Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Tackle Tough Issues and Unveiling Oxford’s Word of the Year.

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Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Tackle Tough Issues and Unveiling Oxford's Word of the Year.

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This week’s positive news:

Arielle highlights Sesame Workshop’s efforts to help children navigate families with addiction problems with kid-friendly and accessible resources. Then, Karissa explains what Oxford University’s Word of the Year, “Rizz,” really means!

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This article was originally published on December 12, 2023

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