*NEW - I'm Fine, Not Really
Athletes have always been under pressure to win...they put aside their personal and mental feelings and “suck it up”, no matter what. Within the past year we saw a major shift and new focus on mental health through the eyes of elite sports figures. This ground-breaking and powerful documentary looks at the unhealthy Read More...
*NEW - Kids Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. Episode 1: Table MannersIn this first episode of Kids’ Planet, Nova will Read More...
All About Food Series
Carbs Just what is a carbohydrate? We wear carbohydrates, write on carbohydrates, and even live in “a house of carbs?” Learn about blood sugar, insulin, diabetes, and the role of glucose, fructose, sucrose and lactose and much more.What Is A Calorie A calorie is a measurement of energy—of fuel power.& Read More...
Ancient Grains Series
Many of us have become used to just a few grains like wheat and rice in our diets. Now we are rediscovering that the grains that have existed for millennia and helped fuel the rise of civilizations are nutrition powerhouses and offer health benefits such as helping reduce heart disease, stroke, colorectal cancer and high b Read More...
Beauty And The Breast
A film by Liliana Komorowska London Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize, Canada International Film Festival: Royal Reel Winner, World Film Festival: Best Documentary, Women's International Film Festival: Best Feature Documentary Highly Recommended: Video LibrarianBeauty & The Breast offers a compelling insight into a devast Read More...
Beverage Basics for Healthy Families (also in Spanish)
From toddlers to teens, many of today's children now consume too many sugary soft drinks, juice drinks, and sports drinks and not enough water, low-fat milk and other calcium-rich beverages. Drinking too many high-calorie beverages may be a contributing factor in the rising rates of obesity and overweight among Read More...
Blowing Smoke: Vaping Teens & Smoking Addiction
Recommended: Video Librarian E-cigarettes have been called the next generation cigarette and vaping the newest way for teens to start smoking. Research confirms that nonsmoking teens who start vaping are three times as likely as nonvapers to later smoke cigarettes and that vaping seemed to encourage smoking. Most teen Read More...
Breastfeeding For Modern Moms: You Can Do It! (also in Spanish)
Even when expectant moms know breastfeeding is the best option for the health of both mom and baby, it is often still difficult to convince them that breastfeeding is the right choice for them given their particular circumstances. Breastfeeding for Modern Moms delivers a positive “you can do it” message through first Read More...
Breastfeeding Management, Educational Tools for Physicians and Other Professionals
Rated by Faculty and Residents as the most useful set of teaching tools used in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Breastfeeding Curriculum. In use at top teaching hospitals across the US. About the producer, Doctor Jane Morton Dr. Morton brings in-depth training and a demand for clinical excellence to the “sub Read More...
Breastfeeding Solutions Series
Recommended: American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Breastfeeding. In use at top teaching hospitals across the US. About the producer, Doctor Jane Morton Dr. Morton brings in-depth training and a demand for clinical excellence to the “subspecialty” of breastfeeding medicine. She was the Director of the Read More...
Breastfeeding, A Guide To Getting Started
In use at top teaching hospitals across the US. About the producer, Doctor Jane Morton Dr. Morton brings in-depth training and a demand for clinical excellence to the “subspecialty” of breastfeeding medicine. She was the Director of the Breastfeeding Medicine Program at Stanford University, executive board membe Read More...
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's: An Emotional Journey
Highly Recommended: Video Librarian Recommended: Booklist This dynamic program offers insight, hope, and understanding for anyone who cares for a loved one with Alzheimer's. This disease without cure currently afflicts more than 30 million people and there are no treatments to halt its progression, making caregiving bot Read More...
Digital Safety, Responsibility and Awareness Series
NOTE: Series orders are delivered in a single, multi-disc case. If you need individual cases you must order the individual DVDs.The innovation and evolution of digital technologies has created new ways of teaching, learning, socializing, and communicating. The adoption of new digital technology is so rapid that a unifor Read More...
Eat Healthy, Be Healthy Series (also in Spanish)
Victor and young Sophia colorfully introduce preschoolers and primary aged learners to vitamins, minerals, and each food group of the USDA’s MyPlate. Good nutrition, the benefits of healthy eating, as well as the importance of exercise are all presented in engaging age-appropriate vignettes. Recommended daily allowanc Read More...
Elder Care Training Series
Developed in cooperation with the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of NursingAs the US population ages, increasing numbers of people find themselves in one way or another caring for an elderly relative. Thus, it becomes important for caregivers of elders, both family and professionals, to learn how to care for a Read More...
Guide to ACL Reconstruction And Recovery, A
Recommended: American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsDeveloped in conjunction with the Visible Human Project sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's Library of Medicine. Using a combination of video, 3D animation, and motion graphics the program covers the anatomy of the knee, ACL and other ligament injuries, Read More...
Gun Shop, The
A film by James Rogan The Financial Times: Critic’s Choice; The Guardian: Subtly terrifying. Highly Recommended: Library Journal Recommended: Video Librarian No issue currently divides Americans more than their constitutional right to bear arms versus the merits of gun control. This new, topical documentary Read More...
Guns At School: Creating A Safer Learning Environment
Recommended - Video Librarian One of the most frightening trends over the last several years has been the rise of gun-related violence at school. A number of reasons have been cited for the emergence of this disturbing phenomenon. Some of these include the widespread availability of guns, escalating levels of violence Read More...
Head Lice: An Itchy Problem
Head Lice: An Itchy Problem teaches students everyday precautions that they can take to keep from contracting head lice. But, short of that, the program explains that: - anyone can get head lice, - the symptoms of head lice, - the treatment for head lice, - the precautions Read More...
Healthy Eating On A Budget (also in Spanish)
Feeding a family on a tight budget is a concern for many Americans, now more than ever. "Healthy Eating on a Budget" provides expert tips and strategies on how to shop for healthy and nutritious foods without busting your wallet. The program encourages viewers to use "unit pricing" to determine wh Read More...
Immunology: The Study of Vaccines
According to Oxford Dictionaries a vaccine is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease. This program looks at the science behind vaccines Read More...
Keep It Clean
This generation-spanning, attention-grabbing program promotes good hygiene in a format that all ages can relate to...MUSIC!! Four talented young people rap to the original lyrics and music of Bob Walkenhorst (Rainmaker- Polygram Records) in the catchiest way possible while painlessly absorbing lots of information on Read More...
Lower Your Child's Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (also in Spanish)
Type 2 diabetes used to be considered a disease mostly found in adults, but recently there has been an alarming increase among children and teens being diagnosed with the disease. However, preventing or managing type 2 diabetes is possible when following some guidelines to help you teach your child to lead a healthy lifestyl Read More...
Managing Food Allergies: Helpful Tips For Parents (also in Spanish)
Managing food allergies can be quite challenging for parents and children. Since many of the most common foods contain ingredients that can cause sever allergic reactions, it is important for families to recognize warning signs of food allergies early on -- and learn the best ways to cope.From learning what to do when Read More...
My Broken Brain
Stories of resilience, love, and family in the face of adversity.Each day more and more people are being diagnosed with some form of neurological condition. Most of these conditions are debilitating, degenerative, or incurable. As this number is set to increase as the population ages, the importance of brain research canno Read More...
My:24- The Day My Life Changed Forever!
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video Librarian In an upbeat, visual treat of social media storytelling, teens bring together words and images that document a personal, life-changing event. Each of these young adults transports the viewer to a moment of reflection and discovery. Inspirational, the Read More...
MyPlate Nutrition For Pregnancy (also in Spanish)
Choose MyPlate Nutrition for Pregnancy DVD to educate women about the importance of good nutrition for a positive and healthy pregnancy. Written and produced by award-winning registered dietitians this short, upbeat program highlights weight gain during pregnancy, offers tips for choosing a well-balanced diet using the new M Read More...
Patient's Guide Series, A
Developed in conjunction with the Visible Human Project sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's Library of Medicine. Let's face it, we are not getting younger! With older age comes health related issues that in many cases require surgery. This 6-part series is designed to educate individuals on what to expect Read More...
Picky Eaters: Mealtime Tips for Parents (also in Spanish)
Feeding your child a healthy and well-balanced diet doesn’t have to be a constant battle. While it’s not uncommon for children to be picky eaters, many parents feel frustrated and concerned about how to teach proper eating habits. This video is designed to offer realistic tips and strategies for parents who fee Read More...
Preventing Childhood Obesity (also in Spanish)
No family is immune to America's rising obesity problem, but the good news is that parents are not helpless in the fight to keep their children fit. "Preventing Childhood Obesity" shows how simple everyday strategies can dramatically improve your health and increase the likelihood of your children adopting good eat Read More...
Puberty: So That’s What’s Going On!
This program can be customized and edited to meet the objectives of your school / district curriculum. Let us know if you need a link to the full program online. When we grow up, we all look fairly similar. The human body grows and changes during our whole life, but at a certain age a lot of things happen in only a few year Read More...
Quick & Healthy Snacks for Kids
Healthy snacks can provide your children with important nutrients, energy to learn and grow, and they can keep kids satisfied and happy in between meals. Research shows, that young children consume 30% of their daily calories from snacks, which means the right kinds of snacks can play an important role in good nutritio Read More...
School Violence: You Can Help Prevent It
Recommended: Booklist, Video LibrarianViolence is anything that hurts a person physically or emotionally. School violence refers to any act of violence that occurs within a school community. Both “threats of violence” and physical “acts of violence” create an unsettling and un Read More...
Straight Talk About Puberty- For Boys and Girls
This new series is streamlined to “just the facts,” which makes it crisp and to the point. It takes a fresh, modern approach and includes exciting graphics and original music by Bob Walkenhorst, founder of the popular rock band The Rainmakers (Polygram Records). Boys will learn about: • The male reprod Read More...
Stroke Awareness and Recovery
Developed in cooperation with the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of NursingRecommended: Robert Veninga, Ph.D., School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US and the primary cause of long-term disability among older adults. This series educates the publ Read More...
Talk It Out: Eating Disorders Series
Through a combination of expert advice and peer testimonials, young viewers will learn about the various eating disorders, how they are caused, available treatments and how you can help a friend with an eating disorder. Titles include: What Is An Eating Disorder? This program explains what an eating disorder is and what t Read More...
Tobacco Inc.: The Industry of Lies
"Nicotine isn’t addictive". These words are the ones that the tobacco industry’s seven most important leaders pronounced in front of the United States Congress. It was April 4th, 1994. Four years later, they had to pay a $200 billion fine and to make their archives public. Deep inside these millions of page Read More...
Wash Those Hands!
Wash those hands — and wash away germs that can cause colds, flu, stomach upsets, and a host of more serious infections. The program contains the latest health information and compelling reasons to be hygienic! Students will learn about: • The benefits of hand washing for everyone • All about germs — What Read More...
You're Not a Little Kid Anymore - Personal Hygiene
The clean routine! "I take a bath or shower every single day. Oil, sweat, dead skin, WASH IT AWAY! You’re not a little kid anymore!" Your students will love this musical message about personal hygiene! Topics explored include bathing, hand washing, care of teeth, hair and nails and the importance of clothe Read More...