Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Speaking at NAEYC 1011 Nov 4th
Join me Nov 2-5th at the world’s largest gathering of early childhood educators at the 2011 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL. Sharpen your Playskool saw and come explore, connect, network and become energized. If you’re not able to attend be sure to...Child Development 101: Nurturing Imagination
In an interview for The Fred Rogers Oral History Project, Sara Lindey, Ph.D. asked me “Are children today happy to play in a cardboard box or have times changed?” I believe that YES, kids today are happy to play in a cardboard box and should. Imagination and play is...Why is the new Mister Rogers’ spinoff animated?
I came across this Parenting in Progress post: My Neighborhood Is Not Animated yesterday & the following is my response: I do love everyone’s passion. I am also a passionate fan of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood and I am involved in creating the...Super Why, Blue’s Clues-the Avocados of Kids TV
Regardless of any SpongeBob controversy, I’ve always believed that TV is an uber powerful medium. If created with intent to teach, we can use it to further develop reading skills, thinking skills, & positive socio emotional behavior. But creating with...Mister Rogers Spinoff Announced- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
A few of the stories and posts, immediately after the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood news was finally released to the press: Feel free to forward Kleenex…as I’m in tears with all the positive...Radical Kindness
It is always possible. Through practicing radical kindness–toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large–we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.
