I was excited to be included as a mom blogger in the discussion that took place today at KCET. What became a round table discussion about our relationships to the media that our children see was presided over by three veteran producers of educational television. It was real treat to be able to see into the inner thoughts of how Super Why, Sesame Street, Sid the Science Kid, and Curious George came to be. Joyce Campbell, Lesli Rotenberg, and Angela Santomero really revitalized my interest in programming for children, and I have now walked away as a mom who doesn’t think that all TV is bad. I’m fascinated by the inspiration that led these women, all mothers themselves to create what I think is the best programming for children. I will have much more to report about this, as you can see I have been given a lot of material to pass by the Critter and see what he responds to. I also am happy to know that they want our ideas on how to keep kids watching educational television as they grow past preschool age. I’m all for kids watching programming that teaches them to love to read a real book!

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