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Welcome parents, teachers and caregivers. The information in this area can help you better understand the childhood themes in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and the philosophy behind them. You'll also find discussion ideas and suggestions for follow-up activities for children at home, school, or child care.

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Helping

Needing Help and Giving Help

Helping has two sides -- asking for help from others and giving help to those around us. Children feel nourished when someone they love takes care of them by helping them. But it is just as nourishing for children to know that they... More

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Noisy and Quiet

Listening to Sounds and Appreciating Quiet

We all have a need for times of peace and quiet. Yet there are times when it's all right to be noisy. Learning when to be quiet and when we can be noisy is a part of growing up. Young children may not notice when they are being too... More

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