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Children’s Health

Electroshock Therapy Under Fire


By Adam Reilly
Now in the hands of state lawmakers: an online petition with over 200,000 signatures demanding an end to electric shock treatment at the Judge Rotenberg Center.
Education

An Innovative Approach to Help Troubled Teens


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By WGBH News
Kelsey Carroll faced homelessness, disability and abuse, and was at risk for dropping out. Now she's the subject of a documentary about her turnaround and the educational approach that helped her.
Biology & Chemistry

Connectome: How the Brain's Writing Makes Us Who We Are


MIT's Sebastian Seung is leading research to map the brain's connections, neuron by neuron, synapse by synapse. (Photo by KK+/Flickr)
Child Development

'Milking' Language For All It's Worth


By Ibby Caputo
Teaching babies to communicate in sign language is popular. Is it effective? That depends on whether you ask the medical establishment or the moms.
TECHNOLOGY

Experts Warn Against Digital 'Babysitters'


THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW: CHILDREN IN A TOUCH-SCREEN WORLD
GREATER BOSTON: MANDATORY IPADS IN THE CLASSROOM
By WGBH News
Touch-screen devices and tablets can be educational for children, experts said — but parents have to be in charge.
Kids Media Matters

Boston Is A City Of Readers



By Kids Media Matters
A conversation with ReadBoston executive director Theresa Lynn.
Kids Media Matters

WGBH’s Resident Talking Dog Martha Helps Increase Children’s Vocabulary



By Kids Media Matters
Three independent studies report that the highly rated WGBH and PBS KIDS series Martha Speaks is an effective tool across platforms (broadcast and mobile devices) in increasing young children’s vocabulary.
Kids Media Matters

There Are Good Books, And Then There Are Great Books


A conversation with Great Books Summer Program co-founder Dr. Ilan Stavans.
Kids Classical Channel

Kids Classical Channel


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Classical New England launches a new online channel just for kids – and anyone interested in discovering the world of classical music through a child's eyes and ears.
Kids Media Matters

Putting The Breaks On The “Summer Slide”



 We all look forward to the rest and relaxation of summer. It’s good to take a break, but hot, lazy summer days with nothing to do may not be the best thing for our children. 
Children’s Health

Keeping Dangerous Toys Out Of The Stocking


By Sarah Birnbaum
A consumer watchdog group has put together a list of toys to avoid just in time for holiday shopping. The list includes a plastic tiara sold at K-Mart and a Dora the Explorer backpack from Claire's.
Performing Arts

Perform Your Own Circus Tricks


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Ever wanted to be a circus performer, or just looking for new ways to entertain your friends and family? Learn how to perform these tricks with this collection of DIY tips, brought to you from the cast of Circus. Watch Circus beginning Wednesday, Nov 3 at 9pm on WGBH 2.
Pop Culture

'I Love My Hair': A Father's Tribute To His Daughter


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By NPR Staff
A little Muppet girl has started a sensation. The brown doll with a beautifully kinky mop of hair sings "I Love My Hair." The song was written by Joey Mazzarino, Sesame Street's head writer. He wrote the song to help his adopted daughter celebrate herself and, of course, her hair.
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Oct. 13: Lang Lang


By Laura Carlo
The Chinese pianist is supporting young performers.
Watch Online

Watch PBS Kids Shows Online


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Share you kid's favorite programs, including Curious George, Martha Speaks, and Sesame Street anytime - anytime right here at wgbh.org.

Kids Media Matters

WGBH and Boston Promote Summer reading


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WGBH’s Kids Media Matters and the City of Boston partnered this past summer to promote reading to local children. WGBH President Jon Abbott, VP for Children’s Media and Educational Programming Brigid Sullivan, and special friend Arthur joined Mayor Tom Menino at the Tadpole Playground on Boston on July 15 to announce that WGBH will give 5,000 books to the City of Boston’s ReadBoston Storymobile Program.

Kids Media Matters

Boston Kids & Family TV


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Boston Kids & Family TV offers Boston cable subscribers a line-up rich with educational and kids' programming. The daytime line-up includes Arthur, Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Between the Lions; while the evening offers adult educational programs.

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