Cyrisse Jaffee
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Managing Back-to-School Feelings With "Arthur"
For the characters in the “Arthur” special, “Arthur’s First Day,” the start of school brings excitement, but also anxiety and challenges. Here are ways to help your child identify and cope with their emotions during a new school year.
Get Smart With the Arts!
The arts can improve children’s school skills and “smarts”. Activities like singing, playing instruments, dancing, and drawing can help children be better at math, science, and literacy.
Getting Along: How "Arthur" Can Help Your Child Manage Friendships
Watching ARTHUR with your child offers many opportunities to talk about friendship. Here are some great tips for helping your child cope with the ups and downs of friendships.
How Media Can Build Empathy in Young Children
Explore Arthur’s interactive comic “So Funny I Forgot to Laugh” and find recommended books that help kids understand and develop empathy.
Raising a Lifelong Reader: Tips for Reading with Your Child
You can help your child grow into a lifelong reader. Here are some tips to get started.
