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Podcast: Speaking of Psychology
Episode: How Sesame Street teaches kids about emotional well-being, with Rosemarie Truglio, PhD
Description: Sesame Street has entertained and educated generations of children. Developmental psychologist Rosemarie Truglio, PhD, Sesame Workshop’s senior vice president of curriculum and content, talks about why the show has a new focus on young children’s emotional well-being; how Sesame Street translates complicated concepts into stories that young kids can connect with; the research that underpins all of the content on Sesame Street; and why the Sesame Street characters still resonate with so many adults.For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad c...