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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 11, 2026San Diego

Fred Rogers Productions provides musical and creative strategies for children to manage emotions

Fred Rogers Productions and PBS Kids for Parents recommend using music, strategy songs, and simple crafts to help young children identify and manage overwhelming emotions. These activities are designed to be integrated into daily routines to assist children during challenging transitions.

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Why It Matters

Parents and caregivers can use these specific, low-cost activities to help children build emotional regulation skills during daily life.

Key Facts

  • Singing 'strategy songs' helps children remember calming steps like breathing, counting, or slowing down.
  • Music and singing can be used to help children name and practice identifying big feelings.
  • Simple crafts like a homemade rubber band harp can serve as a calm-down activity.
  • Ribbon streamers are suggested for children to use for dancing and releasing energy.
  • Storytelling and pretend play are recommended to help children model empathy and practice emotional responses.
  • Integrating brief music breaks or puppet role-play into daily routines can help make transitions smoother for children.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFred Rogers Productions“The organization providing the parenting advice and resources.”otherDaniel Tiger’s Neighborhood“A children's television show featuring strategy songs for emotional management.”organizationPBS Kids For Parents“The platform distributing the parenting content.”