Deborah Farmer Kris
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Building Your Child’s Confidence, One Step at a Time
How can we help our kids focus on their strengths and build that same sense of self-confidence? Here are four ideas to get you started.
Help Your Child Be a Kind Friend
We all want to raise kids who are kind and inclusive. That takes practice. Try these strategies to teach your child to be a good friend.
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse With Your Kids
Dr. Amy Mainzer, a NASA astronomer who is better known to kids as Dr. Amy from Ready Jet Go!, talks about helping children understand and safely experience this amazing astronomical event.
Learning to Read with Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures
Unlock the magic of reading! Explore phonics with the new “Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures” show, which helps kids learn letters through action-packed stories and fun songs.
Help Kids Be More Empathetic By Caring for Others
Empathy is a skill that children can develop through caring interactions with plants, animals and younger siblings. Try some of these ideas to help your child develop this important skill.
Planning a Trip? Let Your Child Help
Get your child excited about an upcoming trip by letting them help make the plans! Here are a few ways to get them started.
How “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” Can Help Parents and Grandparents
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” is purposefully and intentionally designed to help all the players in a child’s life. Here are three ways caregivers can use “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” to support kids.
How to Help Kids Feel Loved and Lovable
Children thrive when their caregivers offer them consistent love and support. Our love offers a safe landing place as they stretch, struggle, and grow. Here are four ideas for helping children feel loved and lovable.
Helping Kids Handle Change at School
Here’s the thing about change: it’s inherently stressful. So how do we help them handle changes at school? Here are three steps to do as a family to help with changes or new things at school.
The Simple Power of Singing to Kids
The act of singing is a great way to connect with your children and boost memory and learning. And it's fun! Here are three reasons we should sing to our kids.
Helping Your Child Think Through Decisions
In the PBS KIDS show, “Alma’s Way,” each episode shows children a consistent, concrete strategy for making responsible decisions. Here are four ways you can help your child stop and think through decisions.
How to Handle a Tough First Day of School
Kids bring so many emotions to the first week of school: excitement and fear, wonder and worry. So when something goes wrong, it can feel overwhelming. Here are four ways you can help kids navigate heading back to school.
