The Parent Show

Culture Series / 2 Seasons

This original web series explores hot parenting topics and shares simple tips to make parenting easier. Hosted by Angela Santomero, the creator of Blues Clues and Super Why, The Parent Show features wise and wacky interviews with experts and others including chefs, puppeteers, PBS personalities and even a rock star!

Watch Latest: S2 E5

1m 53s

Neil deGrasse Tyson's tough question for the creator of...

1m 42s

Ever watch a kid's show and wonder why the show producers made certain choices? Neil deGrasse Tyson challenges Angela Santomero, creator of Blue's Clues, on the logic of verbal spice shakers.

How do you raise a scientist? Get out of the way!

3m 15s / TV-G

If you want your kid to love science (and grow up just like Neil?!), let them be kids, he says. Playing in puddles, taking things apart, and asking endless questions today can cultivate the best scientific minds of tomorrow.

Serious play with actor, singer, dancer and executive...

2m 32s

John, who's been acting since he was a 16 year-old puppeteer for Sesame Street, thinks parents could gain insight into their kids' emotional well-being just by putting a puppet in their hands. Hear why the creator of Johnny and the Sprites says playing imaginary games with your child is critical to their development and yours.

Preview

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PBS Parents has teamed up with Angela Santomero, executive producer of SUPER WHY!, to launch a new web show for parents. Every week we'll explore hot parenting topics and share great tips and tricks to make parenting easier and more fun. www.pbsparents.org/theparentshow

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