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The impending reality of Augmented Reality

The Parent Show

Go behind the scenes at PBS headquarters to get an insider's look at the mind-blowing technology that may change how your kids see the world - literally! Continue

TTC Extra: Bullied Bus Monitor

To The Contrary

Viral video of a 68 year old school bus monitor being bullied goes viral on the internet. People respond with well wishes and more than half a million dollars and the bullies apologize. Continue

May 11, 2012

To The Contrary

What impact will President Obama's announcement for gay marriage have on election? A new study finds more women paying child support and alimony.Then, Republican strategist Bay Buchanan on single motherhood. Continue

Kate Lombardi: Mama's Boy Myth

To The Contrary

Author Kate Lombardi shares the problems with the "Mama's Boy Myth." Continue

Pardon My Parenting: Episode 5

The Parent Show

In the final segment of our parenting special on manners, Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post, shares her top tips on table manners. Get the dish on the do's and don'ts of dining! Continue

Pardon My Parenting: Episode 3

The Parent Show

In the third of five segments, Anna Post, the great-great granddaughter of etiquette empress Emily Post shares insight on the modern day rules of respect at restaurants, and gives bite-sized tips on how to facilitate appropriate dining development of children. Get the dish on making family dining a delightful experience! Continue

Pardon My Parenting: Episode 1

The Parent Show

In the first of five installments, Angela speaks with Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette-expert Emily Post, about the true meaning of manners in the digital age. Discover the new age definition of manners and get tips on managing technology politely from the etiquette queen's descendant herself. Continue

The Pedagogy of Play and the Role of Technology in Learning

MediaShift

Educator Aran Levasseur explains the effects of play in the learning process: "Play is vital for normal cognitive, social and emotional development." Continue

The Role of Research on Sesame Street

The Parent Show

Get the scoop on Sesame Street's STEMphasis with the VP of research and education, Dr. Rosemarie Truglio. Rosemarie discusses the influence that parents have on their child's attitude toward math, and even shares a sneak STEM peak of upcoming episodes! Continue

The Story Behind StoryCorps

The Parent Show

Dave Isay, award-winning radio producer, reveals the process behind making stories into memories with StoryCorps. Continue

Giving Kids the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Nightly Business Report

Georgia Junior Achievement President Jack Harris describes how his organization is instilling the entrepreneurial spirit in children. Continue

May 18, 2012

To The Contrary

For the first time in U.S. history, white newborns are outnumbered by babies of color; the U.S. Army recently made history by officially opening jobs in combat battalions to women, but direct ground combat roles are still exclusive to men; To The Contrary travels to China to explore the role the U.S. Foreign Service plays in diplomacy overseas. Continue

TTC Extra: TIME Cover Controversy

To The Contrary

TIME Magazine sparks controversy over its cover featuring a woman breastfeeding her 3-year-old son. Continue

Sharing the Power of Poetry with Your Child

PBS Parents

Learn meaningful ways and discover hidden benefits of exposing children to poetry with these top tips from current U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis. Continue

Pardon My Parenting: Episode 4

The Parent Show

Can little ones learn from technology? Etiquette expert Anna Post thinks so! Discover new ways to teach tots valuable skills via technology, and share a laugh with Angela and Anna about thank-you note protocol. Continue

Pardon My Parenting: Episode 2

The Parent Show

In the second of five installments, Angela reunites with Anna Post, the great-great granddaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post to discuss parenting politeness faux-pas, mobile manners and distracting digital devices. Continue

Action! A Primer for Parents of Performers

The Parent Show

Hey stage mama - save the drama! Take a tip from Marc Tuminelli, director of The Broadway Workshop and Aileen Quinn, the original Orphan Annie on supporting your child's interests without going overboard. Continue

A Lesson in Charity and Giving for Kids

Nightly Business Report

The holiday season is a good opportunity to teach children about the spirit of giving. Kiplinger's Personal Finance's Janet Bodnar has some tips. Continue

Teach Your Kids How to Make a Budget

Nightly Business Report

"Earn It, Learn It" author Alisa Weinstein offers tips for teaching your child about goal setting. This is part of NBR's series Kids and Cash. Continue

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