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Dr Anderson on AAP Preschool TV Statement
I spoke with renowned University of Massachusetts preschool media expert (and friend), Dr Daniel Anderson, to get his take on the AAP statement and the following is his response: The AAP statement is now more evidence-based and moderate than the original 1999...Tube Time is NOT Snack Time
Many people think that watching television is a bad habit—just think of some of the names people have given the TV over the years: idiot box, boob tube, etc. However, as a creator of educational television shows for kids, I know that television is a powerful teaching...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...The Critique
As a creator of childrens television programs, a reviewer can be your best or worst friend. It seems that kids tv is the last thing reviewers want to talk about. It’s not as sexy or interesting to them as say, reviewing the season premiere of Modern Family....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.
