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Poet Dennis Lee is famous for "Alligator Pie". He is the author of popular poetry collections including: "Alligator Pie", ,Garbage Delight,, ,Bubblegum Delicious, and ,the Ice Cream Store,. Cheryl Jackson interviewed him at Word on the Street.

Singer-songwriter Jill Barber is well known for her music. She's also the author of a kid's book, entitled "Baby's Lullaby", and an advocate of early literacy. TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her on the TVOKids Stage at Word on the Street.

Kyo Maclear is the author of several books including her latest children's book "Virginia Wolf". TVOParents Host Cheryl Jackson interviewed her at Word on the Street.

Singer-songerwriter Jill Barber and TVOKids' Jay perform at Word on the Street.

Singer-songwriter Jill Barber sings "Baby's Lullaby", a song she made into a kid's board book. She performed at Word on the Street in Toronto.

Poet Dennis Lee recites his well-loved poem "Alligator Pie" at Word on the Street. He was joined on the TVOKids Stage by TVOParents host Cheryl Jackson.

Chaya Kulkarni, Director of Infant Mental Health Promotion at the Hospital for Sick Children, tells us why it's so important to nurture your child's early brain development, and how to do it.

Chaya Kulkarni, Director of Infant Mental Health Promotion at the Hospital for Sick Children, explains the difference between attachment and attachment parenting and gives tips on healthy bonding.

Chaya Kulkarni, Director of Infant Mental Health Promotion at the Hospital for Sick Children, gives advice on managing back-to-school transitions.

Chaya Kulkarni, Director of Infant Mental Health Promotion at the Hospital for Sick Children, gives advice on how to schedule your child's extra-curricular activities.

Chaya Kulkarni, Director of Infant Mental Health Promotion at the Hospital for Sick Children, explains how poverty creates stress for children and how to mitigate that stress.

What is it about good guys- and bad guys- that captures the imaginations of young readers? The TVOParents Book Club looks at heroes and villains and recommends some good ones.

Should more of us feel free to discipline another parent's child? If so, how? Parenting experts explore this touchy territory. Clinical psychologist Alex Russell, family therapist Jennifer Kolari and Ryerson University professor Mehru Ali join us in studio.

The TVOParents Book Club talks about why kids love poetry, rhyme and rhythm, how it helps them learn, and shares some good books to read at home. Bruce Meyer is an author, poet and professor; Adwoa Badoe is a storyteller, children's book author, educator and African dance instructor; Carol-Ann Hoyte is an assistant librarian at Selwyn House School in Westmount, QC, and children's poet.

Dr. Gabor Maté talks about the link between stressed parenting and the preponderance of childhood disorders like ADHD, autism and oppositional defiant disorder, at the KMT Child Development & Community Conference.