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	*NEW - Cents-Abilities.com Do you want to make a million dollars? Do you want to learn how to invest in stocks? Maybe start your own business? Are you not sure what you want to do for the REST-OF-YOUR-LIFE? Would you like to learn about real careers from real people and what it takes to get and keep a job?CENT$ ABILITIE$ is a video subs Read More...
	*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...
	*NEW - Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 7 Recommended: Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Video Librarian Modern storybooks, adapted to DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine dif Read More...
	Academic Success: Smart Tips for Serious Students The transition from high school to college is a lot bigger than many students realize. Help them make the most of their college academic experience with Academic Success—a six-part series filled with facts, hints, insights, and observations from experts in the field of education and from students who know the ropes. Topics Read More...
	AIDS- Facts for Kids Recommended: School Library JournalBeginning with the basics, students learn about HIV and how it disables the immune system, leaving the infected person vulnerable to an array of diseases. Students learn that we don't catch HIV from a sneeze, a water fountain, a telephone, a swimming pool, or other casual contact with an HI 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...
	American Sign Language Made Easy Series ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. It’s the perfect series teaching the fundamentals of communicating through sign in a variety of everyday situations. Clarissa, your effervescent h Read More...
	Among The Many Recommended: Video Librarian "The world is a completely different place when we have a loved one this close to us die. Grief is about relearning the world." —Franklin Cook, Unified Community Solutions Thousands of families are affected by the drug epidemic in our country. Those who suffer the loss of a loved 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...
	Baby's First Spoonful, Tips for Starting Solids (also in Spanish) Your baby's first spoonful should be a fun and positive experience for parents, caregivers, and infants but according to a survey by a leading baby food company, 40% of parents said spoon-feeding was their least favorite activity. Knowing when your baby is ready for solids, understanding how to get started a 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...
	Beginnings Of Life Series Through a combination of live action, animation and illustrations, this 5-part series shows how a new life forms, what happens during pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of heredity, and the stages of newborn development. Complex concepts and processes are explained in simple terms that all can understand. The Beginnings o 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...
	Big Data, Big Brother An in-depth look of how two of the most famous dystopian novels became reality.Big Data, Big Brother exposes just how closely today’s reality mirrors two of the most well-known dystopian novels of the 20th century: Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984. Welcome to a world wh Read More...
	Blood Borne Pathogens and Other Germs (also in Spanish) Focusing on the school setting, this no-nonsense presentation explains how to avoid transmission of pathogens, with emphasis on those carried by blood and other bodily fluids. By showing kids everyday dangers of classroom and playground, and by outlining some simple safeguards, Blood Borne Pathogens and Other Read More...
	Blood Lines (Revised) Recommended: School Library Journal"A pointed, moving documentary. An eloquent plea for understanding." The New York Times"A sobering message about the importance of protection, communication and compassion." The Chicago Tribune An inspiring portrayal of young people living with HIV/AIDS, produce 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...
	Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm Kirk’s Reviews: A breath of fresh air. Parents' Choice GOLD Award winner Teach your little ones to relax and focus with this collection of calming exercises. Solid scientific evidence has shown the positive effects of mindfulness. However, teaching young children mindfulness concepts can be challenging. Breath Like A Read More...
	Bullying: There's Always A Way Out Recommended Parent's ChoiceBullying has moved past face-to-face interaction. Junior High and High School students present real-life scenarios of bullying, including bullying through the Internet, texts and video. Difficult and distressing situations in a variety of settings are addressed, followed by both unproductiv 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...
	Changed Forever: Grieving the Death of Someone You Love "The content is compelling and useful for anyone who has suffered a loss." Amy Tucci, President and CEO, Hospice Foundation of AmericaWhen someone we loves dies, our lives are changed forever. The pain and sorrow we feel seems as if it will never end. In this therapeutic, new pr Read More...
	College: The Other Costs When students and parents discuss the costs of college or university it’s usually centered around tuition, but there are other costs, more obscure and sinister that should also be discussed. These hidden costs relate to the ethics and health related issues that arise from the pressures to succeed and of keeping Read More...
	Comfort & Support Collection Recommended: Video Librarian, Booklist See individual titles for online previews. Regular List Price:&nbs Read More...
	Complete Anti Bullying Kit, The Highly Recommended: Video LibrarianThe Complete Anti Bullying Kit includes everything you need to combat bullying at your school. Keith Deltano, winner of the Teaching Excellence Award and the National Impact Award, addresses the needs of the stude Read More...
	Complete Guide to Puberty Series, A As youngsters move towards, into, and through puberty many important changes will take place in their bodies. This variety of change once completed, will create their new and unique identity as adults. Learning to understand these physical changes as “normal” will greatly reduce angst and assuredly assist in the acce Read More...
	COVID-19 Prevention And Safety For Students At this very crucial time, with parents, children, and schools all being impacted by Coronavirus, itis important to provide information that will help them to understand what the virus is, and tolearn how to be safe and feel more secure.COVID-19 Prevention and Safety For Studentshelps children Read More...
	Descubra Inglés Spanish speaking youngsters will have fun learning English under the teaching of Maestro Javier and friends in this animated musical series. The series includes short English lessons with practice time, on-screen visuals for vocabulary and words, colorful characters and catchy songs for each letter of the alphabet! An inte 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...
	Dream Stealers This very powerful program does not encourage people to quit smoking, but rather to never start. Geraldine brings new meaning to the term struggling actor. She was just a young woman when she began to smoke. It was, at the time, quite sophisticated, even bordered on glamorous. She smoked for the better part of her adult li Read More...
	Drugs & Alcohol and Your Choice Bronze Telly AwardThere are all kinds of drugs. Some help people with medical problems and can be bought in any store, right over the counter. Other medicines must be prescribed by a doctor. The alcohol and energy drinks we see advertised everywhere? Those are drugs, too. Then there are illegal drugs like marijuana. Some Read More...
	Drugs: The Straight Facts The only antidote to the flashy appeal of drugs is honest information. Give your students the straight facts on some of the most widely abused substances with this five-part series. Alcohol “Alcohol isn’t a drug.” “A cup of coffee will sober me up.” “I’m always a safe driver, even aft 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...
	Faces of AIDS, The Although we may not personally recognize their faces, they are the faces of our neighbors, family, and friends. They come from all walks of life and all lifestyles, including our own. They are a picture of every ethnicity and culture, just like us. They share many of our same thoughts and perspectives, connecti Read More...
	Femme: Women Healing the World A film by Emmanuel Itier and Sharon StoneLos Angeles Film Festival Humanitarian Award Femme is a celebration of Women around the World. It is an innovative effort to illuminate the thoughts, voices and insights of women the world over. It is an opportunity for women to be heard and to hear one another in an unfiltered regar Read More...
	Focus On Africa Series All around the African continent a new conscience of independence and pride is growing with determination. This new Africa, aware of today’s difficulties and the problems of the past, faces up to the inherent oppositions to its development with the courage and assurance of a population resolutely focused on the future Read More...
	Focus On Korea Series This ongoing collection of independent documentaries provides a better understanding and insight into the Korea of today through an examination of the pressing societal issues of the day. Titles include: Crossing Three Borders: Risking your Life in the Diplomatic Game Guided by Pastor Peter Jung, a South Korean activist, Read More...
	Four More Days: The Dangers of Drinking & Driving Recommended School Library JournalHard to believe, but it is just four more days until high school graduation. Tara and her friends are beginning to feel the nostalgia associated with saying their final goodbyes to teachers and friends, excitedly capturing their comments by creating a reality based video yearbook. Their exuberan Read More...
	Gay Pride & Prejudice When two high school girls meet and fall in love everything about their lives, their family's lives, and their social environment would quickly change. For Andrea and Nelia it appeared that because of this one thing that made them both happy they would have to withstand mocking and rejection not only at school but Read More...
	Gay, Straight & Accepted Bronze Telly AwardGay, Straight & Accepted Life can get confusing for adolescents when they begin to develop sexual attractions. Through the perspective of straight teenagers, we meet students coming to terms with how they feel and dealing with the anxiety of "coming out." Noel became extremely depressed be Read More...
	Get Along Monsters: A Social-Emotional Learning Series The Get-Along Monsters assist young children to learn strategies that will help them solve problems in safe and appropriate ways. Viewers learn important skills necessary for successful social interaction and emotional management. Each segment combines humorous, animated segments and age-appropriate, live-action scena Read More...
	Grieving the Sudden Death of a Loved One Recommended: Video Librarian When someone we love suddenly dies, we are stunned. We had no preparation and no time to gradually absorb the reality that our world was about to change dramatically. Because this type of loss is so disruptive, recovery almost always is complicated. This video is for those who have suffered a su Read More...
	Guidance Systems Series Recommended Parents' Choice. Silver Telly Award and Film & Video Omni Award. The Guidance Systems series features age appropriate children in real life situations that students can relate to. Content written and reviewed by a team of professionals, including counselors, psychologists and educators. Titles in the s 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...
	Guide to Growing Up Series, A (also in Spanish) Addressing sexuality education in accordance with SIECUS guidelines, A Guide to Growing Up covers the following important topics: • External anatomy • Physical and emotional changes of puberty • Health and hygiene • Privacy and safety Designed for students with mild to moderate disabil 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...
	Highlights For Kids Series: Watch & Learn Videos Highlights has always been an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights’ “Fun with a Purpose” philosophy has helped kids grow to become their best selves—curious, creative, caring and confident. Now, your favorite Highlights content is on Read More...
	HIV / AIDS: It's Still A Big Deal Recent news stories about a functional cure for HIV / AIDS, possible vaccinations and an AIDS-free future within our reach have made headlines all over the world. The hopeful message directed to persons with HIV / AIDS is that the disease is no longer a death sentence and you can live a relatively normal life. Read More...
	Human Body, The: How It Works This nine-part series uses physiologic animations and illustrations, microscopic imaging, expert commentary, and footage of the body in motion to provide a thorough overview of the amazing human machine. Marvelously detailed, yet readily understandable. Cells, Tissues, and Skin After an introductory segment on cell characteris Read More...
	I'm Not a Baby Anymore: Tips for Feeding Toddlers (also in Spanish) This program is designed to educate parents about the importance of feeding toddlers a healthy, delicious, and varied diet. Viewers will learn which foods -- and how much -- make up a well-balanced toddler diet. They will also learn about mealtime dos and don’ts, the best way to introduce new foods, and whic 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...
	Jobs in Child Development A variety of professionals are employed by proud parents and concerned care providers to ensure the health, education and general well-being of their children. Gain insight into the personality and skills required to become a social worker, developmental therapist, childcare worker and teacher. Learn what these jobs entail as we Read More...
	Joy! Portrait Of A Nun: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence A Film By Joe Balass about the Sisters of Perpetual IndulgenceContent Note: contains adult language, brief nudity, graphic images A shamanistic world of sexuality, spiritualism and political activism. A bearded nun. Through an intimate lens, this feature documentary takes us on an enlightening journey with Sister Missionary P 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...
	Korea: Stories From A Still Divided Country Produced in association with Korea Creative Content Agency, The Foundation Broadcast for Culture, RTBF, Chosun TV, NHKKorea, orphan of the Cold War, remains a divided country. The North, still supported by Beijing, is run as a communist regime with Stalinist overtones. The South, heavily supported by Washington, is ruled as a Read More...
	Learn from Nature Series (also in Spanish) ANIMAL INSTINCTS PROVIDE "LIFE LESSONS".Young Sophia and her friend Victor colorfully introduce a series of familiar animals (bees, ants, ducks, bears, etc.), whose behavior and natural instincts provide life lessons to children for modeling their own behavior and habits.Examples of engaging vignettes include SHARING Read More...
	Let's Talk About... Drugs Series Telly Awards- Silver WinnerThis series presents information on legal and illegal drugs in an easy to understand way. It delves into the impact of the use and abuse of these substances on the human body, individuals, and society.Titles include: Alcohol Viewers will learn about the use and abuse of alcohol and how it affects a Read More...
	Living Through Dying Series By breaking down barriers and openly discussing the taboo topic of death and dying, these documentaries present honest and heart warming tributes to those living with a terminal illness. Through the openness of the subjects, their families and friends, these programs aim to provide viewers with greater insight into the final 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...
	Meet the New You! For Boys and Girls Series Series does not address reproduction. The right amount of information for younger students! This introduction to puberty includes a fresh, discreet take on the changes coming soon for boys and girls. Designed for your youngest students who are not quite ready to learn about reproduction, but need to know about body changes, Read More...
	Modern Love: Love Stories For A New Millennium Modern Love looks at remarkable individuals who are forging new relationship trends in the 21st century. The award-winning documentaries examine couples who have found new alternatives for building lasting love in our post-modern world. We see swingers; a multiple partner marriage; a marriage with one gay partner and o Read More...
	Moral Ethics... Uncovering the Secrets of Childhood Childhood is a crucial period when a child’s awakening character and values take shape. The influences from a parent as well as their surroundings will have a profound effect on the way a child behaves and acts in morally significant settings. Targeted to educators, parents and caregivers, this program comb Read More...
	My Blog Life Skills Series A diverse group of middle school aged children discuss how to navigate life in a contemporary blog format. Titles include: 5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety Anxiety is just part of being a teen. In this program students will learn 5 coping skills that will help them to manage their feelings of anxiety. When Claire has to make a 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 Changing Life: Transitioning To Middle School Series Recommended: Video Librarian The transition from elementary on to middle school is full of change. But change can be a good thing when we understand how to anticipate, prepare and experience it. Better understanding leads to better decision making and helps dial back that stress level a tad. And it's not just ab Read More...
	My Transgender Life: I Am Who I Am Recommended: Video Librarian A moving documentary on what its like to be transgender, to grow up in the wrong gender and eventually transition to a different sex. A documentary designed to record, share and celebrate the personal stories of transgender women and men and their stories of struggle, of courage and of triu 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...
	Old Dry Frye ALA Notable Children’s Film, ALA Selected Film For Young Adults, EMMY- Best Int’l Special, Golden Athena award Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist A timeless, period-setting story, in live action, revolving around a traveling preacher by the name of Dry Frye, whos Read More...
	Origins Of Disease Series: An Evolutionary Perspective Highly Recommended: Science Books & Films Human's first ancestors appeared in Africa about 7 million years ago. As these early humans began to walk on two legs, their hands were free to do a variety of tasks and their brain size increased dramatically. Soon the human race was on the road to developing advanced c 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...
	Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 1 Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist, Video Librarian Awards: ALA Notable Video of the Year (selected titles); Small Press for Multicultural Children’s Literature, Willa Cather Literary Award for Best Children’s Book of the Year. Modern classics, now on DVD, help young learners understand the world Read More...
	Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 2 Recommended: School Library Journal, Video Librarian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Modern storybooks, now on DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environmen Read More...
	Picture Books On DVD Series- Volume 3 Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Video Librarian Modern picture books, now on DVD, help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different en Read More...
	Play It Out Series Columbus International Film and Video Festival- Honorable Mention, Health and Science Communications Association- Bronze Award The Play it Out series explores the rapidly changing issues confronting teenagers through improvisational skits that allow teens to speak directly to teens. By using improvisational skills to Play it 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: A Journey Through The Physical, Emotional and Social Changes Each program includes two parts. Part 1 discusses physical changes. Part 2 discusses emotional and social changes. Each of the children confide with their trusted older sibling to better understand the uncertain changes that will soon occur. Boys will learn about: Part 1 Matthew's fun is over shadowed by a permission s 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...
	Reclaiming LIfe: Faith, Hope and Suicide Loss Highly Recommended: Library Bookwatch Recommended: Video Librarian Each year, over one million people end their lives by suicide. All death unsettles us, but suicide causes a very distinct set of emotional, moral, and religious scars. It brings with it an ache, a chaos, a darkness, a stigma that only one who has surviv Read More...
	Rumors, Gossip and Teasing: It Hurts Bronze Telly AwardRumors, gossip, taunting, teasing and bullying are all forms of harassment. Harassment is when someone or a group of people targets someone else with the goal of making them feel bad. Teasing and taunting might get you angry, but there are healthy ways to deal with it and how it makes us feel. So Read More...
	Say No With Pride Bronze Telly Award It's important to do things that make you feel comfortable and safe; sometimes that means having to say no. When you do you'll feel better about yourself, it's called pride. Young students are taught to say no with confidence and stand firm. They don't have to compromise with someone 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...
	Sex Facts: Teens & STD's Recommended: School Library Journal, Parent's Choice. Silver Telly AwardAs teenagers become sexually active, STDs become a major risk. Watch as high school students deal with having an STD. Real life scenarios present male and female points of view through the initial discovery, the subsequent fear a Read More...
	Sexting: Sex Plus Text Equals Trouble Recommended Parent's ChoiceSexting is a combination of sex and text messaging. Junior High and High School students demonstrate the threat of "sexted" sexually explicit or suggestive photographs, messages and videos. Real life scenarios are presented along with the resulting consequences affecting a teenager Read More...
	Sexual Abuse: It's Not Your Fault Recommended Video Librarian, Parents' Choice. Silver Telly Award Elementary aged students present real-life scenarios of sexual abuse and the resulting emotional impact. Follow the children from the beginning to end to identify what sexual harassment is, how to handle this serious issue and establis Read More...
	Sing & Spell: A Reading And Spelling Series For Young Learners These animated musical programs teach young children the basics of phonics and word and letter identification, using original songs and lessons for lively learning. The series features the first 29 high frequency words presented in the Open Court/Imagine It language arts kindergarten program. This edutainment media content for y Read More...
	Stop Bullying with Mike Hall Recommended: Video Librarian Bullies bully because they feel a lack of control, most often because of what is happening to them, or around them, at home. They take frustration out on others. This is when bullying often gets physical. Or, they feel superior to others. These are the kids who may use social media to 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...
	Suicide Prevention Recommended: American Association of Suicidology Suicide: A Guide to Prevention (Second Edition) Teens who attempt suicide have almost always revealed their intentions to at least one other person, often a friend. In a teen-friendly way, this video takes the guesswork out of intervening in these critical situatio Read More...
	Surviving The Teenage Brain What if teenagers are doing exactly as nature intended by being selfish, reckless, irrational, irritable and impossible? This documentary looks at this critical developmental stage of the brain from a scientific and evolutionary point of view. Today’s cutting edge scientific research challenges conventional think Read More...
	Syria: Children At War Highly Recommended: Video Librarian Recommended: Booklist (Adults and Young Adults) For more than seven years now, the civil war that opposes the rebel armies against the armed forces of Syrian president Assad has caused over 200,000 victims. The first victims of this thug are civilians, including children. Through this d 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...
	Talk It Out: Teens, Substance Abuse and Addiction Series Telly Awards- Silver Winner Through vintage footage, animation, graphics, and scientific demonstrations, this series explores the various types of substance abuse and addiction and their impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole. Titles include: Effects of Weed on Your Body and Brain Telly Awards- Bronz Read More...
	Teens 101 Series: A Youth Mental Health Initiative Teens 101 is a multi-media initiative reaching, guiding, empowering, and inspiring youth through the issues that can affect their mental health and well being. The series communicates from a youth's perspective topics such as: depression and anxiety, addiction, self harm, mental illness, bullying, body image, self Read More...
	Teens In Treatment Series This series takes an in-depth look at teen addiction. Through a personal connection with teens in recovery, students get an honest look at the causes and consequences of substance abuse, as well as the steps to recovery. Teen mental health and drug abuse experts, and clinical addiction psychologists lend their expertise. Read More...
	Them And Us: Prejudice & Self-Understanding Nice, reasonable people like us are “we,” and strangers with weird beliefs are “they.” This is how many of us see the world. But every “us” is somebody else’s “them.” Those who hold hidden assumptions or stereotypes consider them a recognition of reality, not a prej Read More...
	There's Always Help: Suicide Prevention Bronze Telly AwardAt some point everyone goes through very stressful and anxious situations. Those experiences can be very hard to cope with and lead to feelings of extreme sadness, anger and depression. Sometimes teens may feel like their situations are hopeless and think that one way to get relief from the bad feelings 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...
	Transforming Power of Caregiving: Returning to Life after Caregiving Whether you have cared for your loved one for one year or many, when it ends, it will feel abrupt. The life and routine that have become yours, suddenly comes to an end with a finality that is painful on many levels. You have become a different person during your caregiving experience, yet you haven’t had time to r Read More...
	Transgender: Am I A Boy Or A Girl Or... These stories are designed to record, share andcelebrate the personal journeys of a transgender woman,a transgender man and a transgender non-binary individual.Each has fought to cast off the genderassigned to them at birth and embrace their true selves. It takes courage and support. There are s Read More...
	Understanding Sexual Consent: Play It Out Columbus International Film and Video Festival- Honorable Mention, Health and Science Communications Association- Bronze Award Exploring the physical, emotional and legal consequences of sexual consent. Many times people feel confused when it comes to sex and intimacy. Sometimes it’s difficult to know if the pers Read More...
	United Playground We All Belong: Ability We should treat others the way we would want to be treated, regardless of ability, age, gender, creed, color, nation of origin, or race. In this timely production we meet three special individuals whose “Ability” will encourage viewers to accept and celebrate all people with whom they may come in contact. This progra 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...
	We Are Growing Up We're Growing Up! is designed for a combined audience of boys and girls. The narrator talks comfortably and matter-of-factly about human growth patterns (starting with a baby’s rapid growth in the womb) and moves quickly through to the subject at hand – puberty. A review of male and female anatomy and s Read More...
	What About Me? Series Difficult Stories About Difficult Times • Feelings • Helpless & Hopeless • Help Brings Hope • Arguing & Fighting • Understanding & Coping • Blame & Guilt • Accepting & Growing • Solutions & Resolution Kids & Divorce You can see the pain in their young fa Read More...
	What About Me?: Kids & Divorce You can see the pain in their young faces and hear the heartbreak in their voices as these brave children share their emotional experiences on the break-up of their family. Often isolated and alone they have heard the loud, angry arguing behind closed bedroom doors, unable to fully comprehend the reasons and possible con Read More...
	What About Me?: Kids & Grief 1st Place: CAVE Media Festival; Bronze Plaque-Columbus International Film & Video Festival. Recommended: Booklist, School Library Journal, Caring Concepts, Bereavement Magazine, National Bereavement Resource Guide This highly reviewed video highlights 11 boys & girls ages 4-14, while they discuss grief experiences due Read More...
	What About Me?: Teens & Depression Chris Award--Columbus Int'l Film & Video Festival CINE Award Depression can happen to anyone and the root causes are not always clearly understood but it is important to know that psychological and medical help is available. You can get better. This ethnically diverse group of teens, who have experienced the depths Read More...
	What About Me?: Teens & Divorce A very large number of teenagers live in split homes and deal with complex living arrangements. Even though these teens may understand they are not the cause of a divorce it isn't always something easy to accept. There is tremendous stress and anxiety placed upon these young adults trapped in the middle. Read More...
	When A Loved One Dies: Walking Through Grief As A Teenager When a Loved One Dies: Walking Through Grief as a Teenageris an ideal resource to help a teen dealing with grief. It features interviews with bereaved teens, because teens are most receptive to their peers. They speak from the heart, sharing candidly about their pain and healing. Divided into segments, the video covers topic Read More...
	Where Do Babies Come From? Where does a baby come from? How did it get into its mothers belly? How can it eat in there and how does it get out of the belly? Inquiring children want to know! We learn that everything starts with an egg and a sperm, and that we have all eaten through the belly button. This program contains anatomically correct g Read More...
	Why Can't Michael Pay Attention Gold Award, Charleston International Film Festival.Join the parents of six-year-old Michael as they seek to understand his impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention. After a multi-faceted assessment, Michael is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Michael's parents learn techniques such as 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...
	Your Body, Your Health And Drugs Recommended School Library Journal, Parents Choice. Silver Telly Award.Elementary students must understand at a young age the harmful effects drugs and alcohol have on their body. Presented as an early education drug prevention and health program, young viewers will understand the connection between respecting Read More...