Jeff Erlanger and Fred Rogers on a 1981 episode of 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' Always one to broach any topic kindly with kids, Mr. Rogers aired an episode in 1981 that featured 10-year-old Jeff ...

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Fred Rogers’s belief that we should validate emotions, not suppress them, is wisdom for all ages. By Mariana Alessandri Ms. Alessandri is an associate professor of philosophy, at the University of ...

Fred Rogers was public television’s best-loved neighbor. His was a singular presence in the medium, marked by a kindness and understanding that endeared him to children and parents alike for 31 ...

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Always one to broach any topic kindly with kids, Mr. Rogers aired an episode in 1981 that featured 10-year-old Jeff Erlanger. At 7 months old, Erlanger was diagnosed with a spinal tumor; the surgery ...