Helping Your Child Make Friends Again

This article from a fellow parent, in conversation with parenting coach and educator, Dr. Traci Baxley, contains tips for making friends and providing support for little ones as families manage the transition back to school after a largely virtual school year.

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Create a Homework Center

Prepare for a new year of crafts and take-home assignments by creating a dedicated storage area for pencils, paper, markers, and other supplies. This creative project is a fun way to teach kids about organization, while setting them up for success all year long.

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Managing Back-to-School Feelings with “Arthur”

Discuss the emotions of returning to school with the help of Arthur! From being in a different classroom than their best friend to meeting a brand new teacher, Arthur, Buster, and D.W. navigate many relatable back to school situations in the new Arthur special, “Arthur’s First Day.” This article contains conversation starters to help guide discussions about back-to-school jitters and coping with new experiences.

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Elinor Wonders Why

Follow Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, on adventures with her friends Olive and Ari. Explore weekdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, Saturdays at 7:00 am or online below!

Molly of Denali

With her dog Suki and friends Tooey and Trini, the feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray — an Alaska Native girl — adventure through epically beautiful Alaska. Watch weekdays at 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Sundays at 10:00 am or online below.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, watch Clifford weekdays at 12:30 pm and Saturdays at 8:30 am.

Let's Go Luna

Follow the adventures of three friends as they traverse the globe. At each stop, Luna the Moon guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. Catch the show weekdays at 2:30 pm and Sundays at 6:00 am.

Nature Cat

Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions! The problem: he's still a house cat! Visit wttw.com/naturecat to explore in Chicagoland and watch weekdays at 6:30 and 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, Saturdays at 7:00 and 7:30 am, or watch online below!

Xavier Riddle

Follow Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Watch weekdays at 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Sundays at 9:30 am or online below.