PARENTING

       CHILD ABUSE:  A GLOBAL CRISIS (29 minutes) Explores solutions to child abuse through interviews with experts around the world.

 

HYPERACTIVITY (30 minutes) The program explores some of the myths surrounding this common psychiatric disorder of youth and takes a look at treatments.

 

LOVE AND CARE (HLUB THIAB TSHUA) is a ten minute video of the Fragile- Handle with Care child abuse prevention program.  The video is in the Hmong language and features local Hmong families.

 

MENTAL HEALTH IN HEAD START: IT'S EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS (18 minutes) This documentary focuses on the mental health component of the Head Start program. It includes mental health practices and activities for use in early childhood education as well as tips on improving mental health for parents and staff.

 

MENTAL HEALTH IN HEAD START: A PARTNER FOR FAMILIES (28 minutes) Includes various parents of young children discussing their biggest challenges, struggles, and needs as parents. Head Start builds partnerships with parents and can help parents in meeting their child's mental health needs. Worksheets and questions for group discussion are available with this video.

 

PARENTING TODAY (40 minute video and booklet) Entertaining and informative video that explores a baby’s development in the first 12 months of life. Professionals and parents share ideas.

 

PORTRAIT OF PROMISE:  PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (11 minutes) Features three families whose lives have been devastated by Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Addresses the damaging effects of violent shaking and offers insight on prevention.

 

POSITIVE PARENTING: TIPS FOR FATHERING (25 minutes) A variety of dads interact with their children ages birth to 3 years. Practical tips are shared on how to provide support and care. (2 copies)

 

“SCARED SILENT” BY OPRAH WINFREY (49 minutes) Numerous families who have been affected by various forms of child abuse tell their stories.  The abuse is discussed from the viewpoint of the victim as well as the perpetrator.

 

THE FIRST YEARS LAST FOREVER (30 minutes) Information is provided on how parent and child interaction during the first three years of life can help children reach their full potential.

 

THE HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK-English and Spanish version (72 minutes) Dr. Harvey Karp demonstrates techniques to sooth a crying baby. The 35-minute segment is followed by Dr. Karp’s responses to questions frequently asked by parents of newborns.

 

WORKING MOM’S SURVIVAL GUIDE (46 minutes) Addresses factors that contribute to a balanced lifestyle for working moms. Also includes a section on aerobics and looking your best.

 

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