How Sesame Street teaches kids about emotional well-being, with Rosemarie Truglio, PhD

Published: May 8, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

Sesame Street has entertained and educated generations of children. Developmental psychologist Rosemarie Truglio, PhD, Sesame Workshop\u2019s senior vice president of curriculum and content, talks about why the show has a new focus on young children\u2019s 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.\nFor transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices