Play is really the work of childhood. One of the most important gifts a parent can give a child is the gift of accepting that child's uniqueness. Whe… - Fred Rogers

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Play is really the work of childhood. One of the most important gifts a parent can give a child is the gift of accepting that child's uniqueness. When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.

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About Fred Rogers

Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003), also known as Mister Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.

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Native Name: Fred McFeely Rogers
Alternative Names: Fred M. Rogers Mister Rogers Mr. Rogers

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