Highlights: November 2009

Join the UNC-TV Educational Community on Facebook This new, interactive fan page includes exclusive information about UNC-TV and PBS educational workshops, materials, webinars, online resources, and peer-to-peer discussion, all accessible from home and school! If you're an educator, childcare provider, parent, guardian, mentor, community organizer, or just have a kid in your life, this group is for you. Join us on Facebook today!

Resources for Flu Response Efforts The American Lung Association has created an Online Flu Clinic Locater as part of its High-risk Influenza Immunization Program. In addition, Sesame Workshop joined with three federal agencies to teach flu prevention tips to American children using four video PSAs featuring Gordon and Elmo. Share these resources with your community.

Managing Expectations for the Holidays Many kids are already reciting holiday gift lists, but their demands don't always have parents' budgets in mind. So, what do you do? First, be honest about your finances. For more ideas, see seven tips to make the holidays wallet-friendly.

The Real Reason Social Media Matters for Our Kids & the Future PBS Parents's Supersisters Blog recently discovered the pure power of the web: the ability to connect human beings all over the globe for the purpose of conversation, collaboration and yes, friendship--for the very first time.

Getting a Shot: Helping Kids Do It! Sid is hearing a lot of talk about how to stay healthy, which leads him to ask lots of questions about what can make a person sick and what he can do to keep from getting sick. Click the link for Sid's resources to inspire kids to stay healthy.

What is UNC-TV's Parents?
Welcome to UNC-TV Parents, dedicated to helping parents raise a child who is ready to learn. A UNC-TV Parent is a mom or a dad, a grandma or grandpa, a friend or a caregiver -- any adult who helps a child learn and grow. Continues...