Smoky Hills PBS is proud to present Growing Together, an all-new local mini-series created and produced by Smoky Hills PBS. This engaging series brings families trusted resources, practical tools, and expert advice for raising children at every stage of life.
From babies taking their first bites to young adults preparing for independence, Growing Together explores the challenges and triumphs of parenting and caregiving with real stories, local voices, and evidence-based guidance.
“Local productions like Growing Together are what make Smoky Hills PBS unique,” said Sara Oberle, Producer/Director of Growing Together and Smoky Hills PBS Sales Underwriting Associate. “By focusing on the needs of Kansas families, we’re able to provide resources that are both practical and deeply meaningful to our communities.”
These all new episodes will air on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., exclusively on Smoky Hills PBS. Rebroadcasts will be available on Sundays at 3:30 p.m., ensuring multiple opportunities for viewers to tune in. Streaming options will also be available on the free PBS app and the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel.
September 9 - Responsive Feeding for Babies
Discover evidence-based best practices for introducing solid food to babies.
September 16 - Vaping
Let’s clear the air about vapes and learn what’s helpful in prevention and harm reduction.
September 23 - Adulting: Preparing Young People for Adulthood
Recent research can help adults equip youth for the current challenges of growing up.
For more information on broadcast times and additional coverage details, please visit our website at SmokyHillsPBS.org or download the free Smoky Hills PBS mobile app for Android and iPhone users.
Growing Together is made possible by a partnership with The University of Kansas Health System (Great Bend), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Kansas Health Foundation Grant, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, Western Kansas Community Foundation Grant, Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Southwind Bank, Salina Pediatric Care (Salina Regional Health Center), Danny and Janis Reichenborn, Wilson State Bank, and La Pasadita Carniceria.
Smoky Hills PBS serves 71 counties in Central and Western Kansas and is available over the air with an antenna, on many cable systems, DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and Dish Network, HULU + LIVE TV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime. You can also access Smoky Hills PBS via the FREE mobile app for Android and iPhone devices and is also available to stream by clicking here: video.smokyhillstv.org/livestream.