New Library Items

As of June 2007

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Books

Creating Parent and Family Involvement: 101 Ideas for Teachers Who Care
(Book) PARENT INVOLVEMENT
by Hobart L. Harmon, Ph.D. and Ben H. Dickens, Ed.D.

Research reveals successful teachers share responsibility for student achievement. How can teachers get parents and family members to support student success in school? In this book you will: learn why parent and family involvement create student success; use a five-step process and simple self-assessment tool for creating meaningful parent and family involvement; discover how to implement 101 parent and family involvement ideas; receive over 50 tips teachers can give parents in helping their child be successful in school; and receive over 40 appetizer recipes for use in parent and family involvement activities.

ANGER DVDs

Peace Talks 3: Managing Your Anger
(DVD) ANGER
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Controlling one's anger is a critical life skill and Managing Your Anger explores the difficulties teens face learning to control theirs while dealing with raging hormones, the pressures of grown-up responsibilities and the generalized anger of mass culture. Teens humorously outline their biggest pet peeves, and learn to deal with some of life's most common aggravating situations without blowing up. Kids learn to express anger in non hurtful ways and let go of pent-up resentments through forgiveness and self-control.

BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT DVDs

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz: Did You Hear About�?
(DVD) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
15 minutes (Grades 3-5)

Follow the trail of gossip as it races through a school from child to child leaving confusion and hurt feelings in its wake. This lively program uses dramatizations to help youngsters begin to consider and discuss how it feels to be the target of rumors and gossip. Also available in VHS video.

Listen To What I Just Heard! Rumors and Gossip
(DVD) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
11 minutes (Grades K-2)

Young children usually accept everything they hear as the truth. Yet often the story that's being told isn't true at all it's a rumor. Likening the spread of rumors and gossip to the game telephone, this music-filled program helps young children understand how rumors and gossip can lead to hurt feelings and the importance of asking questions and setting the record straight before accepting a story as true. Also available in VHS video.

Odd Girl Out
(DVD) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
85 minutes (Grade 7-12)

A mother and her daughter confront the intimidation of teen peer pressure and the emotionally brutalizing social rituals of high school. A well-adjusted teenager becomes depressed when she's ostracized by her friends at school. Her mother must help her daughter regain her confidence.

Peace Talks 4: Dealing with Bullies, Troublemakers, and Dangerous Situations
(DVD) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Bullies are no longer the big loud kids who like to intimidate and push other kids around on the playground. Now bullies travel in gangs and often pack deadly weapons. The rules for engagement have changed and this program explores how to best handle bullies and protect victims without getting hurt. Teens learn how to recognize potentially dangerous situations and avoid violence by reasonably predicting the consequences of their actions.

Peace Talks 6: Handling Dating Pressures and Harassment
(DVD) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Handling Dating Pressures and Harassment deals with the difficult issues of sexual harassment, sexual coercion, and date rape, which are occurring with surprising frequency in the nation's schools. Discussion outlines typical types of harassment and abuse which occur in the teen years, and successful strategies for dealing with verbal and physical attacks. Teens learn how to say no to abuse and the importance of building healthy positive relationships.

The Bully Smart Series
(DVD) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
4 DVDs, 15 minutes each (Grades 3-6)

This 4-DVD set covers many aspects of bullying and offers possible solutions. In "Are You a Bully?", a series of vignettes shows that bullying goes beyond physical confrontation to include teasing, picking on other children, intimidation, threatening, leaving others out, and spreading rumors. "Five Ways to Stop a Bully" offers specific coping strategies. Viewers are encouraged to ignore the bully, ask the bully to stop, unite in confronting the bully, pretend the bully doesn't bother you and, as a final resort, tell a trusted adult. Mention is also made of cyber-bullying. Viewers learn how to be proactive in "Don't Stand By". They are encouraged to help those being bullied, talk to the bully, and inform adults of the situation. In "Help! I'm a Bully", three children admit to bullying and their actions, and the impact of those actions, are shown. Their recognition of the problem and decision to stop the bullying behavior is also explored.

CHARACTER EDUCATION DVDs

Auto B Good #1
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

In every child's imagination, the inanimate come to life. What if it was possible for those imaginations to become a reality and also teach important life lessons? There is such a place, the little city of Auto, just off of County Road "B" in the State of Good. This dvd addresses the following three topics-punctual, prompt, and ready

Auto B Good #10
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #11
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #12
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #2
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #3
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #4
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #5
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #6
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #7
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #8
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Auto B Good #9
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
30 minutes (Grades K-3)

Can I Have A Turn? Learning About Sharing
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
15 minutes (Grades K-2)

This program helps students think about what it means to share with others and how it feels when someone won't share with you. Youngsters learn three important ways to resolve conflicts that often arise when two or more people want to do the same thing. Also available in VHS video.

Excuses, Excuses: Give It Up!
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
21 minutes (Grades 5-9)

By middle school it is time to accept responsibilty and give up the excuse habit. Program follows the stories of three teens who learn the hard way that completing assignments and doing what's expected is part of growing up. Also available in VHS video.

Popcorn Park 1: Trustworthiness
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
22 minutes (Grade K-5)

Groark and Muggsy learn how important honesty and trust are in building good friendships. When Muggsy tries to impress Groark by stealing an expensive birthday present for him, Groark struggles to figure out the right thing to do, and teaches Muggsy that it is better to have friends you can trust than expensive toys. In this series, kids explore essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. This DVD contains both the English and Spanish language versions of the program.

Popcorn Park 2: Respect
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
26 minutes (Grade K-5)

Burna discovers that name-calling, teasing, and put-downs are not good natured fun. When her friends ostracize her for treating them disrespectfully and for bullying a new kid on the playground, Burna learns that the way to have good friendships is to treat people the way you would like them to treat you. In this series, kids explore essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. This DVD contains both the English and Spanish language versions of the program.

Popcorn Park 3: Responsibility
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
23 minutes (Grade K-5)

Groark and Burna learn that being irresponsible can be unfair and hurtful to everyone, including themselves. When Burna neglects an important responsibility by dumping it on Muggsy, and Groark makes a mistake and lets Muggsy take the blame, the result is a tangle of hard feelings that nearly brings their friendships to a painful end. In this series, kids explore essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. This DVD contains both the English and Spanish language versions of the program.

Popcorn Park 4: Fairness
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
27 minutes (Grade K-5)

Essie learns that being fair to everybody can be a lot harder than it seems. When she has to decide which of her friends will get the starring role in the annual Popcorn Park play, Essie has a lot to consider - including the not-so-fair actions of the two competitors. In this series, kids explore essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. This DVD contains both the English and Spanish language versions of the program.

Popcorn Park 5: Caring
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
23 minutes (Grade K-5)

Burna discovers (by being a "reading buddy") the personal rewards that come from giving of yourself to help somebody else. When Burna has to make a hard choice between doing a community service project and playing soccer, she learns that caring is more about what we do than about how we feel. In this series, kids explore essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. This DVD contains both the English and Spanish language versions of the program.

Popcorn Park 6: Citizenship
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
28 minutes (Grade K-5)

Nubbs becomes a hero to his friends by helping them tap into their power to make an important difference in their community. When Nubbs leads his friends in a successful effort to transform an ugly vacant lot into a beautiful grove of shady trees, they all experience the satisfaction and the benefits that come from being good citizens. In this series, kids explore essential character virtues with the Popcorn Park Puppets. In each video the puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. This DVD contains both the English and Spanish language versions of the program.

Surviving Peer Pressure: You Can Do It!
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
22 minutes (Grades 5-9)

For teens and pre-teens, staying true to oneself can be a tough act to pull off. This program, presented in a drama format, presents five scenarios where teens are asked to make critical decisions in typical peer pressure situations - whether to raid a liquor cabinet when the parents are not home, teasing and bullying a vulnerable kid out of sight of teachers and parents, excluding a girl from their regular lunch table, being pressured to shoplift in a local mall and being tempted to cheat on an exam because other teens got advance copies of the test. In each scenario, the action stops at a critical juncture and students review six steps to making the right choice: listen to your inner voice, what would you do if you were alone, take a time out, imagine your parents are watching you, is it against the law and finally, is it worth the risk?

Tolerance: Responding to Differences
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
18 minutes (Grades 5-9)

Middle school years are the prime time when kids "make fun" of each other for differences in clothing, speech, physical traits and ethnicity. This video, consisting of four dramatic scenes and real-life interviews will challenge your students to look at each scene and determine what they would do in each situation. The program demonstrates that the tools of empathy, respect, acceptance, and forgiveness can be used to develop more tolerant attitudes.

What Should I Do? Making Decisions
(DVD) CHARACTER EDUCATION
19 minutes (Grades 3-5)

Mort, a lively puppet friend, has learned the important steps to making good decisions, and he passes them along to viewers. He helps kids see the importance of considering the consequences of their decisions, getting enough information to make a decision, and thinking about how they would feel if someone found out what they did. Also available in VHS video.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION DVDs

How to Teach Without Getting Punched: Preventing Battles and Blow-Ups with Angry Students
(DVD) CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Love & Logic (90 minutes)

As the school environment changes, teachers need new skills. In this live presentation Dr. Charles Fay offers techniques that: help create harmony between teacher and student; keep disruptions to a minimum; control outbursts with empathy; show what to do in a dangerous situation � fighting, guns, drugs; and show how to discipline without losing quality teaching time.

Peace Talks 10: Stepping Up To Peace
(DVD) CONFLICT RESOLUTION
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Stepping Up To Peace focuses on the role of community in teenagers' lives and how developing a strong sense of community can be a powerful way to reduce violence. The ethical basis of community spirit is explored as teens decide whether or not to help a stranger in need. Teens learn that compassion, tolerance and respect are the cornerstones of any community and discover ways to use these values to create stronger communities in their schools and neighborhoods.

Peace Talks 1: Preventing Violence
(DVD) CONFLICT RESOLUTION
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Preventing Violence presents a powerful profile of the types of violence teenagers face today and the emotional toll it is taking on their lives. Personal stories are intercut with lively discussions on violence prevention. Practical strategies for avoiding and reducing violence emerge as students learn the importance of predicting consequences, cooling down, and walking away.

Peace Talks 2: Resolving Conflicts
(DVD) CONFLICT RESOLUTION
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Resolving Conflicts examines the reasons why so many teen disagreements turn into conflicts and fights. Teens learn the importance of good communication skills in resolving conflicts, and how to cool out conflicts before they become violent. Real life confrontations are de-escalated when teens respect each others feelings and learn to assert themselves in non threatening ways.

Peace Talks 7: Bridging Racial Divisions
(DVD) CONFLICT RESOLUTION
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Nothing can fan the flames of teen violence like the mistrust and conflicts which result from racial divisions. Bridging Racial Divisions explores the painful personal consequence of racial conflicts as teenagers from different racial groups come together to discuss the stereotypes and prejudice that divide them. Triggers to violence such as racial slurs and graffiti are examined, and teenagers are encouraged to value diversity and build communication across racial and ethnic lines.

We Can All Get Along
(DVD) CONFLICT RESOLUTION
24 minutes (Grades 3-5)

Using dramatizations, this program introduces students to practical and easy-to-implement strategies that will allow them to settle their differences peacefully. Help students discover how blame, put-downs, name-calling, bossiness and threats can make a situation go from bad to worse. Give youngsters useful tips for heading off fights before they start. Sections include: Get the Facts/Talk It Out; Good Communication; Solve the Problem/Resolve the Conflict; and Quick and Easy Fixes. Also available in VHS video.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION/SAFETY DVDs

Is It Okay? How to Stay Safe
(DVD) CRISIS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION/SAFETY
20 minutes (Grades K-2)

Safety Sam the Fireman and his faithful dog Rescue, teach kids �Ten Super Safety Rules� that cover street safety, personal safety and safety from strangers. Lively songs and true-to-life situations that kids will easily relate to highlight each of these special safety areas and reinforce key safety tips. From taking a friend�s medicine or chasing a ball into the street, to opening the door to a stranger or approaching an unknown animal, this program helps kids recognize what they can do to stay safe! After viewing this program kids will: See how to be safe when playing on the street. Learn to protect themselves from common dangers. Know how to identify and avoid strangers. Remember to yell, yell, yell if someone tries to grab them. Also available in VHS video.

It's Your Body: You're In Charge
(DVD) CRISIS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION/SAFETY
20 minutes (Grades K-2)

Empower even the youngest children to feel that they have control over their own bodies. This program helps them differentiate between good and bad touches, learn that they have the right to say �no� to a touch that makes them feel uncomfortable, understand the �touching rule� and realize if they experience a bad touch, they MUST speak up and tell an adult they trust what happened. From the comfort of a hug or the joy of a high-five, to tickling that starts out as fun, but turns unpleasant, to the abusive touching of a private part of a child�s body, this program will give youngsters the courage to protect themselves by speaking up! After viewing this program students will: Trust their feelings about touches Learn what parts of their bodies are private Differentiate between good and bad secrets Recognize that saying �no� and talking to a trusted adult can keep them safe. Also available in VHS video.

DEVELOPMENT DVDs

A Child Grows: The First Year Of Life
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
24 minutes (Age Birth-1)

This video might be the best way to see infant development this side of becoming a parent. Our cast of infants demonstrate basic motor skills from rolling over to standing alone. They learn that objects can exist outside of their own experience, learn cause and effect, and slowly discover they are independent beings. Watch as they explore eye-hand coordination, feeding skills, a first smile, language understanding, baby talk, and the magical dance of senses and muscles called "sensorimotor" development.

Children Learning Language: How Adults Can Help
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
24 minutes (Age Birth-4)

Expert advice from Naomi Baron, author of Growing Up With Language: How Children Learn to Talk. This program identifies six stages of learning to talk, four factors that make developmental differences normal, the value of "child-directed speech" (otherwise known as "baby talk"), and how adults can help children learn language.

Five And Six-Year-Olds
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
21 minutes (Age 5-6)

Join Jack, Danielle, Kailee, Matthew, Isabella, Tyler, Natalie, and their friends to explore the child development at ages five and six. See five and six year olds struggle to learn the idea of fair play, co-operation, following rules, and taking turns. Learn that five and six year olds struggle to distinguish reality from make believe. Watch our young video stars arrange objects by color, assemble jigsaw puzzles, and make drawings that sometimes look like modern art. See them deal with basic mathematical concepts and learn to size up three-dimensional objects.

Is Baby Ok? Assessing Development
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
21 minutes (Age Birth-2)

How can we tell if our child is developing normally in its first two years? Learn some of the basic developmental milestones in physical growth, personal and social skills, large and small motor skills, and language acquisition. Discover when to seek professional help to assess development, especially for potential problems in hearing and vision. Understand that speech is the most variable area of development. Learn to recognize key motor skill developments. See how symmetry of movement is important, and understand how even a baby rattle is a developmental tool. Learn how recently revised growth charts take ethnic diversity into account.

Preschoolers: How Three- And Four-Year-Olds Develop
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
25 minutes (Age 3-4)

This fresh and appealing production chronicles the physical, social and cognitive development of preschoolers. Viewers learn why play in its many forms is critical to development. They see how fine and large motor skills develop, and see the emergence of literacy and problem-solving skills.

Shaping Youngest Minds
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
24 minutes

At birth, the brain is remarkably unfinished; its 100 billion neurons are not yet connected. How the brain is "wired" for life depends on how a child experiences the world and forms attachments to parents, family, and care-givers.

The Not-So-Terrible-Twos: The Third Year Of Life
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
22 minutes (Age 2)

The twos are one of child development�s most confusing and exciting years. This cast of cuties demonstrate the major physical, mental, emotional developmental milestones of the third year of life. Students will witness the development of language skills, toilet training, self-awareness, and concern for others. They will learn how two-year-olds work out the contradictions of wanting both to possess and to share, to say yes and to say no, and to create and destroy.

Toddlers: The Second Year Of Life
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
21 minutes (Age 1-2)

One-year olds sleep a lot. In their "spare time" they figure out how to use over six hundred muscles and embrace the scary task of becoming an individual. Physical, mental, emotional and social development intertwine as toddlers learn to move, think and speak in new ways. Watch our cast of toddlers struggle with the conflict between wanting to be independent and the desire to cling to the security of a parent. Learn about different personality styles and the role of temper tantrums in emotional development.

Why Can't Michael Pay Attention?
(DVD) DEVELOPMENT
21 minutes

Join the parents of six-year-old Michael as they seek to understand his impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention. After a multi-faceted assessment, Michael is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Michael's parents learn techniques such as consistent schedules, docking systems, star charts, and self-monitoring to help organize home life. Michael's parents face the pros and cons of medication.

DISCIPLINE DVDs

Disciplining Kids (Without Screaming And Scolding)
(DVD) DISCIPLINE
20 minutes

Presenting better ways to discipline, the program portrays destructive methods (shouting, verbal abuse, threats) followed by alternatives that focus on giving attention for positive rather than negative behavior. Through discussion and dramatized stories, viewers learn how to make encouraging statements with "I" messages, deliver reprimands when needed, and give directions so children understand exactly what is expected.

How to Discipline Kids without Losing Their Love and Respect (DVD)
(DVD) DISCIPLINE
Love & Logic (94 minutes)

Watch beloved storyteller and parenting expert, Jim Fay, as he speaks to parents, educators, and community leaders about how to discipline kids without losing their love or respect. This DVD teaches: two simple rules for raising respectful, responsible kids; how to take good care of yourself; how to teach and build character; how to get kids to listen the first time; and much more. This video is a great introduction to Love and Logic for the beginner... and a great review for those already familiar with the techniques.

Yelling, Threatening, And Putting Down: What To Do Instead
(DVD) DISCIPLINE
35 minutes (Age 2-10)

Parents find that yelling at kids, threatening, and using putdowns comes naturally. The problem is they don't work. The failure leads to more yelling and threatening. This video presents alternatives to these ineffective responses to misbehavior. Learn to match discipline with the child's capabilities, use redirection and empathy, and prevent anger from taking control.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL DVDs

16
(DVD) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
(2007) 35 minutes

It is happening more and more these days; well-meaning and usually responsible parents, allowing underage youth to drink at parties. Some parents believe that kids are probably going to drink, so they might as well drink in a controlled environment. In most instances the parties are set up to last all night and youth have to surrender their car-keys before even entering the party. Regardless of their good intentions, how can a parent be absolutely sure they have the situation under control? In "16," Hunter is about to turn 16 and he is having a big all-night party. Hunter's dad and mom have agreed to provide the beer, making it an all night event and taking car-keys from everyone that comes to the party... and believe this will keep everything safe and under their control. At first everything goes as planned, but by dawn their decision will result in multiple tragedies, shaking the very foundation of their community. A Thomas Brown film.

Alcohol Abuse: Dying For a Drink
(DVD) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
14 minutes (Grade 7-12)

Playing with alcohol is not harmless fun. Learn about the dangers of alcohol consumption and listen to the testimonials of people whose lives have been forever changed because of the irresponsible use of this potentially deadly substance.

Nobody Gets Hurt
(DVD) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
26 minutes (Grade 7-12)

Nobody Gets Hurt is a story about a father and son dealing with the son's past of making poor choices. The son's insistence that he's not hurting anybody turns into the realization that there are many people affected by his choices. Ben Turner stars as a teenager having trouble communicating with his father. The father is at the end of his rope trying to convince his son to improve his behavior, but can't get past his own anger and frustration. The intense drama that unfolds delivers a strong message about choices and consequences. The ending definitely gives the viewer something to think about. Based on the critically acclaimed play by Ted Miller, this story has been used as a part of outreach and substance abuse education programs in schools, group homes, and counseling centers.

Peace Talks 9: Drugs, Alcohol, and Guns: Triggers to Violence
(DVD) DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

This critical program examines the shocking prevalence of guns at teen parties and clubs and the predictably dangerous consequences of this casual mix of drugs, alcohol and weapons. Adults will learn of a brave new world where guns are omnipresent and kids think prevention means planning an escape route when they start to go off. Teens recount frightening personal stories of explosive violence when minor offenses on the dance floor turn deadly. Notions of adolescent immortality are challenged as teens come to realize that going to parties with drugs, alcohol and guns is simply not worth the risk.

FRIENDSHIPS/RELATIONSHIPS DVDs

Boyfriend/Girlfriend
(DVD) FRIENDSHIPS/RELATIONSHIPS
21 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Tackle the important issues of boyfriends and girlfriends with this 21-minute MTV program. Teen-to-teen camaraderie and brash honesty build students' trust and easily spark discussion. This program examines how boyfriend/girlfriend, Sean and Mehrak, are struggling with complaints and misconceptions about each other?s lives, and the strain they put on their relationship. When they are "flipped," they each assume the other?s identity, gaining a unique opportunity to confront their erroneous attitudes and perceptions, and explore the social, occupational, and gender-related pressures of their partner?s life. This entertaining and insightful program reveals the importance of communication, mutual understanding, and support in building and maintaining lasting relationships. It provides an excellent basis for discussion of attitudes, perceptions, and viewers? thoughts about how they would react if placed in a similar situation.

Peace Talks 5: Respecting Yourself and Others
(DVD) FRIENDSHIPS/RELATIONSHIPS
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Whether you call it dissing, busting, capping or snapping, showing disrespect is probably the most common source of conflict and violence in the teen years. Respecting Yourself and Others examines both the humor and pain inherent in the put-downs and status games that typify so many teenage relationships, and reveals how they can easily move from innocent fun to hurtful attacks - particularly when used against different social, racial or ethnic groups. Discussion centers on how to handle perceived disrespect in potentially violent situations, and how a positive self-image can provide the confidence and composure to ignore insults and walk away from threatened violence.

Peace Talks 8: Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs
(DVD) FRIENDSHIPS/RELATIONSHIPS
30 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs deals with a variety of issues concerning peer pressure, values and friendship, by examining why kids join cliques, groups and gangs. Teenagers are challenged to decide what they would do if a close friend wanted them to do something wrong, illegal, or dangerous, and are asked to examine the types of friendships they are making. The meanings of true friendship and the value of positive peer pressure are highlighted as ways to make good friends and stay out of trouble.

PARENTING DVDs

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 1 - Stepfamily Living: A Different Parenting Challenge
(DVD) PARENTING
47 minutes

Explore some of the ways that stepfamilies differ from other families. Learn about three parenting styles and the essential principles of active parenting.

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 2 - Finding Your Way: Stepfamily Communication & Problem Solving
(DVD) PARENTING
31 minutes

Learn guidelines for active stepparents and communication skills that will help you solve problems and strengthen stepfamily relationships.

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 3 - A Tale of Two Histories: Turning Differences into Opportunities
(DVD) PARENTING
27 minutes

Help your stepfamily work through conflicts over money and authority, issues of privacy and sexuality, clashing values, and loyalty conflicts.

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 4 - The Challenge of Discipline
(DVD) PARENTING
35 minutes

Explore how a child�s �Think-Feel-Do Cycle� relates to misbehavior. Learn proven, non-violent discipline techniques that also teach responsibility. Discover the benefits of logical consequences over punishment and reward.

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 5 - From Anger & Power Struggles to Courage & Self-Esteem
(DVD) PARENTING
30 minutes

Defuse power struggles using the "FLAC" method. Explore the relationship between courage and success. Learn four ways to encourage � and avoid discouraging � your children and stepchildren.

Active Parenting for Stepfamilies 6 - Celebrating Stepfamily Successes
(DVD) PARENTING
22 minutes

Recognize when to seek help from a professional. Influence the events that shape your kids� lives. Celebrate the progress you�ve made with your stepfamily.

Go To Bed! Kids and Sleep
(DVD) PARENTING
21 minutes

The trip from womb to world is the longest, most traumatic journey a human will ever take. One result is to send newborns into months of what is much like severe jet lag. Their first sleeping patterns are nearly random. They need to learn night from day and adjust sleep patterns to fit their new world. This dance of adjustment -- of children to the world and parents to children -- is what Go To Bed! is about.

Real World Parenting Solutions: That Prepare Kids for the Real World
(DVD) PARENTING
120 minutes

This DVD teaches how to: get respect and responsibility out of your kids, raise kids who can cope, put an end to arguing and defiance, handle misbehavior in public, teach good decision-making and problem solving, stay calm when you don�t feel so calm, and much, much more.

Simple Parenting Strategies: For Raising Great Kids in Complicated Times
(DVD) PARENTING
Love & Logic (120 minutes)

This DVD teaches how to: get your kids to listen the first time you ask, avoid power struggles over chores, use techniques far more powerful than spanking, help your kids cope with bullying and teasing, keep parenting simple and fun, and much, much more.

SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS DVDs

High School Dropout
(DVD) SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
21 minutes (Grades 6-12)

Tackle the important issue of dropping out of school with this 21-minute MTV program. Teen-to-teen camaraderie and brash honesty build students' trust and easily spark discussion. Jeremy, a talented basketball player, dreams of an NBA career and has no thoughts for anything else. Lavada, a pretty teen, wants to be a model; she sees no reason to hang around for her diploma. Each of these teens is "flipped" into believing their career dreams have suddenly become reality. In a world turned upside down, their opportunities quickly fall apart. Lavada's modeling assignment is canceled when the client decides her lack of education makes her a poor role model. After one glorious practice session, Jeremy's basketball scholarship is rescinded because he's not a high school graduate. As the teens learn that beauty and being an ace at defense aren't enough to qualify them for success, they are convinced to stay in school. Flipped or not, the message is clear: dropping out will not land you in the job of your dreams and an education is vital to realizing your career goals.

BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT Videos

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz: Did You Hear About�?
(Video) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
15 minutes (Grade 3-5)

Listen To What I Just Heard! Rumors and Gossips
(Video) BULLYING/TEASING/HARASSMENT
11 minutes (Grade K-2)

CHARACTER EDUCATION Videos

Can I Have A Turn? Learning About Sharing
(Video) CHARACTER EDUCATION
15 minutes (Grade K-2)

Excuses, Excuses: Give It Up!
(Video) CHARACTER EDUCATION
21 minutes (Grade 5-9)

What Should I Do? Making Decisions
(Video) CHARACTER EDUCATION
19 minutes (Grade 3-5)

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