History of Parenting Practices: Child Development Theories

VISUALZ

Put today’s best practices in child rearing into context with this video. Divided into 20-year increments, History of Parenting Practices provides an overview of the events, policies, and theories that shaped how mothers and fathers raised their children over the course of the 20th century. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (18 minutes)

Science of Babies

National Geographic

Using sophisticated CGI and fMRI imaging techniques, this program explores the amazing biomechanical benchmarks in the first 12 months of a human life. Viewers witness the drama and spectacle of birth, watch the infant’s lungs kick in, observe the swiftly beating and rapidly growing heart, study the expanding skeleton, and examine the muscles that mature with every little kick toward the ability to crawl. Cell division, the building of neural synapses, and the sharpening of vision are also shown. Day by day, month by month, the human baby develops senses and adds skills, all the while intent on another elemental achievement—the first step. A National Geographic Production. (50 minutes)

Infants with Disabilities: A Baby on Board Case Study

RTE Commercial Enterprises DAC

Although children with birth disorders face special hurdles as they grow, today's parents of challenged or disabled children should be able to benefit from a variety of resources and support systems. This program depicts the difficulties and uncertainties of a couple whose first child was born with Down syndrome. Now expecting their second baby, the family undergoes increased stress as their 10-month-old son awaits heart surgery. Viewers learn about the parents' initial reactions to his condition, their quick acceptance of it, and the ways in which they began to deal with his health issues. With input from medical experts and advice from other families, midwife and public health nurse Grainne Ryan helps the family build their knowledge and coping skills. (25 minutes)

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse

ABC News

According to child behavior experts, one in three people abused as a child will also use physical force on her or his own children. This edition of Primetime spotlights three primary caregivers of one or more young children—a 63-year-old grandmother, a 36-year-old mother, and a 29-year-old father—who are hoping to beat those odds by taking part in a mentoring program for at-risk caregivers called Parent Aide. The people in this video are filmed at their worst—and also at their best as they begin to apply the new behavior-modification techniques to the children’s actions as well as their own. Commentary by Alan Kazdin, director of the Yale University Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic and author of The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child, is featured. (39 minutes)

Understanding the Nature of Conflict

ClickView Pty Limited

In a health care setting, intricate ethical, moral, and professional obligations make the workplace particularly prone to conflict. Focusing specifically on aged care, this program examines the typical conflicts that can occur at work and the most productive ways to handle them. First, conflict is defined, and situations in which it is more likely to arise as well as indicators of forthcoming disagreements are outlined. Next, the five general styles of conflict are explained and the skills to manage any type of conflict are summarized. Then, behaviors that elicit resistance, such as blaming others and making threats, and those that elicit cooperation, such as making eye contact and displaying empathy, are reviewed. Part 1 of the series Conflict Management in Health Care. (20 minutes)

Early Childhood Professions

VISUALZ

Who better for students to learn from about early childhood professions than people already working in the field? Over the course of this video, a variety of high-energy, engaging professionals who work with children talk about some of the choices available to students today. Interviews include a kindergarten teacher, a Head Start associate director of operations, a public health nurse, an in-home child care provider, an elementary school principal, a Montessori school director, and a pediatrician. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (18 minutes)

Becoming Me: The Gender Within

Mary Ann Watson

What ultimately determines a person’s gender? Is it chromosomes, hormones, genitals, or an innate sense of self? In this Telly Award–winning program, five transgendered individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 speak openly about what it has meant to them to be transgendered—their first experiences of gender confusion, life after coming out, family responses, and more. Advice for others who may be questioning their own gender is provided, and the process of sexual reassignment surgery is addressed. Contains clinically explicit language. An expanded version of Becoming Me: The Gender Within with graphic operating-room footage of male-to-female and female-to-male SRS performed by Dr. Marci Bowers is included on DVD only. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. (40 minutes)

Conflict on a Local Scale

Classroom Video

This program examines types of conflict that can occur at the local level, whether that locality is a single town, a region, or an entire country. After generally addressing armed conflict—different types of war, where they tend to proliferate, and kinds of weaponry used—Conflict on a Local Scale illustrates unarmed conflict through five examples. They include a clash of recreational interests in Britain’s Lake District; in Cambodia, the forced eviction of residents from confiscated oceanfront real estate; the potential expansion of England’s Heathrow Airport, which would necessitate the leveling of an entire town; tensions over inadequate water supplies in Ukraine, an instance of cooperative conflict resolution; and a municipal planning crisis involving a supermarket chain in the British town of Ottery St. Mary. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Geography of Conflict. (25 minutes)

Word of Mouth: Learning to Communicate

Acorn Media UK

From simple gurgles to the ingenious storytelling of a 3-year-old, this program illustrates how children learn to convey thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The development of nonverbal communication skills is examined as the film’s young subjects begin to parse out basic sounds and facial expressions, then apply what they discover in a way that becomes more proactive, verbal, and finally composed of logical sentences. Viewers can watch this process of language-building play out in fascinating, intimate scenes—starting with a single infant, then including his or her parents or guardians, and then encompassing an ever-widening circle of relationships. A part of the series Baby It’s You: The First Three Years. (25 minutes)

The Thinker: Mental Development in Childhood

Acorn Media UK

Is a baby actually learning something when he knocks down a stack of blocks? What happens in a toddler’s mind when she “feeds” her teddy bear? Why does it take just as much work to bake an imaginary cake as a real one? This program explores the process through which young children begin to reason, plan, and solve both concrete and abstract problems. Emphasizing that babies are driven to make sense of the world in the same way that they are driven to walk and talk, the video shows how this urgent need to learn is fulfilled through play, which relies on both action and observation. Basic discussions of memory and cerebral cortex development are included. A part of the series Baby It’s You: The First Three Years. (25 minutes)

You and Me: Childhood Identity and Social Development

Acorn Media UK

Brothers, sisters, best friends, worst enemies—childhood is a world of constantly shifting alliances, but somehow it also produces lasting emotional bonds. This program looks at the challenges young children face as they cultivate one of the most tricky human skills of all: getting along with other people. Viewers are given insight into childhood social development as the video addresses a number of important questions: When do children acquire a sense of self? How do they understand the feelings of others? At what age should they be expected to forge real friendships? Information on tantrums, separation anxiety, and building a sense of humor rounds out the discussion. A part of the series Baby It’s You: The First Three Years. (25 minutes)

Ergonomics in the Real World

ClickView Pty Limited

Ergonomics is concerned with designing objects and spaces for maximum utility by the people who use them. This program provides a thorough overview as it explores the history of ergonomics; discusses the key ergonomic principles of safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity and performance, and aesthetics; and presents a variety of specific examples of ergonomics in everyday life, including a vegetable peeler, an adjustable car seat, the Rotasole sports shoe, architect Steven Last's "The Last Beach House," and a shopping mall. The evolution of ergonomics, with its growing emphasis on how user-centered design and manufacturing impact the natural environment, is considered as well. (20 minutes)

Kids Raising Kids: Teenage Parenthood

Cambridge Educational

Young mothers need to be aware of the benefits and problems associated with the options of marriage or single parenting. This program stresses the importance of developing a positive and responsible attitude in order to make the best of the situation. The video provides information on finding a doctor, prenatal care, and the benefits of a practical diet, exercise, and childbirth classes, as well as advice on adjusting to the baby, assuming responsibility, continuing education, finding help, and managing finances. A Cambridge Educational Production. (42 minutes)

Solutions to Ten Common Parenting Problems

LSI Inc

This video provides simple and realistic solutions to many problems commonly experienced by parents of young children. Learn how to deal with temper tantrums, bed-wetting, misbehavior at mealtime and bedtime, and sibling rivalry. Answers commonly asked questions: how to toilet train; when does an illness require a doctor; is thumb-sucking bad; is television harmful; and what’s the difference between active and hyperactive? Parenting becomes more enjoyable and rewarding when you know how to interpret and handle a child’s behavior. Alleviates the need to search for advice and ideas by addressing the ten most common parenting problems and solutions in one easy-to-understand lesson. A Cambridge Educational Production. (50 minutes)

Violence Against Women

Global Communications

The secrecy surrounding domestic violence is the focus of this program. Hosted by a policewoman and a television news anchor, it contains stories of hope for women who are currently in violent relationships, and provides valuable information on how to leave an abusive partner. Specific information is included on speaking out, having a plan, when to leave, where to go, the legal aspects, getting help for abusers, and how to protect and counsel children who live in violent homes. (46 minutes)

Asperger's Syndrome: Autism and Obsessive Behavior

BBC Worldwide Learning

It is the size of the frontal cortex that helps separate the human brain from that of other animals. This part allows humans to communicate, infer meaning, and imagine, all basic to the socialization process. But there is a group of people, primarily males, who lack a small piece of this frontal cortex and who suffer from a mild form of autism. Identified as Asperger's syndrome in 1940, this condition makes them incapable of everyday social interactions. They live in a constant state of anxiety, a result of the phobias that are a part of the disease. This program profiles the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome and what sufferers and their families can do to overcome the limitations that it imposes. Original BBC broadcast title: I'm Not Stupid. (30 minutes)

Art Therapy with Older Adults: Beyond Words

Psychotherapy.net

Art therapy can help older adults cope with the psychological problems that often accompany aging, especially when illness has taken a toll. In this program, filmed at several senior centers, art therapists and residents describe the many benefits of expressive arts programs. The video demonstrates how creativity enables older men and women to regain a feeling of control, which boosts cognitive and social skills and alleviates depression—and because projects are matched to individual needs, even those with dementia or physical disabilities are enriched. Says one participant, ”I get more out of this than I do out of group therapy and psychiatric care.”(15 minutes)

Childhood Obesity

Ebix Inc.

“You may have heard of the childhood obesity epidemic. But is it real? And if it is real, how important is it? I’m Dr. Alan Greene, and the answer is yes, it’s very real.”

What Are Night Terrors?

Ebix Inc.

“Night terrors. What are they and what do you do about them? I’m Dr. Alan Greene, and I want to discuss this common childhood issue with you called night terrors, or sometimes ‘confusional arousals’ in some of the parenting books.”

Child Labor, Part 1: Rights & Wrongs—Human Rights Television

The Global Center

The Human Rights Commission estimates that in the 1990s, 11 million children were working in Pakistan; half of them were under the age of 10 and that 25% of Pakistan’s work force is made up of child laborers. This episode excerpts the film by Magnus Bergmar, “The Carpet,” which looks at Pakistan’s system of child labor and the movement to abolish it. The life and death of Igbal Masih is examined. Sold into bondage at the age of 4 over a $12 debt, he worked 14-hour days, seven days a week for six years before he escaped and helped over 3,000 other children escape bonded labor. His murder at the age of 12 has never been fully explained. Also featured is an interview with UNICEF Deputy Director Guido Bertolaso. Part of the series Rights & Wrongs: Human Rights Television. Original broadcast title: Child Labor I, Show #305. (26 minutes)

Safety: Car Seats for Infants and Toddlers

Krames StayWell, LLC

This program teaches parents how to select and properly use the car seats they'll need as their child grows from newborn through toddler size. With car crashes being the number one cause of death for children aged two and up—largely due to the lack or improper use of a car seat or seat belt—the information shown here is vital for children's car-riding safety. This video demonstrates infant-only, convertible, and toddler seats. To learn about car-seat safety for children aged four and up, see item #52792, Safety: Car Seats for School-Age Children. (6 minutes)

Cystic Fibrosis

Ebix Inc.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. CF causes your mucus to be thick and sticky. The mucus clogs the lungs, causing breathing problems and making it easy for bacteria to grow. This can lead to problems such as repeated lung infections and lung damage.

How to Use an Asthma Inhaler

Ebix Inc.

"Inhalers of one kind or another are often the mainstay of asthma therapy. I'm Dr. Alan Greene, and let's talk about how to actually use an inhaler."

Loftus Speaks: The Malleability of Memory

Uniview Worldwide

A highly regarded expert on memory’s malleability—and a lightning rod for controversy—Elizabeth Loftus has proved that people can become subject to false memory, with major implications for matters involving eyewitness testimony and repressed recollections. In this lecture, Loftus details her research on the malleability of memory. Topics include memory paradigms; memory distortion, as demonstrated by an incident involving Hillary Clinton; growing evidence of criminal convictions that were based on false memories; repressed memory accusations and implanted memories, as demonstrated by the landmark case Ramona v. Isabella; induced memory and misinformation studies; the creation of false memories, as demonstrated by Loftus’s Lost in the Mall Experiment; how psychotherapy techniques such as guided imagination, dream interpretation, and hypnosis can lead to false memories; and more. A Q&A session follows. (81 minutes)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Information Television Network (ITN)

Sometimes, the normal aches and pains of the aging process can indicate a more serious underlying medical condition. This program focuses on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of one such condition: carpal tunnel syndrome. Host Dr. Kevin Soden discusses how CTS arises and its diagnosis with hand surgeon Ken Means, while physical therapist Steve Moxie explains the various treatment options for patients diagnosed with the disorder. The patient’s point of view is provided through two senior citizens who underwent laparoscopic surgery to ease the chronic hand pain caused by the syndrome. Although serious at any age, CTS is highly treatable. (24 minutes)

Living Old: The Modern Realities of Aging in America

Frontline

Medical advances have enabled an unprecedented number of Americans to live longer lives, but some consequences of widespread longevity aren't altogether welcome. This episode of Frontline shows how, for millions of Americans, staving off mortality means facing chronic illness and a prolonged physical decline. Moreover, as the need for geriatric care is rising, the number of available caregivers is actually dwindling. Underscoring major challenges to America's overburdened health care system, the film addresses the fear of many experts-that we are on the threshold of a major crisis for our nation's senior citizens. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (60 minutes)

Into the Mind: Mind Control

BBC Worldwide Learning

In this program, host Michael Mosley provides an illustrated history of some of the most notorious psychology experiments ever conducted in science’s attempt to explore behavior, brainwashing, and free will. The survey includes Ivan Pavlov, his famous dogs, and his less-famous test trials on children; the CIA’s MK-ULTRA project, in which LSD was given to unsuspecting test subjects; and Robert Heath’s experimental psychosurgery on African-American subjects. Mosley also talks with B. F. Skinner’s daughter; a man who participated in Stanley Milgram’s obedience experiments; and a survivor of William Sargant’s electroshock therapy. Under the guidance of controversial psychiatrist David Nutt, Mosley even ingests psilocybin to explore its potential in treating mental illness. A BBC Production. A part of the series Into the Mind. (49 minutes)

Adult ADHD: Regaining Focus

Information Television Network (ITN)

Once thought to be just a childhood issue, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is now diagnosed in many stages of life, and affects men and women equally. In this program, patients describe how ADHD has negatively impacted their personal and professional lives—and share the ways in which they have overcome the restlessness and impulsivity that were formerly viewed as defects in character. Viewers also hear from medical experts who explain the neurological basis of ADHD and recent treatment options that are helping adults finally gain control over this condition. (30 minutes)

Miracle Cure? A Decade of the Human Genome

BBC Worldwide Learning

Announced at the dawn of the 21st century, the first draft of the human genome map hinted at a new world of personalized medicine and targeted gene therapies. After more than a decade, how close are we to that scientific utopia? This program looks for answers as it follows three individuals who hope their serious genetic disorders may soon be treated or cured. Sophie, 21, has cystic fibrosis, or CF. She wonders if the gene therapy that has saved a young boy from a deadly immunological disease might point to an answer for CF. Meanwhile, Tom, a 35-year-old alcoholic, visits a lab that has helped identify the genetic basis of his affliction, and Emma, also 35, longs for reassurance that her son won’t suffer from genetically inherited cancer as she has. A BBC Production. (50 minutes)

Life at 1: New Experiences

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The first year of life contains many challenges for children—and many opportunities to predict what kind of life a child will lead. This program introduces a group of 1-year-olds who are part of a large-scale longitudinal study in child development. Closely documenting the daily routines and developmental milestones of the children, the program gauges each subject’s ability to confront new experiences—with surprising results. Shy Haleema does well in a “stranger test” while lively Anastasia cries when separated from her parents. Jara’na’s future happiness may depend on his ability to deal with racism, while tiny Ben, born prematurely, upturns all expectations. Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5, and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (54 minutes)

Life at 3: Fighting Fat

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The number one predictor of obesity in children is an overweight parent—but genes are only part of the story. This program reports on the health and happiness of five toddlers who are part of a large-scale longitudinal study in child development. Highlighting the issue of childhood obesity, the program asks: Why are a rising number of children overweight and how does parenting make a difference? Could the way Lulu’s father disciplines her be the key to keeping her fit? Is Shine a high-risk candidate for obesity simply because her parents are broke? What does Joshua’s ancestry reveal about his chances for slimness? And how can Ben, a premature baby and the tiniest of toddlers, be in danger of becoming an obese adult? Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5, and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (57 minutes)

Child Genius: At Thirteen

Outright Distribution

The pressures of high-flying scholarship mixed with churning hormones can prove overwhelming to young geniuses. This program catches up with several child prodigies as they become teenagers, examining the forces, both positive and negative, that are shaping their development. Aimee’s star is rising, including a win at a high-profile music competition, but her relationship with her parents is undergoing severe strains. Michael is writing his fourth novel and is now homeschooled—creating, in some ways, a more difficult transition into the teen years. Meanwhile, Dante and his parents have tried a string of therapists in order to understand why his gift is so troublesome for the family. (48 minutes)

Day Care: Psychological Impacts on Child Development

ClickView Pty Limited

As the number of two-earner families continues to rise, the demand for day care is increasing. Filmed at a nursery, this three-section program discusses some of the possible impacts of day care on children’s long-term development. Parents, caregivers, and psychology experts express their views about the effects of day care on attachment; about children’s emotional, cognitive, and social development; and about a growing understanding that time spent in day care is of as much concern, psychologically speaking, as the quality of that care. The program concludes with insights into what might be done to help parents combine work and child care more effectively. A part of the series Applied Psychology. (28 minutes)

Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant

Meridian Education

The aging of the baby boomer generation will dramatically increase the need for home care, opening up opportunities in a frequently overlooked field. This program explores the challenging and deeply satisfying work of the home health aide and the personal care assistant-revealing the skills and special personality traits these jobs require and the personal rewards that come from helping people "age in place" with a degree of independence. Interviews with experienced practitioners clear up any confusion a student might have, showing that home health aides and personal care assistants deal with a patient's nutrition, hygiene, and safety more than with cooking, cleaning, and other household duties that may be needed. The program also points out the pleasant variety these positions involve, as aides and assistants often commute to several different homes during the course of a day. The training and certification courses for becoming a home health aide or personal care assistant, along with the possibilities for career advancement, are highlighted. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to national and state board certification standards. A Meridian Production. (22 minutes)

Flesh and Blood: Sibling Rivalry

BBC Worldwide Learning

Why are siblings often so different? Are "only" children lucky or disadvantaged? What are the long-term effects of birth order and sibling relationships? This program underscores recent theories that suggest relationships among a nuclear family's children-rather than those between parent and offspring-are the most meaningful to an individual's growth. Monitoring a group of 25 six-year-olds, the program follows experiments that highlight the significance of sibling rivalry and bonding. Among the lively subjects are James and his older sister Bernie, whose relationship is tested by their unstable living situation; twins Alice and Charles and their intrusive younger brother William; and Het Shah, an only child whose parents fear they have spoiled her. A BBC/Open University Co-production. Original broadcast title: Flesh and Blood. Part of the series Child of Our Time 2006. (60 minutes)

Right and Wrong: Moral Development in Children

BBC Worldwide Learning

Do most people get their values from their parents or from society at large? At what age, and with what tools, do children begin to work out what is right and wrong? Can young children distinguish between actions that are morally deviant and those that simply violate a social convention? This program explores those questions by observing a group of 25 six-year-olds and the varying levels of honesty and compassion they display. Confronted with simple yet specific tests-gauging their willingness to lie, cheat, and even destroy a photograph they are told is sentimentally valuable-each child exhibits a unique sense of what is good and correct. Equally revealing are the program's comparisons between childhood and adult idealism. A BBC/Open University Co-production. Original broadcast title: Right and Wrong. Part of the series Child of Our Time 2006. (60 minutes)

The Drugging of Our Children: Inside the ADHD Controversy

Gary Null & Associates

Some doctors are wary of prescribing medication for ADD or ADHD, especially when treating young patients—but the majority rely on psychotropic drugs. This program challenges the status quo, supported by a staggering amount of testimony and documentation. Incorporating detailed interviews with psychiatrists, neurologists, and education experts—as well as parents and kids who have suffered because of rigid prescription practices—the program analyzes links between school procedures, the medical establishment, and Big Pharma. Footage from the 1998 Consensus Development Conference on ADD/ADHD raises disturbing questions about how the disorders are diagnosed. (104 minutes)

Nutrition for Infants and Children

Meridian Education

The saying “You are what you eat” is oh-so-true—especially for little ones. This video explains the importance of good nutrition for newborns, infants, and toddlers and examines its beneficial effects on their growth and development. Filled with how-to and when-to advice, the video also discusses the relative merits of breast-feeding and bottle-feeding, potential food allergies, the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity even at a young age, and special dietary preferences like vegetarianism. Perfect for new parents and parents-to-be, caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn more about feeding children from day one through age five! A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, National Educational Technology Standards, and Standards for the English Language Arts. A Meridian Production. (26 minutes)

Portraits in Human Sexuality: Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy

Mary Ann Watson

It has been estimated that 80 to 90 percent of couples will have one or more of the nine sexual dysfunctions outlined in the DSM-IV. This program introduces the most common dysfunctions while dispelling myths about female sexuality, stressing the importance of good communication, and offering advice on improving sexual technique. Common sexual disorders are commented upon as well. In addition, a case study of a couple with psychogenically induced low sex drive provides an opportunity for viewers to learn what it is like to participate in sex therapy. Contains clinically explicit language and illustrations. (39 minutes)

The Toddler and Preschool Years

Cambridge Educational

Bedtime tantrums, poor mealtime manners, whining for attention, refusing to share-all are typical behaviors in young children that can test the patience of the most devoted parent or caregiver. Filmed with real families, this program shows how to use positive discipline techniques such as timeouts and problem-solving to guide youngsters into better behavior. A pre-discipline review is also suggested: Is the child tired or hungry? Bored or frustrated? Or maybe even frightened? A Cambridge Educational Production. (28 minutes)

Monsters in the Closet: Childhood Fears

Meridian Education

A fear of the dark. A fear of thunderstorms. A fear of monsters in the closet. Even a fear of being sucked down the bathroom drain. Although they are frightening, childhood fears are generally a benign part of growing up. In this program, parents and experts share their insights about the fears that affect children at different ages. The use of such fears to chart a child's cognitive development and ways to help children cope with their fears are also discussed. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Struggling with Life: Asperger's Syndrome

ABC News

Chad is mesmerized by trains. Mikki's passion is washers and dryers. And for Derek, life is a game show, where he is the host and anyone within listening range is a contestant. While these boys might seem like any other children, their intense obsessions are early symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. In this program, ABC News correspondent Jay Schadler reports on that neurological disorder, which makes normal interactions with peers virtually impossible. Studies conducted by Yale University's Fred Volkmar shed light on both the compulsive fixations and the difficulties in comprehending facial expressions that characterize Asperger's patients. (14 minutes)

Overview of Biotechnology

Meridian Education

Some of the hottest challenges facing the 21st century are being worked on right now by biotechnologists. This introductory-level program investigates the dynamic field of biotechnology and examines how it relates to a cross-section of different disciplines such as medicine, healthcare, ergonomics, and communications. In addition, employees from the biotechnology sector offer their insights on the work that they do and on the industry as a whole. A Meridian Production. (15 minutes)

Intellectual Development: The First Five Years

Meridian Education

Even a single day can bring changes in what a new baby can do. This informative program offers parents and caregivers ways in which to monitor a child's intellectual growth within a wide range of normal activity. A child development specialist, a pediatrician, and a parent explain what is going on in a baby's young brain and what can be expected to happen over the first five years of life. A Meridian Production. (21 minutes)

Eternal Scars: Physical and Emotional Child Abuse

Meridian Education

Sarcastic and rude statements to children can leave as deep a wound as a cigarette burn or welts from a belt. This important program looks at both physical and emotional child abuse, and the lifetime effects they may have on children. We touch on what you can do if you recognize abuse of someone you know. A Meridian Production.One 23-minute video.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Meridian Education

Several thousand seemingly healthy babies die in their sleep each year. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is one of the leading causes of death in infants. This program explores what is known about SIDS and examines some practices that may reduce risk factors. Physicians and other health experts discuss appropriate prenatal care and examine child sleeping positions, parental smoking, and other factors. Although significant advances have been made in the treatment of many serious illnesses, doctors and scientists remain baffled by SIDS and stress that there can be no blame if a baby succumbs to this silent killer. An excellent program for future parents, child care providers, and anyone else who has responsibility for infants. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Diagnosing and Treating Cystic Fibrosis

Skillbank Solutions Ltd

Divided into four segments, this program examines the presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and biochemistry of cystic fibrosis. Topics explored include chronic health problems associated with CF, the analysis of mutated genes through DNA sampling, the combined use of medication and physiotherapy to reduce damage, and the vital role of transmembrane regulators in passing chloride ions and water across cell membranes in the lungs. Computer graphics and endoscopic imagery enhance this informative educational resource. (21 minutes)

Evaluating Career Options

San Mateo County Community College District

This video illustrates how to evaluate career options based on the Three C's: content, conditions, and compensation. It expands on the Personal Career Profile and explains how to use information gathered from occupational research. (28 minutes)

Discipline

American Public Television (APT)

The most effective discipline is not punishment, but a form of teaching-and that requires an understanding of how a child learns. This video examines learning capacity at critical stages of development, presenting the best strategies for setting limits. (22 minutes)

Challenged Kids

American Public Television (APT)

Assistance is rapidly developing for parents of children with special needs. This video examines the role of science and technology in helping challenged kids enter the mainstream learning community. (22 minutes)

Fatherhood

American Public Television (APT)

New research points to the role that a father plays in his child's IQ development, social adaptation, and even the stability of that child's eventual marriage. This video offers a fascinating look at today's father, and what he can and does mean to his kids. (22 minutes)

Teen Parents

American Public Television (APT)

Over 1,400 teenage girls become pregnant every day in America. This video identifies three sources of support-family, school, and community-that are essential in helping teen parents raise children successfully. (22 minutes)

All about Girls

American Public Television (APT)

This video explores conflicting definitions of femininity and what it means to be a girl, and discusses how parents can help their daughters grow into healthy and well-adjusted adults. (22 minutes)

All about Boys

American Public Television (APT)

This video analyzes the links between biological and cultural development in boys, and addresses problems-such as Attention Deficit Disorder and behavioral difficulties in schools-that tend to involve boys. (22 minutes)

Siblings

American Public Television (APT)

Sibling relationships present complex issues. This video untangles the inner dynamics of those relationships, with a focus on birth order and its role in personality development. (22 minutes)

Twins, Triplets, and More

American Public Television (APT)

Increased use of fertility drugs has led to a rise in multiple births—twins, triplets, sometimes more. This video sheds light on the phenomenon, detailing the serious health and developmental issues that sometimes accompany multiple births. (22 minutes)

Grandparents

American Public Television (APT)

In many families, grandparents have become a valuable resource in childcare-but their importance is more than economic. This video discusses the role of extended family in child development, and gives advice on helping a child cope with a grandparent's death. (22 minutes)

The New Pediatrics

American Public Television (APT)

Corporate medicine is rapidly replacing the traditional family practice. This video provides today's parents with information and support in navigating the confusing new world of health care. (22 minutes)

Learning

American Public Television (APT)

Cognitive science has provided exciting breakthroughs in child development. This video demonstrates how children are learning much more, at much earlier ages than many experts thought possible-and that learning is rooted in emotion as well as logic. (22 minutes)

Bath Time-in Spanish

Snowden Media

This program will take you step-by-step through the proper way to bathe your baby in a safe, comfortable, and convenient manner. (14 minutes)

Handling, Diapering, and Dressing-in Spanish

Snowden Media

In this program, parents demonstrate safe and comfortable ways to hold and carry newborns, as well as techniques for diapering and dressing babies. (19 minutes)

Playtime-in Spanish

Snowden Media

This video demonstrates safe, simple, and enjoyable activities for parents to share with their infants. (16 minutes)

Postpartum Care-in Spanish

Snowden Media

This program will help new mothers understand what to expect during the postpartum period and how to avoid complications. (12 minutes)

Safe and Sound-in Spanish

Snowden Media

This program provides tips and suggestions to help parents create a safe environment for their infant. Recommended sleeping positions for baby are also shown. (16 minutes)

Sibling Preparation-in Spanish

Snowden Media

A new baby in the house can produce mixed reactions from older siblings. This program explores the emotions children of various ages may experience with an addition to the family and how parents can help them adjust. (17 minutes)

The Teen Years (Ages 13 to 18)

Cambridge Educational

"You don't understand me!" From generation to generation, that age-old outburst has characterized the parent/teen relationship. This program illustrates how to encourage teenage independence while using positive discipline techniques that promote taking responsibility for actions and behavior. Footage of real families is combined with expert explanations of how to use democratic discipline, honest communication, and other techniques to make this challenging time of life a time of growth for all. A pre-discipline review of the stresses in the teen's life is also recommended. A Cambridge Educational Production. (42 minutes)

The Child from 7 to 12

Meridian Education

Although children 7 to 12 still need their physical safety and health protected, they also require strong role models, boundaries, and positive feedback to develop fully. This video will take the viewer through two stages: (1) middle childhood, when children build on what they learned in early childhood, and (2) early adolescence, when children begin to undergo the changes associated with puberty. During these years, children typically pull away from the family unit and pay more attention to peers. While the influence of adults may seem less important now than during earlier periods, it is still vital that parents and caregivers learn to monitor and better understand each of the stages a child undergoes at this time. A Meridian Production. (20 minutes)

A Time to Change

Doctoroff Media Group

Whether they want to or not, four out of five Americans will likely die in hospitals or nursing homes, and the care they get will depend on both who is providing it and who is footing the bill. In this program, veteran PBS journalist Bill Moyers introduces crusading medical professionals—including staff members of the Balm of Gilead project in Birmingham, Alabama—who have dedicated themselves to improving end-of-life care by changing America’s overburdened health system. The DVD version of this program also includes a special video introduction by Mr. Moyers. (87 minutes)

Parenting Tips from the Pros

Cambridge Educational

Unfortunately, kids don’t come with an instruction manual. But parents and caregivers can benefit from the helpful advice offered by the experts in this program. Leading child psychologists outline effective strategies to help manage your child’s temper tantrums and teach your kids how to cope with their own emotions. When it comes to disciplining your child, you’ll learn about the four C’s of parental conduct—being clear, concise, consistent, and calm. Parent educators demonstrate the best ways to deal with whining and explain how to know when—and when not—to give your children rewards. Created with the best expertise available, this program will make the parent-child relationship a more rewarding and loving one. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (22 minutes)

Postpartum Care

Snowden Media

This program will help new mothers understand what to expect during the postpartum period and how to avoid complications. (11 minutes)

Safe and Sound

Snowden Media

This program provides tips and suggestions to help parents create a safe environment for their infant. Recommended sleeping positions for baby are also shown. (14 minutes)

Sibling Preparation

Snowden Media

A new baby in the house can produce mixed reactions from older siblings. This program explores the emotions children of various ages may experience with an addition to the family and how parents can help them adjust. (17 minutes)

When Your Baby Is Sick

Snowden Media

Nothing can be more distressing to a new parent than not knowing how to help when baby is sick. This program gives clear demonstrations of how to take an infant’s temperature using a digital thermometer and how to measure and give prescription medication. (11 minutes)

Food Fight: Childhood Obesity and the Food Industry

Nightline

It sounds laughable to blame food manufacturers and fast-food restaurants for children being unhealthily overweight. But Big Tobacco thought health-related lawsuits were a joke too—until they finally lost. In this ABC News program, correspondent John Donvan examines the food industry’s marketing strategies to see if and to what extent they are responsible for America’s epidemic of childhood obesity. Industry initiatives to make and offer healthier foods are also presented. Afterward, anchor Chris Bury speaks with Kelly Brownell, director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, and Gene Grabowski, of the Grocery Manufacturers of America. (23 minutes)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: When the Memories Won't Go Away

Multimedia Group of Canada

After a traumatic shock, most people experience immediate symptoms of stress-and for some, the feelings do not fade away. In this program, psychiatrist Cecile Rousseau, psychologist Deogratias Bagilishya, and other specialists in the field of emotional trauma discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The effects of adrenaline and cortisol on the body and the mechanics of narrative and emotional memory are also examined. Stories of trauma caused by child abuse, spouse abuse, war atrocities, and terminal illness are related by patients recovering from PTSD. (53 minutes)

Kids.calm: Childhood Stress

Meridian Education

Is childhood really the carefree and happy-go-lucky picture that some adults paint? Not always! In this program, we see that children do have stress in their lives, but not the wisdom or experience to know how to handle it. Eye-catching graphics and stories from the kids themselves will keep your classes watching to see fun and creative ways to handle stress in productive ways. And...a tag at the end of the program will provide useful skills for all adults who work with children. A positive, proactive way to help kids have childhoods filled with warm, positive memories instead of stomach aches, nail-biting, and too many tears. A Meridian Production. (20 minutes)

The Child from 1 to 3

Meridian Education

The transition from infant to toddler is a dramatic one. As physical, emotional, and social skills develop at this important time, parents and caregivers alike need to be aware of the important role that they play during the growth process. This video offers an easy-to-follow guided tour through a developing child’s early years of life. Advice from experts in the child care field provides additional insight into this formative period of human development. A Meridian Production. (20 minutes)

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: When Fear Takes Control

Multimedia Group of Canada

"At some point, you contemplate suicide. You think, 'This is useless. I'm suffering too much. What's in store for me?'" In this program, patients share their stories of terror and triumph as they struggle to deal with their irrational fears and avoidance behaviors. In addition, mental health professionals contrast behavioral cognitive psychotherapy, augmented by video conferencing and virtual reality, with psychopharmacological intervention, which usually involves anxiolytics, antidepressants, and beta-blockers. Computer graphics mapping out the physiological mechanics of a panic attack are also included. (53 minutes)

Life at 7: Peers

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

While parent-child bonding is obviously crucial early on, the ability to interact with peers is perhaps the greatest skill a young person can learn in the years following kindergarten. This program delves into the complex, rapidly evolving social lives of a group of 7-year-olds who have been part of a longitudinal study conducted since they were born. Does Anastasia have all the fun and the advantages by being an extrovert, or is there a downside to her intensity? Is quintuplet Ben really shy, or just introverted? If so, what’s the difference? And despite the hardships in his life, what role will Wyatt’s empathy play in his future? The significance of traditional male and female roles in social groups is also explored as viewers revisit Shine, whose parents challenge gender stereotypes. Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5 and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (48 minutes)

Big Mama

California Newsreel

This Academy Award–winning documentary profiles a devoted grandmother’s struggle to raise her grandson under the watchful eye of a complex and unsympathetic social welfare system. The film follows Viola Dee for 18 months as the 90-year-old cares for 9-year-old Walter in South Central Los Angeles. While contending with her own declining health and Walter’s behavioral and psychiatric problems, Dee fights—with limited success—to keep Walter out of foster care. Called “a great teaching tool” by the Council on Social Work Education, the video brings to light the challenges and concerns of the all-too-common phenomenon of elderly people parenting orphaned or abandoned grandchildren. (35 minutes)

Brainwaves: Electroshock Therapy—Madness

BBC Worldwide Learning

Medical science has made enormous strides since the days of using bloodletting and restraints in the management of psychiatric disorders, and yet a definitive cure for these conditions remains elusive. Focusing on electroshock therapy, this program gives an overview of mental illness treatments, from the crude methods of the Middle Ages to 20th-century breakthroughs based on new understandings of the brain. Patients undergoing ECT are interviewed before and after, providing dramatic evidence of the apparent efficacy of the controversial procedure, and experts discuss some drawbacks of the pharmaceutical approach. Some content may be objectionable. Contains surgical scenes of a graphic nature. A BBC Production. Part of the series Madness. (60 minutes)

Break the Silence: Stop the Violence

CDC and the Department of Health

Nearly one in eleven teenagers says they have been hit or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past twelve months. This clip features a discussion between parents and teens on healthy, respectful relationships before their children start dating. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). (5 minutes)

Cancer Wars: Immunology as a Weapon

SW Pictures LTD

Drugs, radiation, and invasive surgery are the standard methods for treating cancer. But what if the human body could summon its own immunological defenses against the disease? This program explores the real-world applications of that idea in cutting-edge medicine. Viewers learn how newly emerging forms of immunotherapy, based on the natural ability of human antibodies to fight cancer, are already being used to save lives. British cancer researcher Dr. Awen Gallimore shares her insight into the science behind advanced immunology-based cancer treatments, while a compelling case study features a man who has beaten non-Hodgkins lymphoma with the help of a revolutionary drug called rituximab. (25 minutes)

Doctors and Nurses: Can Poor Countries Train and Retain Them?

SW Pictures LTD

"Brain drain" is a core problem in the developing world, and an especially tragic one in the field of health care. For many African countries, training new doctors and nurses is almost a fruitless enterprise-since, upon completion of their schooling, these young professionals typically leave for high-paying positions abroad. This program analyzes the predicament by following a young, Malawi-born gynecologist as he wrestles with a fateful decision. Should he earn a good living in the West or make a crucial difference in the life of his native country, albeit on a meager salary? His journey of discovery (and self-discovery) incorporates interviews with Malawian medical students, educators, nurses, and fellow doctors. Dr. Mubashar Sheikh of the Global Health Workforce Alliance is also featured. (25 minutes)

Wound Management

ClickView Pty Limited

Effective wound care extends far beyond disinfection and dressing. In fact, wound management is a cornerstone of proper hospitalization, and nurses and nursing assistants may be required to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of wounds. In order to fulfill these roles, it is critical to have an understanding of the diverse procedures involved. This program illustrates skin anatomy in a wound-care context, explores wound classification, and depicts wound treatment, dressings, and documentation. Viewers learn about the age-depth-color and red-yellow-black systems of classification, debridement procedures, the use of normal saline solution, the application of foam or hydrocolloid dressings, and more. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (20 minutes)

Restraint-Free Environments in the Long-Term-Care Setting

Nevco Educational Video Inc

Eliminating restraints from the nursing home environment is not an unattainable dream! This program outlines the components of a restraint-reduction plan: developing a team approach to resident safety; assessing needs and developing interventions based on each resident’s presenting problem, behavioral triggers, and available resources; and working toward desired outcomes through regular evaluation of interventions and adjustment of the resident’s care plan. The best restraint alternatives? Those that take into account the resident’s weaknesses while focusing on the resident’s strengths. Designated for 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education. A viewable/printable facilitator's guide is available online. (29 minutes)

Emotional Needs of the Resident

Nevco Educational Video Inc

When a patient at a long-term-care facility is depressed, confused, or displays aggressive behavior, it can create a stressful environment for other residents as well as numerous frustrations for the staff. This program is designed to help nursing assistants build support skills and develop a bedside manner as they meet the emotional needs of patients—while also avoiding burnout. Topics include the need to remain sensitive and flexible in response to a resident’s emotional challenges, the importance of including patients in treatment decisions, and the best ways to address the hardships that long-term care causes patients and family members. Specific strategies for resolving conflicts and disruptions are also discussed. Designated for 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education. A viewable/printable facilitator's guide is available online. (31 minutes)

Nurses at Risk

Nevco Educational Video Inc

The demands of nursing can affect an individual physically, mentally, and emotionally. This program is designed to teach nursing staff members how to cope with the unique demands of their duties, examining specific stressors and highlighting strategies nurses can use to decrease the possibility of stress-related disorders. Identifying negative coping mechanisms commonly used by nursing personnel, the video discusses their health impact and describes positive stress-management techniques. Viewers learn to recognize characteristics commonly associated with a codependent personality and how those characteristics could manifest in a codependent nurse. Safety and security issues and their corresponding protective measures are also explored.Designated for 3 contact hours of continuing nursing education.The DVD version includes a Chinese-language introduction.

Life at 5: Resilience

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The story of a child’s development is written most poignantly in his or her ability to bounce back after pain and trauma. From outward, observable behavior to the mysterious inner world of epigenetics, this program examines the coping mechanisms of 5-year-olds in highly varied contexts and surroundings. Aside from catastrophe or a loved one’s death, parental separation is the most traumatic experience for any child, and, unfortunately, that topic applies to several youngsters here, including Daniel, LouLou, and Wyatt. But Shine has a different tale to tell—about her parents’ astonishing rebound from the economic abyss. Is their resilience mirrored in her own development? And does Joshua’s burgeoning physical prowess signal the most effective way to overcome stress? Part of the series Life at 1, 3, 5, and 7: A Longitudinal Study in Childhood Development. (52 minutes)

Building Literacy Competencies in Early Childhood

Davidson Films

With the growing reliance on computer-based communication and the return of public interest in early schooling, much attention is being paid to the attainment of literacy. Filmed in several multicultural preschool and kindergarten classrooms, this program reviews underlying cognitive, social, and physical requirements for all formal education and then presents the literacy-specific understandings and skills that have been widely cited but not always adequately described. This video presents an integrated vision of how the precursors of literacy stem from appropriate experiences provided by thoughtful adults to the children in their care. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (32 minutes)

I Remember Better When I Paint

Yade French Connection

Researchers studying the therapeutic potential of art are finding that Alzheimer's patients who spend time painting, or simply looking at paintings, become more focused, calm, and communicative. This program documents the positive impact that creative engagement has on people with dementia disorders, and explains how art therapy sparks a neurologic process that ultimately allows patients to regain a sense of dignity and autonomy. Author John Zeisel (I'm Still Here) provides insight into why patients become withdrawn, and medical experts, family members, and caretakers offer commentary throughout. The video also includes a conversation with Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of actress Rita Hayworth, about how painting helped her mother cope with the disease. Narrated by Olivia de Havilland. (54 minutes)

The Big Picture: Walter Reed, Army Medical Center

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

This episode of the U.S. Army’s The Big Picture television series is told by the soldiers and doctors of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Viewers of this video from the National Archives and Records Administration will see doctors and nurses giving highly specialized treatment to patients and how the patients respond to this kind of treatment. (30 minutes)

Common Childhood Illnesses: Diagnosis and Treatment

Cambridge Educational

At some point in their young lives, children will probably come down with a cold, a stomach upset, an earache, pinkeye, or the flu. Drawing upon the knowledge and insights of two pediatricians, a pediatric nurse, and parents with a lot of hands-on experience, this program will show viewers how to identify and deal with those common childhood illnesses—and reduce the likelihood of future reinfection, too. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (29 minutes)

Babyland: Infant Mortality in Memphis, TN

ABC News

There are places in America where the infant mortality rate echoes that of a developing world country. This ABC News program travels to Memphis, Tennessee—epicenter of the nation’s worst infant death statistics—to investigate the issue and explore possible solutions. Viewers visit a cemetery with the heartrending epithet “Babyland” and witness an unusual pairing between a black teen mother-to-be and a white suburban church volunteer trying to prevent another tragic outcome. Studying premature birth, the main factor behind infant mortality, the program also profiles Memphis residents dedicated to raising awareness of, and spurring action on, our health care system’s most deplorable failing. Viewer discretion is advised. Original ABC News broadcast title: Babyland. (43 minutes)

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Information Television Network (ITN)

Lung disease-or pulmonary fibrosis, to use a more clinical term-is actually a set of illnesses that cause progressive scarring inside the lungs. This program takes a close look at the disease, the ways in which it is often detected, and current strategies for treating it. Showing how, over time, pulmonary fibrosis replaces healthy lung tissue with scar tissue, the program demonstrates how this causes airways to constrict, making oxygenation difficult and eventually impossible. Doctors, researchers, and patients are interviewed, presenting several case studies. Viewers will discover how clinical trials may one day lead to a drug that prevents lung function from worsening-allowing patients to live longer. (28 minutes)

Recipe for Success: How Children Learn

BBC Worldwide Learning

How and why do humans learn new things? Why are we stronger in some skills than others? At what age do we learn most quickly, and how can we improve our learning capacity? This program studies the knowledge-building process that typically occurs in childhood by observing 25 six-year-olds as they adapt to the challenges of their surroundings. Focusing on seven key areas in which learning takes place-musical ability, logic, emotional understanding, creativity, narrative skill, spatial reasoning, and physical dexterity-the program studies the varied strengths of several children as well as the learning difficulties many struggle to overcome. Environmental and parental influences, as well as the role of self-motivation, are evaluated. A BBC/Open University Co-production. Original broadcast title: Recipe for Success. Part of the series Child of Our Time 2006. (57 minutes)

Sepsis: The Peril of Infection

Information Television Network (ITN)

A frightening and often deadly affliction, sepsis is a result of the immune system overreacting to bacterial infection. This program thoroughly examines the cause of sepsis, its specific symptoms and effects, and the possibility of treatment and recovery if life support and antibiotics are administered in time. Describing how immunological defenses shift into overdrive to rid the blood stream and organs of invaders, the video illustrates the all-too-frequent results of the human body attacking itself: organ damage and, typically, system failure. Case studies of sepsis survival and expert commentary from physicians at major medical centers are also included. (24 minutes)

Thanks for the Memories: How Children Remember

BBC Worldwide Learning

Do our brains store experiences from our first few months of life? What happens to children who witness disturbing events before age two? How does being unwanted affect a baby? This program explores the personal significance of memory and examines the developmental stages at which meaningful awareness is formed. Visiting a group of 25 children, the film observes them as they turn two years old and studies the relationship between their memories and their current state. Among them are troubled Charlotte, who has converted her fear and sadness into bad behavior, and Jamie, whose mother has had difficulty forming an attachment to him. A BBC/Open University Co-production. Original broadcast title: Thanks for the Memories. Part of the series Child of Our Time 2002. (60 minutes)

Power Struggles: Parents vs. Children

BBC Worldwide Learning

Is it healthy for parents to exercise complete control? Are rebellious children better equipped for the future? What measures should be taken to reign in unruly kids? This program looks at childhood battles for independence and the reasons why such struggles are psychologically necessary for children to undergo. Observing a group of 25 toddlers who have become self-aware and generally want their own way, the film examines the tests of will that arise during this crucial time. Triplets Alice, Mabel, and Phoebe compete for attention. Twins Ivo and Alexander have perfected the art of the temper tantrum. And how will disabled mom Alison discipline her rambunctious son? A BBC/Open University Co-production. Original broadcast title: Power Struggles. Part of the series Child of Our Time 2002. (60 minutes)

Heart Replacement: Second Opinion—Taking Charge of Your Health Care

John McLean Media

Technological innovations have made heart failure treatments increasingly successful. Learn about advancements taking the place of heart transplants in some patients. Understanding what to expect of the surgery itself, potential risks, and follow-up care are critical to long term stability. (27 minutes)