Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Articles
From first experiences to managing friendships and feelings, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood helps kids learn about the world through stories and music. In these articles, parents, grandparents, and caregivers can find tips and strategies for helping your little tiger explore their world and learn valuable life lessons.
6 Tigertastic Ways to Make Memories Together
“It doesn’t matter what we do — I just like to be with you!” Things don’t always go as planned. Inspired by “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” these fun and simple family activities will turn any day at home into a chance to make memories.
There Are Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
Finding small moments throughout the day to do something together is one way to say, “I love you.” Here are six grr-ific ways to say “ugga mugga,” inspired by “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
Your Favorite Songs From “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”
We asked and you answered! Parents share their favorite strategy songs.
Friendship and Social Skills
How Daniel Tiger Helps Teach Social Skills to Preschoolers
Research shows kids who watch Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood have higher levels of empathy, were better at recognizing emotions, and were more confident in social situations.
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.
Talking to Kids About Personal Space With Help From Daniel Tiger
Everyone has the right to personal space and to feel comfortable asking others to respect it. The newest “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” stories can help families explore ideas for practicing boundaries.
Helping Kids Learn to Take Turns and Practice Waiting
Learning how to share and take turns can be a challenge. Here are ways you can help your child practice waiting for their turn.
Helping Children Understand How We Are Alike and Different
Here are a few ideas for starting conversations with your child about the likes, dislikes, similarities, and differences of others — with help from an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
7 Ways to Share Your Neighborhood With a Friend
When your child’s friends and family members live far away, staying in touch can be a challenge. Instead of simply texting or calling, try some of these creative ideas to help your child share things about their neighborhood with others.
Helping Children With Sharing
Sharing is hard for most children. That doesn’t mean they are selfish. It just means that it takes a long while to be able to share.
Encouraging Children to Share and Take Turns
Learning to share can be a challenge for young children. Here are a few tips for helping children become comfortable taking turns and sharing.
Feelings and Emotions
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” Songs to Manage Feelings
The next time a meltdown arises, try one of these short and simple "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" songs to help your preschooler manage and ease those big feelings.
How “Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Feelings” App Helps Kids Learn
Children play in many ways. Research shows that kids who played with the “Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Feelings” app exhibited higher levels of controlling and recognizing emotions.
How Parents Can Get Comfortable Expressing Feelings
The catchy songs from "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" can help children and grown-ups learn to express their feelings. Here's how.
Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Manage Anxiety
It is natural for all children to experience anxiety at times. The good news? Parents and grownups can use simple strategies to support kids when anxious thoughts arise.
Encouraging Your Child to Keep Trying
We don't always succeed in everything we try. Here are a few ways to talk to your child about being persistent, with a little help from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
5 Steps to Teaching Kids to Say “I’m Sorry”
We all mess up sometimes. But apologies are hard — even for adults. Here are a few ideas, and some ways to engage as a family with songs from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” that your child already knows and loves!
What to Say When Your Child Feels Disappointed
Here are a few tips for helping your child work through disappointment, based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Smushed Cake Conflict
Angela C. Santomero, the award-winning creator of Blue’s Clues, Super Why!, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, shares a story about the very first episode of Daniel Tiger.
Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News
In times of crisis, children want to know, "Who will take care of me?" Here are some tips to help reassure children during scary times.
When We Do Something New, Let's Talk About What We'll Do
Prepare for Your Child's First Visit to the Dentist With Daniel Tiger
Just as with any new experience, it’s helpful to prepare children for what to expect when they visit the dentist.
Practicing Water Safety at Every Age
Splashing in the water can be a lot of fun! Whether you’re heading to the lake, the pool, the beach, or even the bathtub, we’ve rounded up tips for teaching kids about water safety.
Helping Children Do Something New: Going to the Doctor
To make visits to the doctor more manageable for kids and parents, Fred Rogers helped children know what to expect and encouraged them to play about a visit to the doctor.
Helping Kids to Learn to Use the Potty
There’s a lot of hard work involved in learning to use the toilet. Here are Daniel Tiger's tips to help learn!
Tips for Traveling With Preschoolers
In the new “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” special, “Daniel Visits a New Neighborhood,” Daniel and his mom go on a trip far away — somewhere Daniel has never been before. Here are ideas for how to travel with your young child.
More Parenting Tips and Strategies
What Would Mom Tiger Do?: Parenting Tips from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
How many of us sing Daniel Tiger songs in clutch parenting moments? Parents share their parenting wins, thanks to Daniel Tiger's songs.
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.
Download These "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" Episodes and Games for Your Road Trip
Taking a family road trip? Download these Daniel Tiger travel games and episodes for kids.
11 Tips to Prepare Your Kids For When You’re Traveling Without Them
If you will be traveling away from home without your kids, here are some helpful tips to remind them that grownups come back.
Creating a Supportive Classroom for Your Child With Autism
Does your child have an autism diagnosis? Partner with their teacher to create a successful — not stressful — learning environment.
Helping Your Kids Understand Food Allergies
It’s important to talk about allergies with your children, whether there is an allergy in your family or not. Here’s how to teach your children about allergies and how to be a caring friend to someone who has them.
How to Prepare Children for Unexpected Events and Emergencies
Children always benefit when they are prepared for what is about to or may happen.
How Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Songs Help My Parenting During COVID-19
There’s no guidebook for how to parent in a pandemic. Here are five helpful phrases and songs for our "new normal" from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
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