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Child Development

Child Development

LIFE AT 9

Life at 9 provides a window on Australian childhood in an effort to uncover just what it is that gives a child the best chance at life. Every two years, the filmmakers revisit these children and their families to gain an in-depth snapshot of their lives, examining what it takes to give a child the best chance in life.

The children of today will need to be creative to solve the problems of tomorrow. So what is creativity and how creative are our children? What inhibits creativity and what helps it to flourish?

2 DVDs / 2014 / 110 minutes

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LIFE AT 7

The Life Series is an observational documentary series that chronicles the lives of 11 children as they grow from infancy to adolescence. Combining real life stories with cutting edge science, it offers a refreshing insight into contemporary family life.

Every two years, the filmmakers revisit these children and their families to gain an in-depth snapshot of their lives, examining what it takes to give a child the best chance in life. Now, with our children having reached the critical age of seven, and in the midst of profound life changes, this two-part series explores their first tentative steps towards independence and self-identity.

For the first time, in Life at 7, we hear directly from the children as they speak about who they are, and how they see themselves in their ever-expanding world.

2 DVDs / 2012 / 100 minutes

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COMBATING CONFLICT WITH CHARACTER: DEALING WITH BULLYING

A recent survey by the U.S. Department of Justice states that one out of every four kids is bullied in some way-and that estimate, according to other reports, is too conservative. Why is bullying so widespread? What are the various forms it can take? How should a bullying victim react to intimidation and physical aggression, or-ideally-avoid becoming a victim in the first place? This video addresses those questions as it looks at the root causes and potential solutions to bullying dilemmas. Studying the verbal, emotional, and social aspects of bullying and cyberbullying as well as physical harassment and attacks, the program also distinguishes between bullying that is typically male and typically female-revealing the wide range of results that all forms can have, from hurt feelings to academic problems to murder and suicide. Dramatizations and expert commentary highlight specific strategies to combat this disturbing challenge to American education and the well-being of its young people.

DVD / 2011 / 30 minutes

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COMBATING CONFLICT WITH CHARACTER: HANDLING PEER PRESSURE

The teen years are a time of experimenting with identity, but along with that search for self come major decisions about what groups to fit into-and how to fit into them. This video explores peer group influences; how they can cause young people to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform; and what can be done to avoid their pitfalls. Topics include positive, negative, direct, and indirect peer pressure; cultural forces, especially media-driven ones, that push the desire to be a "star" instead of making a genuine journey of self-discovery; and media stereotypes of what it means to be attractive, smart, or successful. The program also looks at how friendship groups can become cliques, how low self-esteem leads some people to manipulate or intimidate others to fit in, and how peer pressure, as pervasive as it is, can be countered with honesty, self-expression, and self-knowledge.

DVD / 2011 / 30 minutes

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LIFE AT 5

The third instalment of The Life Series features the ordinary and extraordinary journeys of eleven children as they learn to deal with many of life's hurdles including death, divorce and the day-to-day challenges of being a five year old.

Following on from Life at 1 and Life at 3, Life at 5 tracks the children against contemporary scientific findings from two areas of child development; childhood resilience and the factors which enhance school readiness.

As the lives of the children unfold, we grapple with the very essence of what it takes to make us all thriving, creative and happy human beings.

2 DVDs / 2010 / 110 minutes

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MORE TIME TO TEACH: MANAGING CONFLICT WITH STUDENTS

When teachers and students are in conflict, the teacher's response will often determine whether the situation escalates or de-escalates. MANAGING CONFLICT WITH STUDENTS gives teachers the tools to respond to conflict situations in a way that keeps problems small. Designed for general/special education teachers, administrators, and university instructors, MANAGING CONFLICT will reduce classroom disruptions, improve school atmosphere, and bring the joy back to teaching.

DVD / 2009 / (Educators) / Approx. 20 minutes

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MORE TIME TO TEACH: OFFERING CHOICES

Teachers often become angry or frustrated after making repeated requests for students to stop their disruptive behaviors. OFFERING CHOICES gives teachers the skills to remain calm and eliminates the need to constantly remind students. Designed for general/special education teachers, administrators, and university instructors, OFFERING CHOICES will help teach students responsibility as well as help teachers avoid the frustration of dealing with repeated misbehaviors.

DVD / 2009 / (Educators) / Approx. 21 minutes

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MORE TIME TO TEACH: WORKING WITH CHALLENGING PARENTS

When teachers are challenged by parents, their responses can become defensive, dismissive or divisive. This only seems to cause situations to get worse. WORKING WITH CHALLENGING PARENTS gives teachers the skills to respond to challenging parents in a confident manner that builds relationships. Designed for general/special education teachers, administrators, and university instructors, WORKING WITH CHALLENGING PARENTS will create a collaborative community between schools and parents to best help the child.

DVD / 2009 / (Educators) / Approx. 20 minutes

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LANGUAGE ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Learn how use quality literature and opportunities for interactive reading. See how to promote a child's understanding of print. Explore ways to integrate literacy activities throughout the learning environment.

Chapter 1: Quality Literature is the Foundation for Interactive Reading
Chapter 2: Knowledge of Print Awareness and Emergent Writing Guides Planning
Chapter 3: Planning for Intentional Teaching Opportunities Throughout the Classroom

DVD / 2008 / 90 minutes

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SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Understand how the learning environment can support social studies learning. Learn how to encourage children to learn collaboratively, becoming contributing citizens in a community. See how to help children construct an understanding of time, supporting history content standards.

Chapter 1: Creating an Environment that Supports Social Studies Content
Chapter 2: Fostering a Classroom Community
Chapter 3: Building a Foundation for History

DVD / 2008 / 84 minutes

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MORE TIME TO TEACH: RESPONDING TO STUDENT BEHAVIOR (SECONDARY VERSION)

Designed for general/special education teachers and administrators, staff development coordinators, and university instructors, this innovative program offers a unique model for increasing teaching and learning time.

By using student and teacher dramatizations of actual classroom situations, MORE TIME TO TEACH empowers educators to respond effectively to student behavior.

Teachers who have implemented this program have experienced the following results:

an over 40% decrease in classroom disruptions

a dramatic improvement in classroom atmosphere

considerably less fatigue at the end of the school day

DVD / 2007 / (Educators) /

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CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT: CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT

This program discusses issues affecting residential staff, including child care workers, camp counselors, and group home supervisors.

Topics
Importance of Attachment
Understanding Behaviors
Testing Limits
Ongoing Repair and Crises
Developmental Level
Developing Trust
Routine, Consistency, Predictability
Limits and Control
Containment and Self-Regulation
Self-Care
Building Basic Skills
Feelings
Touch
Strengthening Families
Maintaining Connection

"In order to create attachment with a child, the staff have to be safe. You're not going to have access to them unless you present in a way that appears to them safe. So you cannot create an attachment with the kids unless you're aware of your own self-care. " - Frank Grijalva, Residential Care Consultant

DVD / 2006 / 44 minutes

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CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT: PARENTING CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT

This program examines issues encountered by parents, including foster parents, adoptive parents, or family members who are caring for a child with attachment disorder.

Topics
Understanding Behaviors
Testing Limits
Ongoing Repair and Crises
Developmental Level
Developing Trust
Routine, Consistency, Predictability
Attunement
Limits and Control
Containment and Self-Regulation
Self-Care
Building Basic Skills
Feelings
Touch

"You can tell them that you love them, you can tell them that you're going to keep them safe, you can tell them all these things, but it takes them years to really believe that that's actually what you're doing. They have no trust. They can't trust themselves, let alone trust anybody else." - Denise, Adoptive Mother

DVD / 2006 / 45 minutes

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CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT: TREATING CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT

This program discusses therapeutic issues, and is intended for counselors, social workers, and therapists.

Topics
Therapist as Coach
Therapeutic Interaction
Building a Sense of Self; Safety
The Therapeutic Relationship
Structuring Therapy Sessions
Therapeutic Issues
Therapeutic Techniques

"If the child ultimately is going to come to trust the containing relationship, at some point in that containing relationship, they're going to have to hate you, and find out that their hating you doesn't break the connection between you, doesn't cast them out into the darkness, doesn't cast you into your dark place, doesn't make you punishing or abandoning." - Vivienne Roseby, PhD

DVD / 2006 / 43 minutes

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CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT: UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTED ATTACHMENT

This introductory program explains the internal effects of attachment disorder, and the behaviors that children lacking a "secure base" may display. Intended for parents, residential care workers, and therapists.

Topics
Secure Attachment
Disrupted Attachment
Neglect
Violence and Abuse
Internal Effects of Attachment Disorder
Behavioral Effects of Attachment Disorder
Obstacles to Rebuilding Attachment
Reactive Attachment Disorder Diagnosis

DVD / 2006 / 42 minutes

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL-AGE

A child's physical development is not as dramatic as it is during infancy, but the changes still are very apparent. Preschoolers can dress themselves, draw pictures, throw balls and run forward and backward. Language is developing at a very fast pace as they come into contact with the environment and others around them. Physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills occur best when the caregiver has apparent knowledge of children. This interactive DVD examines children at the age of three, four, five and school age. Learn how to create an atmosphere where children can have fun, learn new things and enhance their self-esteem. Numerous examples of activities are presented to help children cultivate positive self-talk, handle negative events and work individually and in groups. Experts also demonstrate how an activity can be adjusted so children can achieve success.

DVD / 2004 / 83 minutes

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES

Human growth and development involves changes in physical, social, emotional and intellectual functioning with time. This Microsoft PowerPoint presentation details the various theories of psychosocial and intellectual development and how children progress through the stages of their expected growth. The major contributors, such as Freud, Maslow, Havighurst, Piaget and Erikson, are highlighted in this informative slide show. Methods of assessing the developmental levels of children also are described.

CD-ROM (Win, PowerPoint Presentation (33 slides)) / 2004 /

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CHILD'S WORLD, A: MIND GAMES, INDEPENDENT THINKER, FACTS OF LIFE

The set explores the mental development of children.

Vol. 1 studies how they develop an adult's ability to discern the feelings of others and lie for both good and bad reasons.

Vol. 2 focuses on developing mental independence that examines the abstract thought of toddlers, the memory capacity of preschoolers, and the force of childhood tantrums.

Vol. 3 looks at children in relation to the existential questions of birth and death.

3 DVDs (Region 1)

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DISCIPLINE

Throughout a child's development, a parent will face many concerns, events, stages and differing personalities. On a daily basis, strategies and techniques must be developed to guide children. In this DVD students will explore and identify strategies, such as positive parenting when children misbehave, and will discover the three main styles of discipline - permissive, authoritative and authoritarian.

DVD / 22 minutes

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DISCOVERING NATURE (TRAINER'S SET)

By Karen Worth, Ingrid Chalufour

This comprehensive trainer's set provides an in-depth look - and visual tour - of the complete Discovering Nature with Young Children curriculum. The trainer's guide takes you through the curriculum step-by-step, with discussion plans, sample charts and forms, and extensive resource suggestions. The full-color trainer's DVDcontains eight real-life vignettes of the curriculum in use in the classroom.

DVD (With Publication)

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ENHANCING PHONOLOGICAL AND METAPHONOLOGICAL SKILLS OF CHILDREN WITH HIGHLY UNINTELLIGIBLE SPEECH

This program teaches how to evaluate phonological and metaphonological skills, identify optimal target patterns, and select appropriate enhancement tasks for children with highly unintelligible speech. It shows how to help children with impaired expressive phonological systems become intelligible and presents techniques for enhancing the metaphonological skills associated with emergent literacy.

DVD / 180 minutes

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FALLING OUT: 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS

Explore how conflicts are managed by 3 & 4 year olds and what they are learning in the process.

Clashes are very frequent for the under 5's and adults often find children's disputes hard to cope with. But sometimes moving in and breaking up conflicts denies children the essential experience of learning how to deal with these situations themselves.

DVD

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FAMILY BASED PREVENTION 7 - HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN: ROLES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND PARENTS

Understand how to delineate the significance of protective factors in young children. Learn strategies for supporting the development of assets and protective factors. Understand the importance of social marketing as a strategy for increasing parent involvement.

Understand key risk factors and important family protective factors. What are the barriers to parent involvement that teachers can address? Learn ways to promote parent involvement. Learn social marketing strategies that can increase parent engagement. Experience ways family celebrations and reading nights can involve families in prevention.

DVD / 158 minutes

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FIRM FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY LITERACY - FROM 0 TO 5 YEARS

Explore exactly how you can lay firm foundations for developing literacy skills right from the start

Communication and language development are at the heart of this documentary as they are the building blocks from which literacy skills develop. This film will show you how you can lay the foundations for developing literacy skills from birth up to the age of five.

DVD

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INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT: INFANT, TODDLER & PRE-K

Parents and caregivers who work with and teach children can be more successful by knowing how children learn and develop. The DVD helps caregivers tune into the various needs of children by showing examples of the typical physical, social and emotional development levels of children from infancy through four years of age.

DVD / 51 minutes

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LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, THE: NOT ALWAYS WHO THEY SEEM

This powerful program focuses on the connection between so-called "delinquent youth" and the experience of childhood trauma such as emotional, sexual, or physical abuse. The program features the unique stories of four young adults who are survivors of childhood trauma. They candidly discuss their troubled childhood and teenage years and reveal how, with the help of caring adults, they were able to salvage their lives. The caregivers, who helped these young adults through their teenage years, are joined by other helping professionals who provide thorough discussions of diagnosis and treatment issues. They offer valuable guidelines and insights on working with adolescents who have experienced childhood trauma.

DVD (With Discussion Guide)

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POWER OF PHYSICAL PLAY, THE: DEVELOPMENT & EFFECTIVE LEARNING - 0 TO 7 YEARS

Understand what motivates young children's physicality and why this is so important to their holistic development and learning.

The Power of Physical Play examines how this type of play supports physical development from birth to seven-years-old. It also shows how physical play has such an important role in a child's ability to become an independent learner. As we follow children during their day to day business within several settings, you will gain an in depth understanding of precisely what they are learning and how this supports their physical development and ability to become self regulating.

DVD

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SOYUL & TEACHER YVETTE: ADVENTURES IN PRESCHOOL SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

By Sally Durbin, Phil Bedel

Soyul and Teacher Yvette: Adventures in Preschool Second Language Acquisition, showcasing one dual language learner across fourteen months of preschool. An avenue for observation, it offers a dynamic view of the stages and strategies involved in second language acquisition. The featured video presents a singular case study of one child over time, capturing the trajectory of her language development.

Soyul and Teacher Yvette: Adventures in Preschool Second Language Acquisition consists of three twenty-minute videos and expressly supports:

Directors of early childhood education centers,

Instructors at colleges and universities,

Monolingual and bilingual teachers,

Parents and families.

Each video serves as a springboard for flexible, mobile professional development:

Video One documents Soyul, Teacher Yvette, and the four stages of preschool second language acquisition;

Video Two zeroes in on the characteristics of each stage with commentary on Soyul's language abilities;

Video Three focuses on the teaching strategies appropriate to Soyul at each of the four stages and the benefits of supporting the first language and culture of the dual language learner.

DVD (Closed Captioned, With English and Spanish Subtitles, CD-ROM) / 60 minutes

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WONDER YEAR, THE - 1ST YEAR & SHAPING THE BRAIN

See the amazing development and learning that takes place in a baby's first year

The Wonder Year documents the amazing learning and developmental changes that take place in a baby's first year. In this fascinating documentary you will follow baby Orson throughout his first year of life and filming starts just minutes after his birth.

DVD

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