November/December 2025 HAWAII PARENT 95 Lum, whose daughter Eliana is learning to process complex emotions and communicate more clearly thanks to her favorite program, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Eliana is on the autism spectrum and is finding her voice thanks to Daniel Tiger and his friends. “Having Eliana discover tools like this made me realize there’s hope and there’s not much to be afraid of. They can learn in their own way, on their own time, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is one those things that will bridge the gap,” shared Eliana’s dad, Lambert. “PBS Hawaiʻi has provided a bridge for our family to communicate and connect,” added Jeannie, tearfully. The impact is priceless for families like Eliana’s and more, with each finding the resources and support system they need in what may feel like an unlikely source. Carl the Collector is another family favorite. It follows the adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted raccoon with autism who enjoys collecting things. He pays close attention to detail and comes up with ideas that others might not consider, which come in handy when it comes to solving problems around his neighborhood. A playful trio of marsupial siblings living in a fantastical treehouse apartment complex with wombats, snakes, moose, kangaroos, iguanas, and eagles work with their neighbors to share ideas, skills, abilities, traditions and different ways of thinking in Work It Out WOMBATS! One of the newest programs for keiki is Weather Hunters, a new series from weatherman Al Roker’s production company. The show supports children’s learning about Earth Science and meteorology and cultivates awareness and curiosity about how weather and climate impact individuals, communities and society.
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