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*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... |
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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... |
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All About Directions Series Parents’ Choice Approved Recommended: Science Books & Films, School Library Journal A 4-part series for teaching young children the difference between left, right, north, south, east, west, clockwise, counter clockwise and receiving, giving and understanding directions. Helpful hints Read More... |
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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... |
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... | |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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Establishing Your Breastfeeding Relationship Deciding to breastfeed a newborn is HIGHLY recommended by pediatricians and nutritionists. Establishing Your Breastfeeding Relationship explains why and helps make new mom's and infant's experience a success. This up to date program is divided into two sections:'Getting Started' covers the benefits of nursing fo Read More... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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Skills & Drills Series A 6-part series of instructional sports programs introducing basic to more advanced skills required to play popular sports at the recreational level. Includes full demonstrations of each key skill supported by a number of reinforcing drills. This series offers assistance to aspiring athletes as well as to their Read More... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |