. Young Futures is empowering the next generation to create, innovate, and advocate for a healthier digital landscape, supporting ideas that prioritize well-being over profit.Joining us are visionaries from the Scratch Foundation, the organization behind the world's largest free creative coding platform for kids, empowering millions to express themselves and solve problems through technology. We're also honored to welcome leaders from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, a research and innovation lab that advances learning in a digital age, inspired by the pioneering spirit of Sesame Street.Links:https://www.youngfutures.org/https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/initiative/ritec/https://www.scratchfoundation.org/https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/initiative/well-being-by-design-fellowship/https://www.gamesforchange.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RBA has cut the cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85%, but warns that Trump’s tantrums could still shake the Aussie economy Monash IVF has warned of an ugly update to its profit guidance after an embryo mix up caused share prices to fall 34% Netflix has signed a deal with Sesame Workshop to make Netflix the new streaming home of Sesame Street. _ Learn more about iShares by BlackRock here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523. Refer to FSG available on our website. Before making any investment decisions, you should assess whether the product or service is appropriate for you and read the PDS and TMD available at blackrock.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics:   TechCrunch sold again - TechCrunch has been sold again – Yahoo has sold the tech news site to private equity firm Regent for an undisclosed amount.   23andMe Files For Bankruptcy, what does that mean for the security of your genetic data? - 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy – The genetic testing company has struggled financially due to its one-time purchase model and declining sales. It is now seeking a buyer, and co-founder Anne Wojcicki has stepped down as CEO but hopes to repurchase the company.   Banning Lab Grown Meats - Mississippi bans lab-grown meat – The state unanimously passed a bill prohibiting the cultivation and sale of cell-derived meat, with penalties including fines and jail time. Similar bans have been enacted in Florida and Alabama, with other states considering restrictions.   Bill Gates on AI and jobs - In a recent interview, Bill Gates discussed the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce, including AI's role in medicine and education, potential job disruptions, etc.    Your AI lover will change you - The normalization of AI lovers is imminent, with AI-powered chatbots and virtual companions becoming more interactive, personalized, and emotionally engaging. This could fundamentally reshape human relationships.   YouTube Shorts - YouTube Shorts is a short-form video experience for creators. Frank started to upload some videos this past week to test it out with a couple of videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@FrankGruber/shorts    Sunnier Days For Sesame Street? - Sesame Workshop is facing financial struggles – The nonprofit behind Sesame Street is losing its lucrative HBO contract, worth $30–$35 million per year, and dealing with lost government grants, creating a projected $40 million deficit.   We also upload our episodes to YouTube in video format so you can see us now. Check it out on Established YouTube, where you can subscribe to get updates when we drop a new episode at: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube    As always, thank you for listening, and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us

In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, hosts George and Nick delve into the financial turmoil facing Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the beloved children's program, Sesame Street. The organization is grappling with the expiration of its HBO contract, which previously served as a significant revenue stream. This development coincides with broader challenges, including potential funding cuts to PBS and NPR and the impact of reduced U.S. foreign assistance on Sesame Workshop's humanitarian programs.

In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, hosts George and Nick delve into the financial turmoil facing Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the beloved children's program, Sesame Street. The organization is grappling with the expiration of its HBO contract, which previously served as a significant revenue stream. This development coincides with broader challenges, including potential funding cuts to PBS and NPR and the impact of reduced U.S. foreign assistance on Sesame Workshop's humanitarian programs.

Asia-Pacific markets are trending lower this morning, following Wall Street's slump. Hosted by Michelle Martin who speaks with Ryan Huang, both dive into Trump’s new auto tariffs and their impact on Tesla, GM, Ford, and Nissan. They examine US-China tensions and how they’re weighing on Nvidia, Intel, and AMD. Plus, why Pop Mart, Mixue, GameStop, Alibaba, BYD, Grab, DBS, Digital Core Reit, and SGX are making headlines. And in the Last Word - what’s next for Big Bird as Sesame Workshop faces layoffs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa joined Clarence Ford on air for more about the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan dives into the latest on James Bond, confirming the iconic character will remain a British male despite Amazon's MGM Studios purchase of the rights. They also discuss the tragic passing of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy, following a bizarre sequence of events. The team moves on to Sesame Workshop's financial struggles, including major layoffs and unionization efforts, and the wild story of scientists at Colossal Labs edging closer to resurrecting the wooly mammoth. The episode wraps up with a shocking auction of a Cheeto shaped like Charizard that sold for nearly $90K.

In the 2nd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show, the crew dives into everything from the ongoing debate over daylight saving time to Trump's critique of the media and the Supreme Court's controversial ruling on foreign aid. Marc and Kim reflect on Kentucky's big win and the St. Louis City soccer team's rise, while also tackling political hot topics like women's rights protests and the Boston Children's Hospital's stance on transgender issues. Hans von Spakovsky joins to break down the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump, followed by a conversation on government power shifts. Later, the team discusses crime in St. Louis and the closure of "The Last Hotel," Nicole Murray's birthday celebration, and big business news like Novo Nordisk's stock drop and Taiwan's Foxconn unveiling a new AI model. They finish with a passionate debate on whether daylight saving time should be permanent. Ethan wraps up with the latest on James Bond, Gene Hackman's tragic passing, Sesame Workshop's financial struggles, and a wild $90K Cheeto auction. #MarcCoxMorningShow #DaylightSavingTime #Trump #SupremeCourt #JamesBond #GeneHackman #WoollyMammoth #CheetoAuction #StLouisNews #SportsTalk #WomenRights

Today's episode includes: George Lowe, the voice of Space Ghost (1957 – 2025) Sesame Workshop allegedly fired many Sesame Street employees after forming a union Walt Disney Animation Studios officially unionized with The Animation Guild Jon Favreau to write and produce an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series for Disney+ Lost Media Busters found the trailer of the cancelled live-action Powerpuff Girls CW reboot

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast! We start with a long list of country artists who will be celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry. Next, Tony Hawk returns to video games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Later, Sesame Workshop announces layoffs after staff starts to organize. We wrap it all up with a recap of Sunday's Oscars. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.

As online content evolves, you might assume teenagers are flourishing on the Internet while older Americans shake their head in confusion, but the reality might surprise you. On this episode, we talk with Amanda Lenhart of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop about adolescents and how they think about our lives online.

Join us as we welcome John Didato, the brilliant Senior Creative Director at Sesame Workshop, who offers a vibrant glimpse into the world of educational television and the transformative power of Sesame Street. Broadcasting from the heart of Little Italy, we celebrate Italian American heritage and the community's indelible mark on the world of media. Through John's engaging experiences, we reflect on Sesame Street's pioneering role in tackling real-life issues and shaping young minds globally for over five decades.Embark on a storytelling journey as we explore the craft of filmmaking and the unique process of capturing Italian American narratives through documentary films. Inspired by classic cinema, we share personal anecdotes and insights into the evolution of Italian American representation in media. Experience the cultural bonds of stoop culture and the behind the scenes tales of Sesame Street, shedding light on the show's commitment to diversity and inclusion. From the innovative puppeteering techniques of Jim Henson to the introduction of diverse Muppets, we celebrate the show's legacy of nurturing children's growth. We also share the joy of shaping new generations of filmmakers and storytellers, emphasizing the power of community engagement and the importance of Italian American contributions to this beloved institution.HIS SOCIALS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.didato/TO LEARN ABOUT HIS DOCUMENTARY WATCH BELOWhttps://youtu.be/PGE1TNhsrvA?si=WT1XvsTcL3bsU3AA

Steve Adubato is joined by Maria Spina, Manager of PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D., Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, to discuss Little Neighbors, an initiative aimed at fostering children's understanding of community values. Then, Steve Adubato speaks with Harry Lee, President & CEO of New … Continue reading "Maria Spina and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D.; Harry Lee; Jess Rauchberg"

Your extraordinary marriage starts here: www.thedadedge.com/25questions Dr. Anna Housley Juster is a licensed child and adolescent mental health clinician, education consultant, and award-winning author of "How to Train Your Amygdala" with over 25 years of experience supporting children and families. Her diverse career spans from directing content at Sesame Workshop to co-founding Pop-Up Adventure Play, while her current private practice combines expertise in mental health, developmental psychology, and education to support trauma-informed practices and self-regulation skills. Today, Anna Housley Juster brings her decades of expertise in early childhood education and mental health to share powerful insights about child development. Drawing from her journey from Head Start teacher to mental health clinician, Anna combines her deep understanding of children's learning with practical strategies for emotional well-being. The conversation explores the science behind play as a crucial tool for emotional regulation and family connection, offering parents four practical strategies for managing stress responses. Through her experience creating content across Sesame Street's platforms and her current work as an education consultant, Anna demonstrates how intentional play can strengthen parent-child relationships while fostering resilience and emotional development. www.thedadedge.com/512 www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.annahousleyjuster.com www.linkedin.com/in/anna-housley-juster  

Jan 26, 2025 Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more GET TICKETS TO PODJAM II In Vegas March 27-30 Confirmed Guests! Professor Eric Segall, Dr Aaron Carroll, Maura Quint, Tim Wise, JL Cauvin, Ophira Eisenberg, Christian Finnegan and More! Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Join us Monday and Thursday at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

Wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned homes, businesses, and schools. Many people have had to evacuate and there's smoke and ash in the air. We know lots of Brains On listeners live in Los Angeles — and even if you don't, there's a good chance you know someone who lives there or have heard people talking about the fires. So, for today's episode, we decided to talk about the fires in California. First, you'll hear from Sanden Totten, who lives in Los Angeles and had to evacuate with his family. Therapist Caroline Hickman will talk about how to process what's happening, then we'll learn about how smoke travels. Finally, you'll hear parts of an episode we made a few years ago about how wildfires start and how people work to contain them. Featured Guests: Caroline Hickman is a psychotherapist and lecturer at the University of Bath in the U.K., who specializes in eco-anxiety and climate psychology. Find out more about her work here. Margo Robbins, co-founder and executive director of the Cultural Fire Management Council and a member of the Yurok Tribe in northern California. Learn more about her work here.Additional Resources for Parents:A printable coloring and activity book and guide for supporting young children after a fire from Sesame Workshop.Resources for parents processing the Los Angeles wildfires with their kids from Dr. Becky. NPR created this printable cartoon ”A kid's guide to climate change” which focuses on how to manage climate change anxiety, and turn it into action. It also tells the story of a teen who was forced to evacuate his home during a wildfire.The Big Burn episode from LAist gives advice on how to help kids (and adults!) move through fear and anxiety about wildfires. How to talk to children about wildfires, evacuations and losing a home from LAist.All About Feelings episodes from Brains On can help kids understand their emotions.The LA Public Library has put together this list of books that can help kids process traumatic events.Ways to Help:The California Fire Foundation: The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community organizations to support residents impacted by the blazes.LAFD Wildfire Emergency Funding Alert: The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation provides equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities.  They are seeking donations to provide additional gear for firefighters. Support Immigrant Workers Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires: The National Day Laborer Organizing Network is fundraising for immigrant workers who have been impacted by the wildfires. Verified Fundraisers on GoFundMe: Across California, wildfires have burned thousands of acres, destroying homes and businesses and forcing thousands to evacuate. You can support those affected by donating to the verified fundraisers on this page. GoFundMe's Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified.Pasadena Humane Society has taken in 300+ animals due to evacuations. They need monetary donations to help provide emergency resources to animals affected by the wildfires.Baby2Baby- Baby2Baby is currently responding to the devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles by providing critical items including diapers, food, formula and hygiene products for children and families who have lost everything. They are working with 470 partner organizations in LA County spanning schools, shelters and hospitals to fulfill requests coming in for essential items. 

"I know that sounds like a clever tag line, but it's baked into everything we do," Sherrie Westin, CEO of Sesame Street owner Sesame Workshop, told Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer.

Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and calm cozy feeling of watching it from your window. It’s also about oranges and lemons, bells on collars, a well stocked pantry and fridge, and the joy of getting into your pajamas at three in the afternoon. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Sesame Workshop. Mission Driven. Child Focused. Helping Children Grow Smarter, Stronger,and Kinder. https://sesameworkshop.org Order your own NMH weighted pillow now! shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/ Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now, as well as ad-free andearly episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premiumchannel on Apple podcast or follow the link below nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Listen to our new show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much on your favoritepodcast app. nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at nothingmuchhappens.com/first-this Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favorite's with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:• Eversio Wellness: Chill Now• Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle• Alice Mushrooms Nightcap• Nutrachamps Tart Cherry Gummies• A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book• NuStrips Sleep Strips• Woolzies Lavender Roll-OnPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sesame Street is groundbreaking show was brought to life by a team of educators, researchers, and creative geniuses at the Sesame Workshop. Designed with a cutting-edge curriculum, Sesame Street aimed to achieve measurable educational outcomes, especially for disadvantaged Black communities.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Join us Monday and Thursday at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

Michael Preston, executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the ways the center is looking to draw together researchers and young people to co-design new and beneficial media experiences.

Welcome to today's episode, “On the Corner of Homelessness & Talking to Kids ”.  Hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes welcome a very special guest, Kama Einhorn, Senior Director of Content Design for Sesame Workshop's Research, Education, Data & Impact group to talk about how and when to talk to children about homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don't claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Kama Einhorn from Sesame Workshop Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠. Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Links to additional reading: Homepage - Sesame Workshop Why Sesame Street connected food insecurity to family homelessness – Chasing the Dream | PBS Asking for Help - Sesame Workshop H Is for Hope - Sesame Workshop Sampled Audio in Episode: Dot to Dot Sesame Street Video Ribbons of Hope Sesame Street Video A huge thank you to the team at Sesame Workshop for making this episode possible!

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, about her recent book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023). In addition to being a professor, Alper is also an educational researcher who has worked over the past 20 years to make inclusive and accessible learning products with media organizations such as Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon, and PBS KIDS. Vinsel and Alper talk about disability studies, the nature of Alper's empirical work, the arc of Alper's career, including her future projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LA PETITE MORT: MARYAM MASTER IS GOING TO DIEMaryam Master is a playwright, screenwriter and author who loves creating stories for young people. She wrote the acclaimed stage adaptations of David Walliams' best-selling books Mr Stink, The Midnight Gang, Billionaire Boy and Ratburger – as well as Oliver Jeffers' The Incredible Book Eating Boy, all of which premiered at the Sydney Opera House and toured across Australia. She began her career in TV, writing for shows like Home and Away, Blinky Bill and the Jim Henson Company's Bambaloo. In 2011 she was selected by Sesame Workshop as the writer for Elmo's tour of Australia.Maryam's also a refugee who fled Iran as a child during the revolution and so much of her work reflects not just the lived trauma of growing up in conflict, but also what it was like to be an outsider in a brand new and unfamiliar country.Maryam's first novel, Exit Through the Gift Shop, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers and the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children 2022. Her second novel, No Words, was winner of the Children's Peace Literature Award and the Readings Children's Prize 2023, and was a CBCA Notable Book for Younger Readers. Her third novel Laughter is the Best Ending will be published in August 2024. Maryam Master (IG @MaryamMasterAuthor)Facebook (facebook.com/MaryamMasterAuthor)Marieke Hardy Is Going To Die is a podcast made by Marieke Hardy (IG @marieke_hardy).You can follow at IG @GoingToDiePodMusic by Lord Fascinator (IG @lordfascinator)Produced by Darren Scarce (IG @Dazz26)Video edits by Andy Nedelkovski (IG @AndyNeds)Artwork by Lauren Egan (IG @heylaurenegan)Photography by Eamon Leggett (IG @anxietyoptions)With thanks to Amelia Chappelow (IG @ameliachappelow)Camilla McKewen (IG @CamillaLucyLucy)and Rhys Graham (IG @RhysJGraham)Drop an email to mariekehardyisgoingtodie@gmail.comWhilst acknowledging the privilege that comes with having the space to discuss death and mortality, we want to also recognise that discussing these topics can raise some  wounds. Should you wish to seek extra support, please consider the following resources:https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/online-grief-support-groupshttps://www.grief.org.au/ga/ga/Support/Support_Groups.aspxhttps://www.headspace.com/meditation/griefhttps://www.mindful.org/a-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-working-with-grief/https://griefline.org.au/get-help/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It is a privilege to welcome Emmy award-winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Kristi's films have premiered at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals, have been released in theaters worldwide, and screened on platforms including ABC, CBS, Discovery, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, MAX, Netflix, and PBS.   Her 2016 HBO film Solitary, an unflinching exploration of life inside one of America's most notorious supermax prisons, was nominated for two Emmy Awards, winning the Outstanding Investigative Documentary award. It also received nominations for Independent Spirit's Truer Than Fiction Award and Cinema Honors Outstanding Achievement in Broadcast Nonfiction Film.  In 2021, Kristi directed Homefront, part of the HBO/Max and Sesame Workshop series Through Our Eyes, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and the film was a Columbia-DuPont Finalist. That same year, she also directed an episode, “The Protectors,” on the Netflix original series Dogs. Media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, The Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, and The Wall Street Journal have featured her work.  Kristi Jacobson's latest project is Louder: The Soundtrack of Change. The documentary takes audiences on a journey across generations, eras, and genres, anchored by a female chorus of musical icons whose songs, voices, and activism inspired the past and current fight for equality for all.  While Kristi directed the film, actress and singer Selena Gomez and New York Times best-selling author and activist Stacey Abrams were among the producers. The film features interviews with Selena, Stacey, H.E.R., Mickey Guyton, Rhiannon Giddens, and music legends Chaka Khan, Linda Ronstadt, and Melissa Etheridge.  On this special edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Kristi Jacobson spoke about her most memorable moments working with Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams, assembling the all-star cast, and the lessons that she hopes that the audience takes away from Louder: The Soundtrack of Change.  Louder: The Soundtrack of Change will debut on October 17 on MAX.Let's connect on social media! Visit my channels on:A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/B) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharD) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjacobelyacE) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day - and to mark the event, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab podcast has assembled a crew of fellow hosts from the top wellness shows, a group we're calling The Titans of Happiness. Dr Joy Harden Bradford is a clinical psychologist and host of the podcast Therapy for Black Girls.Gretchen Rubin is the OG of wellbeing experts. She's written many best-selling happiness books - most recently Life in Five Senses and hosts Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Dan Harris was a TV news anchor who - after having a panic attack live on air - promoted mindfulness meditation practices on his hit show 10% Happier. And since she wanted this to be an extra special episode, Dr Laurie invited one extra, extra special guest, Sesame Street's Elmo. Elmo's only three and half, so Samantha Maltin (Chief Branding and Marketing Officer at Sesame Workshop) came along with him. Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes. IAAPA announced the IAAPA Expo Middle East in Abu Dhabi in 2026; this is perhaps one of the most significant signals that the industry is exploding in the Middle East. Back at home, Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme can't seem to get its haunted houses open nationwide, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg faces curfews that impact guest experiences. Finally, SeaWorld lost an 11.4 million dollar licensing judgment against Sesame Workshop.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/green-tagged-theme-park-in-30--4568806/support.

Welcome back to "Do Beautiful Things," a podcast by Keep America Beautiful dedicated to inspiring action for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world. In this episode, we are joined by Lauren Riley, Chief Sustainability Officer at United Airlines, to discuss their innovative approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the significance of sustainable aviation fuels, and how they're engaging consumers through unique and effective communication strategies—like partnering with Sesame Workshop's Oscar the Grouch. We also explore the vital role consumers play in advocating for sustainable practices and policies.Tune in to learn how corporate leaders and everyday people are making significant strides in sustainability and how you can be a part of the movement. Plus, get the inside scoop on Keep America Beautiful's upcoming Power of Beauty celebration and how you can get involved in the Greatest American Cleanup.Thank you for joining us on this journey to do beautiful things together!Show Notes:00:00 Lauren Riley discusses United Airlines' sustainability award.05:33 Sesame Workshop made complex climate change digestible.08:15 Consumer role in sustainable travel and behavior change.09:40 United passengers can invest in sustainable aviation fuels.13:37 Proud of generational change towards sustainability leadership.16:38 See you in the next episode.

On Episode 247 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview producer, director and writer Benjamin Lehmann! Benjamin has worked for Sesame Street since 2000, which has won him dozens of Emmy awards. He produced many of their recurring segments, such as Elmo's World, Elmo the Musical, Abby's Flying Fairy School, Super Grover 2.0 and various home videos, specials and outreach projects. For several years, he was their executive producer and led the production and creative direction for Sesame Workshop. In addition to Benjamin's work on Sesame Street, he developed and executive produced the spin-off The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo. Other series Benjamin executive produced and directed include Helpsters, Tiny Time Travel and The Pigeon Explains!

Social entrepreneurs are a unique breed of people, capable of conjuring up a vision, a new way of doing something, a solution to a problem; but they also have the skill and the determination to overcome all the obstacles to implement their vision. John Marks is a remarkable social entrepreneur who, with his wife Susan Collins Marks, built the largest peace building organization in the world, Search for Common Ground. When they stepped down from leadership in 2014, Search had 600 full time employees and offices in 35 countries. Search was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.His new book, From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship, explains how he built Search for Common Ground, and what made it so successful. His new book delivers practical guidance on building bridges and creating meaningful change. Of particular interest to us at MPV, John is a remarkable innovator, not only in the production of effective media to promote peaceful solutions to conflicts, but also in the breakthrough ways he found to disseminate the media, and ideas and approaches they celebrated. RESOURCES:Virtual book talk with John Marks with Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation, September 23, 2024Clips from Common Ground Productions:·       Radio in Burundi: 1:42 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qghsd3-Wpv8·       Children's TV in Macedonia with Sesame Workshop: 2:04 - https://youtu.be/ifyCYSbHp2A·       Reality Series:  CNN piece on “The President: 2:45 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQFlmUzi6ys·       Adult Drama:  Team trailer:  2:14 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqYVapttDEQ&feature=youtu.be·       PSA:  Ziggy Marley: 0:23 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llinHdw_gdU·       Music Video:  Ring the Bells: 3:38 - https://youtu.be/5Rs94ztNROIMusic in this episode by Joel Cummins, Podington Bear, Xylo-Ziko, and Faszo.  ABOUT THE SHOW The Making Peace Visible podcast is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin, with help from Faith McClure. Steven Youngblood is Director of Education for Making Peace Visible. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.org Support this podcast Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleX (formerly Twitter) @makingpeaceviz We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

Bradley Freeman Jr. knows how to get to Sesame StreetA Fresh Story Podcast, season 9, episode 4In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Freeman Jr., a passionate Muppet performer on Sesame Street, to discuss his inspiring journey from a young puppet enthusiast to achieving his dream role. Bradley shares how his early fascination with puppetry and practical media shaped his career, detailing his experiences in training at the prestigious Sesame Workshop and the profound impact of meeting legendary Muppet performers. From childhood influences to creative development, Bradley's story is one of perseverance, overcoming self-doubt, and the unwavering support of his family.As we delve deeper into Bradley's journey, he reflects on the collaborative and supportive nature of the Muppet community. He candidly discusses the humanity of his idols, revealing that even those we admire have their own insecurities and flaws, making them relatable and inspiring. Bradley also highlights the crucial role that Muppets play during times of crisis, offering a unique blend of silliness and unity that brings comfort and a sense of camaraderie to audiences of all ages.Bradley leaves listeners with valuable advice for those pursuing their passions, emphasizing the importance of discerning feedback, constant self-improvement, and being a lifelong learner. His story is a testament to the power of following one's passion, the impact of emotional hydration, and the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive community. Tune in to hear Bradley's journey and gain insights into the world of puppetry, creativity, and the magic of the Muppets.Learn more about Bradley here: https://sesameworkshop.org/about-us/press-room/bradley-freeman-jr-tamir-wes/Bradley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyfreemanjrMentioned in this episode:Join the Fresh Starts Collective!Whether you're an ambitious entrepreneur, a dedicated student, a heads down writer or simply striving to achieve your professional goals, the Fresh Starts Collective is here for you. We believe that surrounding yourself with a supportive community can be the key to unlocking your full potential. The Fresh Starts Collective offers daily community gathering - whether it's VirtualCo-Working and Body Doubling, Open Office Hours or Accountability Hour - community support and growth, networking opportunities and access to marketing, design and writing professionals to bounce ideas off of, pick the brains of or crowd source some ideas. The Fresh Starts Collective is $35/month.Fresh Starts CollectiveBecome a Fresh Starts Expert!What is the Fresh Starts Expert Membership? The Fresh Starts Expert Membership is a business membership for entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners to support them in business development, marketing efforts, public relations, networking, and community engagement. The membership includes a standalone profile on Fresh Starts Registry's website, weekly virtual coworking, open hours business coaching, and accountability groups, as well as exclusive press and media opportunities, workshops, seminars, a content and video library of resources, a podcast episode, and so much more. Membership is $55/month. Fresh Starts Registry is the first and only support registry platform for people to access the items and experts they need during life transitions. Fresh Starts has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. It was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve...

On Episode 230 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is blogger and Muppet fandom expert Joe Hennes! Joe is best known for being a professional Muppet fan and contributing to the Muppet fandom in many different ways, more notably as the co-owner of the Muppet fansite, ToughPigs, where he has had the pleasure of interviewing a wide variety of talent in the Muppet world and got to host several podcast series! Joe also worked at Sesame Workshop for several years, where he wrote for some of Sesame Street's online content and curated the Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting DVD set. He has also organized and hosted several Muppet-related live events, screenings and Comic Con panels!

Tina Sharkey, the Advisor, Professor, and Co-Founder of Brandless and iVillage, joins the show to share her journey from working at Sesame Street to disrupting the categories that demand our attention today. Hear how she got the job with Sesame Workshop, how to manage your time as an advisor, when you are most productive, how she coined the term social media, and the Sesame Street character who made her most starstruck. Connect with Tina at TinaSharkey.com

A new Florida law will delete most references to climate change from state policy come July. Grist's Jake Bittle tells us more. Cancer 'super tests' screen for more than 50 cancers with a single finger prick. But are they saving lives? Dr. Benjamin Mazer talks about the Galleri test. Then, for Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Workshop released new emotional well-being resources for parents and kids. Elmo and Sesame Workshop's Kama Einhorn join us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sherrie Westin is the dynamic force driving Sesame Workshop's global educational initiatives. This week, Westin shares her inspiring journey to becoming President and Interim CEO of Sesame Workshop with host Charlotte Alter. The pair trace Westin's path from her early days organizing activities for neighborhood friends, through a successful career in media and public service, to a profound pivot into children's television driven by the transformative experience of motherhood. They explore the global impact of "Sesame Street," delving into the meticulous research and cultural adaptations that bring joy and learning to kids across the globe. Westin sheds light on Sesame Workshop's efforts in empowering the next generation to navigate the world of tomorrow, and outlines Sesame Workshop's ongoing efforts to provide essential resources in crises around the world. Tune in for an engaging discussion on how Sesame Workshop continues to uphold and evolve the original vision of "Sesame Street," making a lasting difference in the lives of children worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sesame Street has entertained and educated generations of children. Developmental psychologist Rosemarie Truglio, PhD, Sesame Workshop's senior vice president of curriculum and content, talks about why the show has a new focus on young children's emotional well-being; how Sesame Street translates complicated concepts into stories that young kids can connect with; the research that underpins all of the content on Sesame Street; and why the Sesame Street characters still resonate with so many adults. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

This week we are very lucky to be joined by Mel Buer, Staff Reporter for The Real News Network while Dan is away. We begin by talking about WGA workers at Sesame Street who won a TA after threatening to strike, making a conversation with children about working conditions loom over the non-profit Sesame Workshop. We celebrate 1700 performers at Disney Land filing for a union to join 21,000 other unionized workers at the park. Then we move to the story that is making international headlines where VW workers in Chattanooga won their union vote to join the UAW, making them the first non-union automaker to win a union election in the US since 1941! Google has retaliated against 50 workers for participating in or even being near bi-coastal actions in defense of Palestine. No Tech For Apartheid is demanding that Google shut down Project Nimbus which facilitates the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. We have a deep discussion about automation and how it affects workers while talking about UPS destroying sorting facility jobs with little regard for the workers. Starbucks continues its union busting campaign despite agreeing to bargaining, and finally we discuss how unionized weed workers won a great contract by threatening to strike on 4/20. Check out Mel's work @ https://therealnews.com/author/mel-buer and follower her on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/mel_buer Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show @ http://workstoppagepod.com/

Before we get too far into 2024, let's look back at the five major business themes from the 50-plus CMO Podcasts recorded last year. To apply these lessons to our work this year, we have invited three previous CMO Podcast guests to join us for a fruitful discussion.First, Jim welcomes Julius Robinson, the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for the US and Canada for Marriott International. Second, Samatha Maltin, Chief Marketing Officer for Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, one of the best-loved brands in the world. And the third guest is Jay Livingston, the Chief Marketing Officer at Shake Shack. Tune in for an ambitious episode–to reveal the five themes from CMOs in 2023, and to invite our guests to share their insights and advice on each theme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of our kids spend a LOT of time engaging on screens and with technology, and I don't know about you, but for me it feels like this is an ever-changing, and fast-changing landscape, and one that can be hard to stay on top of. Whether we're talking about assistive technology, videos, games, or social media, these forms of media continue to offer new ways of interacting, developing relationships, and even exploring identity, and this has added to the complexity of raising neurodivergent kiddos. So I invited Dr. Meryl Alper, a researcher on the social and cultural implications of communication technologies with a focus on disability, digital media, and children and families' tech use to join me to talk about how we should be thinking about our kids' relationship with screens and tech. I reached out to Meryl after reading her new book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age, which explores the often-misunderstood technology practices of young autistic people, as well as what it means to be “social” in a hypermediated society. So that's what we get into: the factors that influence a child's relation to media, how digital media is creating spaces for kids to develop their identities online, and what we – parents, schools – should be doing to better educate kids on safely interacting with online communities and new technologies. We also talked about fandoms and how they have become a part of identity and belonging development, and why every parent needs to spend time understanding how their children are using and consuming media. If your child, autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, regularly engages with screens and tech, you'll get a lot out of this episode.   About my guest Dr. Meryl Alper is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, where she researches the social and cultural implications of communication technologies, with a focus on disability, digital media, and children and families' tech use. Dr. Alper is the author of Digital Youth with Disabilities (MIT Press, 2014) and the award-winning Giving Voice: Mobile Communication, Disability, and Inequality (MIT Press, 2017). Her latest book, Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (MIT Press, 2023), explores the often-misunderstood technology practices of young people on the autism spectrum, as well as what it means to be “social” in a hypermediated society.  Dr. Alper also draws on nearly 20 years of professional experience in the children's media industry as a researcher, strategist, and consultant with organizations such as Sesame Workshop, PBS KIDS, Nickelodeon, and Disney. Prior to joining the faculty at Northeastern, Dr.Alper earned a Ph.D. and M.A. from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.She also holds a B.S. in Communication Studies and History from Northwestern University, as well as a certificate in Early Childhood Education from UCLA.   Things you'll learn: Why representation in media is crucial for autistic children to develop a sense of identity and belonging How technology can provide opportunities for connection and community for autistic children Special considerations parents and educators could keep in mind regarding online safety for neurodivergent children The importance of advocating for media literacy education that is catered to neurodivergent children Why understanding the individual needs and experiences of neurodivergent children is essential when making decisions about their technology use   Resources mentioned: Meryl Alper's website Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age by Meryl Alper (via MIT Press website) Download / read the Introduction to Kids Across the Spectrum (PDF) MIT Press open access version of Kids Across the Spectrum (digital only) Meryl Alper on LinkedIn Scratch Wonder by R.J. Palacio   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not always easy being a podcast host. Dr Laurie is stressed, making mistakes and blaming herself. When things go wrong, we're often our own harshest critics. So how can we tame this type of unkind self-talk? Luckily for Dr Laurie, Super Grover comes to the rescue - with tips on how she can talk to herself in kind and compassionate ways that will help her manage her feelings, perform better, and feel happier. (Sesame Workshop is a non-profit organization with a mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The work they do is funded by donations big and small - so if you want to become a part of their important work to improve children's emotional well-being, then visit: sesameworkshop.org/support-us/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't need to be 8 feet tall like Big Bird to have big, big feelings. We all experience emotions of excitement, frustration and sadness that feel overwhelming.  But when Big Bird's fun plans are ruined by rain clouds - Dr Laurie teaches him that there are ways to manage and be prepared for big disappointments and realise that the sun will return soon enough.   (Sesame Workshop is a non-profit organization with a mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The work they do is funded by donations big and small - so if you want to become a part of their important work to improve children's emotional well-being, then visit: sesameworkshop.org/support-us/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's never too early or too late to learn how to be happier. Whether you're aged 3, 23 or 103, we've teamed up with our furry friends from Sesame Street to bring you fun and fact-based tips to improve the wellbeing of you and the people around you.    We begin with Abby Cadabby - a fairy who isn't having such a great day. Her usual spells can't rid her of her "grumpies", so Dr Laurie teaches her the magical effect that being grateful for who and what is around you can have on your mood.    (Sesame Workshop is a non-profit organization with a mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The work they do is funded by donations big and small - so if you want to become a part of their important work to improve children's emotional well-being, then visit: sesameworkshop.org/support-us/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.