Art and Music for Preschoolers VIDEO
Begin early to develop children's interest and abilities in art and music by doing fun and educational activities with them. Watch and learn how fine motor skills can be strengthened as children paint, draw, mold clay, and play instruments. Social skills are practiced as boys and girls share markers and paints, dance and sing side by side...emotions have an outlet as children bang, clap, mold, or scribble...intellectual development is boosted as young children learn concepts of shape, size, loud/soft, high/low, manipulating tools and instruments. Stimulate preschoolers' creativity by offering an outlet in art and music for a lifetime of enjoyment and enrichment. (20 min.) A Meridian Production.

Bathing VIDEO
Throughout early childhood, the ritual of bathing is an important opportunity for children to develop an objective understanding of the body. In this program, mental health specialists and others immerse themselves in the subject of bathing, examining how it bonds parents with their babies and helps shape a child's self-perception. Footage of parents and their children offers additional opportunities to observe how hygiene, culture, and socialization intersect in the bath, promoting indispensable emotional exchanges. Infantile sexuality, toilet training, and childhood illness are also considered. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (54 minutes, color)

Child Development Basics VIDEO
A fun way to cover the stages of child development! Come along with a group of teens who tour a child care center because they want to start a babysitting business and need to know more about what children can do at certain ages. Observe infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners as they explore their environment, try new tasks, interact with adults and peers, and enjoy the concept of play. The teens come away from their visit with a good understanding of the physical, mental and social skills involved in child development. They're ready to be responsible and fun-loving babysitters. Video worksheet and teacher's key included.
One 15-minute video and teaching materials. © 2004.

Common Childhood Illnesses VIDEO
Your child has lost his appetite, has pain around his ears, is running a fever of 101 F, and his lymph glands appear swollen. Is it the mumps, or an ear infection, or tonsillitis? Addresses common childhood illnesses, their symptoms, possible at-home and professional medical treatments, and how to decide if a doctor should be consulted. School-age children who have experienced the conditions describe each illness, how it felt, what it looked like, and how it was cared for. Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for ear infections, common colds, mumps, tonsillitis, appendicitis, chickenpox, fevers, asthma, croup, measles, German measles, and abnormal bowel movements.
A Cambridge Educational

Communicating with Preschool Children VIDEO
Good communication skills are often forgotten when the person one is talking with is too young to respond equally, frequently resulting in frustration on both sides of the conversation. This program presents specific techniques to improve communication skills with preschool children. Parents share what works for them and what does not, while experts in early childhood development offer insights into the understanding levels of young children and make suggestions on helping them find the words they need to better express themselves. A Meridian Production. (20 minutes, color)

Early Childhood Health Issues VIDEO
Preventive healthcare is crucial to the well-being of young children. This program covers vital health issues including vaccinations and immunizations, as well as how to recognize symptoms of serious illness. Recently developed vaccines for chicken pox and Hepatitis B are examined, and the myths that polio and diphtheria have been eradicated are addressed. Foundation health habits such as proper diet, exercise, rest, and cleanliness are also discussed. A Meridian Production. (16 minutes, color)

Early Childhood Professions VIDEO
Who better for students to learn from about early childhood careers than professionals who are enjoying successful careers? Interviews with a variety of high-energy, engaging professionals who work with children will illustrate a wide range of choices for students today: kindergarten teacher, Spanish liaison, public health nurse, pediatrician, and eight other professions! Video worksheet and teacher's key included.
One 21-minute video and teaching materials. © 2004.

Intellectual Development: The First Five Years VIDEO
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, color)

Kids.calm: Childhood Stress VIDEO
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. One 15-minute video.

Math and Science for Preschoolers VIDEO
Child-care facilities can help move children ahead of the game by using math and science activities to encourage development in these areas before they attend school. The simple exercises may be taught on a one-on-one basis, or to a group. This program is a must for any contemporary child-care facility that encourages learning. (13 min.) A Meridian Production.

Monsters in the Closet: Childhood Fears VIDEO
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, color)

Sibling Preparation VIDEO
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.
One 17-minute video. © 2003.

Social Development in Children VIDEO
Humans are social beings and while we sometimes prefer to be alone, most times we are required to interact and get along with one another. This video charts the development of social skills in children during the first few weeks of life, through the beginning of school. It explains the different stages of social development, as well as how to give encouragement for positive social growth. (16 min.) A Meridian Production.

The Child from 4 to 6 VIDEO
Experts agree that the ways in which we develop in childhood have a strong effect on our later lives. This video depicts child development from the ages of 4 to 6, the years in which a child practices and fine-tunes motor skills and coordination, tests physical abilities, and experiences the onset of demanding physical, emotional, and social changes and challenges. Included is the first year of school, in which children must adjust to a new environment that should encourage, inspire, and direct their intellectual development. The influence of parents and caregivers is all-important during these early years in order for a child to successfully reach his or her developmental milestones. A Meridian Production.
One 22-minute video.

Three to Five VIDEO
Investigates the development of individuality and gross motor skills along with the first stages of socialization and self-awareness. A Meridian Production. (16 min.)

Toddler Trouble! VIDEO
Show frustrated moms and dads how to handle adventurous toddlers during this roller coaster stage of childhood. This video follows three families who seek top experts for guidance on the all-too-familiar clashes: how to stop little Pierce from demanding Mommy's time when she's trying to make dinner; how to gradually move Kaitlyn off the pacifier without her throwing a tantrum; and how to help Julia conquer her fear of the crib so Mom and Dad can sleep in peace! In the world of the toddler—where motion is the name and everything's a game—parents need to learn how to hang on! Footage of births and a C-section is included.
One 45-minute video. © 2004.