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Kids today are in constant competition and motion. But at what cost? Learn what can parents can do reduce the stress and buck today's trend toward the race for reward.
Do your viewers have a "don't ask, don't tell" teen alcohol policy? Do kids in your community think that "everyone is drinking," when actually they are not? Parenting in the Age of Alcohol explores a sobering perspective on teens, alcohol and a parent's responsibility.
After school, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., 14 million kids are on their own. Known as the "prime time for crime," kids are more likely to shoplift, use drugs or alcohol, have sex or drive recklessly. Learn about ways to keep kids safe.
When surveyed by the Centers for Disease Control, 28 percent of teens say they feel sad or hopeless for weeks in a row. Without hope, kids see no reason not to take dangerous risks. How can we help the kids who have given up on themselves? Learn about the power of hope and help kids to talk about and anticipate the days, weeks, months and years to come.
Every day in America, 4 million children are NOT in school. Hundreds of thousands more skip class, unexcused. Learn why kids "disconnect" - and how parents and teachers can help students engage and commit to their own education.
Learning to read - and starting to "feel like a reader" - literally can change one's outlook on life. Help viewers learn techniques to detect comprehension problems, change defeated attitudes and even identify when kids mask their reading struggles.
Research tells a sobering story: 75 percent of 12th graders have tried alcohol; 30 percent say they've been drunk in the past month; and each year nearly 150,000 teens wind up in the emergency room with alcohol-related injuries. Are parents sending mixed messages to teens when it comes to alcohol? Teen drinking is reaching epidemic proportions. Help viewers learn what parents can do to stop the trend.
The home medicine cabinet may offer kids their most accessible source of drugs. Offer your viewers an eye-opening look at the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs among today's teens and young adults.
Video games. Cell phones. Computers. TV. The American Medical Association reports that five million kids are addicted to videogames. Has technology overtaken your child's life? Learn about today's new high-tech addiction, its impact on kids - and families, and how parents can take control.
Messages about body image, self-worth and sexuality are everywhere in advertising, TV, online and in movies. The 31.6 million kids in America today represent the largest generation in U.S. history - a generation that collectively spends $200 billion each year on products. Help your viewers help their kids to understand the power of the media and become more critical thinkers.
Experts say when it comes to reversing today's bullying epidemic, it's the silent witnesses - those who stand by and do nothing - who may be the most powerful weapon of all. Watch Silent Witness to learn ways to help kids stand up for themselves - and others.
Greater affluence - more stuff - doesn't lead to real happiness. In fact, it can take away from the things that do make us happy. Help families learn how to stop this disease called "Affluenza" from infecting kids.
Scientists predict that today's children will have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Do something about childhood obesity! Learn about family exercise time, healthy snack choices, helping kids to take charge of their own health - and more.
Nearly 3 million students are currently diagnosed with learning disabilities. Learn evidence from experts regarding the brains of these children and how they are actually wired differently. Help parents discover how to help their child succeed in school... and in life.
Cough syrup. Cold tablets. Other kids' ADD medications. Could your child be abusing over-the-counter or prescription drugs? Generation RX provides information parents need to know.
All kids make mistakes ... but some bad choices can lead to terrible outcomes. As parents, we need to do everything in our power to help our children learn to make smart decisions.
How do you help your kids learn about the consequences of a split-second decision? How do you help them avoid dangerous and risky situations? Watch Good Kids, Bad Choices and find out. You'll see real teenagers talk about the split-second decisions they made ... the terrible outcomes ... and what they wish they had done instead. You'll learn tips from experts and parenting advice about the steps you can take to help your child learn to make better decisions. And you'll hear the inspiration from families who can help your family - before it's too late.
Kids are growing up in a 24/7 cyber-world. Who are they "talking" to? How can we keep our kids safe from danger - both emotional and physical? Hear insights on setting specific rules, keeping track of kids' online visits, and talking with them - armed with hard facts and real-life examples - about the very real threats out there.
Crystal Meth. It's so addictive, use it just once and youAward addicted. Each year 12 million kids try methamphetamine. The stories and the realities are frightening. Just Once is not about scaring our children. It's about teaching them, warning them, guiding them.
Teens can be moody, impulsive and irritable. But how can parents tell if the tears are a sign of something more? Learn about depression's warning signs, treatments and what works with kids.
Sex. It's not easy to talk to our kids about it in a way that they'll listen. Here's advice about where, when, what and how to talk with your kids about sex.
What makes defiant teenagers tick? Discover the clear-cut, physical traits in the teenage brain that explain typical "teen behavior" - and ways to sharpen teen parenting skills.
Why do boys struggle so much in school? Experts have proven there are learning differences between boys and girls. Learn how schools are adapting - and what parents can do for their boys.
Why do some children succeed while others fail? Get an inside glimpse into the lives of children who are reaching their personal dreams and goals despite challenges such as poverty, drugs, crime, family problems, cultural differences and more. Help parents and educators to help nurture the resiliency in our own kids.
Cell phones, chat rooms, text messages and blogs - theyAward all part of life today. But unlike face-to-face conversations, electronic talk is less regulated and often anonymous, sometimes with dire consequences. Help kids make better and safer choices by learning about today's online realities.
"Cutting" is the most popular form of self-injury today, and it is on the rise among adolescents. The first step to recovery is communication, but talking about teenage cutting isn't easy. The Enemy Inside can help.
Real stories about the reasons why kids skip school, their pressures and dreams for the future will help kids and parents talk about the importance of staying in school.
This program analyzes racism, prejudice and cultural diversity, and includes stories of role models: young people from diverse backgrounds who have become close friends.
Grades, standardized test scores, sports, awards, extracurricular activities - the competition some kids face is relentless and debilitating. This program offers insights and perspective to students who need help with anxiety and stress caused by an over-scheduled and intensely competitive life.
Statistics show that one-in-three women has been beaten, abused or raped - and that's just reported cases. And over 75 percent of the cases are by someone the victim knows. This half-hour program helps kids identify the risks that can occur in dating, including the psychological assault that is not uncommon in some teenage relationships.
Words cut as deeply and painfully as any physical bullying. These stories make it is clear: the hurt caused by exclusion, teasing, taunting, spreading rumors, either in person or online, can be devastating and last forever. After this program, some students will never again misunderstand the pain of cruel gossip and slander.
Research reveals that cheating is at an all-time high. How can we help kids become more ethical, truthful, and responsible? Learn ways to talk with kids about values and expectations -- and to understand their fears and pressures.
Having those conversations with kids about smoking, drugs and drinking isn't easy. How can we talk to kids in a way they will listen? Watching real-life stories about the outcomes of "innocent" teenage drug use can get the conversation started.
Kids experience loss in several ways: divorce of parents, death of a sibling or friend, a move to a new neighborhood and school. Watch stories of loss that will help the kids gain empathy for others who have experienced a loss, and feel less isolated if they have felt a loss themselves.
Magazines, TV, Hollywood - all create distorted views of beauty. For most kids, the dissatisfaction is minor. For some, dangers include anorexia, bulimia and emotional distress. This half-hour program will help viewers learn how marketing works, how images create dissatisfaction and ways to see beyond the distortions.
Expectations of parents, teachers and peers all have a tremendous influence on kids - in sports, in school and in life. Get viewers talking about what everyone seems to expect for their future, and what they should expect for themselves.
Get the community thinking about the terrible bargain inherent in performance drugs by watching the stories of those who cheated by using steroids and supplements.
Interviews with eyewitnesses, a now-convicted drunk driver, her boyfriend and family, and the victim's family will give viewers an experience so powerful and personal it will feel like they were drunk and behind that wheel that night.
It's scary, dangerous, and hard to talk about: one out of four sexually active teens contracts a sexually transmitted disease (STD) - 3 million new cases a year. STDs, including Chlamydia, herpes and HIV, are a silent epidemic that is getting worse. Real stories and surprising research into teen sexuality will get kids and the adults who care about them thinking about what they should do to prevent life-altering diseases.
Robbery, weapons, road rage, bullying. Violence is a troubling part of growing up for too many kids in America - boys and girls - and is often caused by a characteristic common among the young: an inability to envision consequences. These are stories about consequences, the pain and ruin experienced by both the victim and the perpetrator.
Anxiety levels among teens have increased by more than 30 percent in the last decade - anxieties that lead to drinking, smoking or using drugs as an escape. In this half-hour special, many kids will recognize themselves in the stories told, affording them a perspective on how to manage the pressure and anxiety in their life.
Fighting, cheating, cursing, rudeness, sexual display, disrespect. Introduce ideas about civility and courtesy that too many kids and families have never thought or talked about before -- which are critical prerequisites to a change in behavior.
Early love can shape teens' self-esteem and emotional well-being. Yet statistics are alarming: teen births are up for the first time in three decades, one in five teens has posted nude or suggestive pictures online. Viewers will see and hear the stories of real kids talking about the choices they madeˇK and now regret.
Does self-esteem lead to achievement? Have parents gone too far with false praise and reward? Learn from experts and kids themselves about what works and what doesn't when it comes to building self-esteem.
Today, the number-one killer of adolescents is not disease or illness; it is accidental injury, often caused by risky behavior. Kids' lives depend on the choices they make - choices to drink and drive, to take drugs, to have unprotected sex - or to say no. Help viewers improve the choices they make about nutrition, exercise, sex, alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Is teen drinking a rite of passage? Brain development research, along with teens sharing alcohol's real effects, help kids think about drinking's physical and emotional dangers, and delaying that first drink.
Kids say that teasing, taunting, exclusion or physical bullying happen every day. These bullies and "mean girls" leave wounds that often go deeper than broken bones and bloody noses. This Emmy® award-winning presentation addresses this bullying epidemic - and what can be done - through the eyes of both victims and bullies.
Sometimes peer pressure is positiveˇK but too often, it can be destructive. Drugs, sex, smoking, reckless driving ˇX even grades can be affected. Peer pressure encourages kids to make decisions they wouldn't normally make about sex, drugs, smoking, reckless driving, and school work. This program will minimize the power of peer pressure by showing viewers how to recognize it in their own life.
Drinking, smoking and using drugs are not "just part of growing up." What is the nature of childhood addictionˇK to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, even computers? Expert advice along with kids' real stories help parents determine whether their children are at risk.
A driver's license opens the door to freedom for teens, along with risks. More than any other age group - with little experience, distractions from the cell phone, radio and friends - to name a few, and speed - teens are getting hurt behind the wheel. Students will learn the consequences of common driving mistakes and how they can improve their safety.
Based upon William J. Bennett's best-seller, The Book of Virtues. Engaging high-quality animation and skill-based print resources bring to life character lessons for pre-K through third-grade students. Role models from literature demonstrate how these heroes have handled difficult situations and tough choices.
Agents of Change: Bullying and Beyond multi-media program outlines a five-step process that helps create a climate of change. School teams learn to understand the problem, identify solutions, create and use tools for change, implement ideas and take action, and measure their success.
Agents of Change: Bullying and Beyond multi-media program outlines a five-step process that helps create a climate of change. School teams learn to understand the problem, identify solutions, create and use tools for change, implement ideas and take action, and measure their success.
Facebook. Cellphones. Texting. Technology is the way kids communicate today -- and a new challenge for parents and educators when it comes to keeping kids safe and on the right track. Along with its benefits, the online world brings plagiarism and cheating, bullying, "sexting," cyberbullying and exposure kids have never had at such a young age. Growing up in The Digital Age requires requires education, excess and ethics - from adults who care. Hear from kids themselves about what they're really up to and in to online - and how to educate and protect even tech-savvy kids from others and their own behavior.
Influence healthy decision-making and get kids talking about today's challenges - from managing stress to nutrition and body image. Each multimedia DVD series features real kids talking about real issues.
Influence healthy decision-making and get kids talking about today's challenges - from managing stress to nutrition and body image. Each multimedia DVD series features real kids talking about real issues.
Preventing Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use and Abuse
Influence healthy decision-making and get kids talking about today's challenges - from managing stress to nutrition and body image. Each multimedia DVD series features real kids talking about real issues.
True-life stories and relevant activities help students and parents understand the long-term benefits of staying in school, as well as the negative effects of missing school.
Teens' real stories and experiences about being the bully and the victim. Explore what can be done to reverse the national epidemic of bullying and cruelty among kids and youth.
Get the conversation started about why the early use of "soft" drugs like marijuana, known at the gateway drugs, has been associated with a heightened risk of future abuse of stronger drugs.
Driving involves a great deal experience, attention and multitasking - behavior easily compromised with alcohol in the mix. Help new teen drivers realize the consequences of getting behind the wheel.
Nicotine in tobacco is just as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Explore why are so many adolescents using tobacco products and what is society can do about it.
Research confirms - and kids themselves demonstrate - that parent involvement is key to student success: improved academics; better classroom behavior; parents who feel a greater sense of ownership in what's happening at school.
Invisible Weapons -- Bullying
Addicted Kids - Drugs and Alcohol
Great Expectations - Stress and Anxiety
Innocence Lost - Teen Sexuality and Pressures
Behind the Wheel - Teen Driving
Cultural Divide - Tolerance and Diversity
Private Lives of Children - Anxiety and Peer Pressure
Research confirms - and kids themselves demonstrate - that parent involvement is key to student success: improved academics; better classroom behavior; parents who feel a greater sense of ownership in what's happening at school.
The Big Hurt - Obesity and Weight Issues
Shattered - Teen Drinking and Driving
First Comes Love - Early Dating and Sexuality
A Violent Age - Bullying and Violence
The Risk Within - Helping Teens Avoid Unhealthy Risks
Research confirms - and kids themselves demonstrate - that parent involvement is key to student success: improved academics; better classroom behavior; parents who feel a greater sense of ownership in what's happening at school.