Joy Holmes’ 5-year-old daughter meets Clifford the Big Red Dog at Arkansas PBS Family Day in Conway on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Joy Holmes)
Joy Holmes, a mother from Conway who homeschools her two children, has depended on PBS’ content over the past several years. Beloved characters Clifford the Big Red Dog and Wild Kratts are like family for her kids, who are on the autism spectrum.
While her children struggle to connect with people, “it’s much easier to connect with a show and connect with characters” from those long-running programs, Holmes said…