In this video a group of inner city foster parents of infants who were prenatally exposed to drugs, describe the experiences they have had using infant massage with their foster children. Available in VHS and DVD.

Whatever the type, the family is the foundation for life. It is here that the child gains his sense of identity and belonging. As we see in this video it is in the family that the child is prepared for membership in society. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

A video for parents of new siblings featuring two child-care experts, Dr Brenda Wade and Dr Glen Aylward. Available on DVD.

This video set presents Dr T. Berry Brazelton and twelve young parents with their children, from before birth to age three years. Together they define and illustrate "touchpoints." Included 3 VHS tapes.

In this lecture presentation Ruth Pearce, founder of the Association of Child Development Specialists, speaks to a group of parents and professionals about brothers and sisters and the rivalry that can develop between them. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This lecture presentation to parents and professionals by Ruth Pearce, founder of the Association of Child Development Specialists, begins with a definition of boundaries--how we live by them and their presence in all relationships. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

The video is designed to build on parents' strengths by reinforcing those activities they already do with their children, as well as giving them new ideas. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This series was developed for parents, educators, and providers who care for and serve children with special needs.

The video identifies the benefits to both babies and parents from the infant massage experience and is a resource for parents to use as a guide for establishing nurturing touch routines. Available in VHS and DVD.

The Nurturing Touch begins with an introduction to the benefits of Infant Massage by professionals and parents, followed by a step-by-step demonstration of a complete Infant Massage routine based on Indian and Swedish massage and Touch Relaxation. Available in VHS format only.

This video presents positive nurturing parenting techniques to promote healthy, desirable behavior in children and is designed to help viewers recognize that any degree of violence toward children is inappropriate. Available in VHS and DVD.

Professional Hispanic adult and child actors present difficult and challenging family situations that often lead to shaking, hitting and spanking children. This four-part interactive video has been developed to portray cultural sensitivity to Hispanic traditions and customs. Available in VHS and DVD.

This parent education program reviews the concepts of aggression, the role of parents in the socialization process, and the basic principles for understanding and changing behavior. Specific strategies are offered for responding to defiance and aggression and teaching pro-social behavior. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This Course (parent) Workbook for parent-education groups and educators.

This parent education program was developed for low-income parents and other parents of young infants. Topics covered are presented at a fifth-grade level. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This video identifies the normal developmental stages children birth-to-five years go through in learning how to use books. Examples are given of parents with children which demonstrate the way to read books to young children beyond just reading the words on the page. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This videotape identifies the normal developmental stages children birth-to-five years go through in learning how to use books. Available in VHS format only. Spanish version.

This video teaches parents of 4 to 12 year old children alternatives to spanking, hitting, and slapping. Challenging real-life situations are presented to promote discussion and brainstorming non-violent practices. Available in DVD and VHS.

Building Blocks explores the ABCs of empowerment from everyday ways of building assertiveness to teaching children about personal boundaries and developing an open, supportive communication style. Using a parent-to-parent style, this video provides a down-to-earth approach to the challenges and triumphs of raising strong, self-assured children. Developing a solid parent/child relationship is an integral message throughout the video. Available in VHS format only.

Based on the original research of Drs Stella Chess and Alexander Thomas, this series of four videos was developed to introduce parents to the temperament approach of understanding the behavior of young children. Choose from DVD and VHS formats.

This Program is about parents, children, and teachers enjoying language, rhymes, and stories together that strengthens and enriches families and gives children emotional connections and essential pre-literacy skills. The set includes resources used in the Program. Includes: 1 VHS, 5 Books, and 1 CD

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program, a supportive group experience, uses rhymes, songs, and stories that help parents, and all caregivers, bond with and nurture their babies and young children.

Includes: VHS

Produced/Written By: Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

A 32-page booklet of songs and rhymes.

Includes: Booklet

Written By: Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

Interactive rhymes from many cultures collected from participants in the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program.

Includes: Book

Produced/Written By: Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

A practical guide to finding, learning and telling stories in the community, with your family, and in the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program. With seven lively traditional stories to get you started.

This video focuses on alternatives to shaking and hitting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Featuring black, white, and Hispanic families, five scenes are portrayed that represent the major causes of injuries to children by their parents. Available on VHS or DVD.

This video focuses on the interpretation of rod as a process of guidance and not violence. Appropriate for families with strong religious values. Available in DVD and VHS.

Health care professionals and developmental specialists discuss the benefits of infant massage and parents demonstrate the process of massage with their babies. Includes: VHS or DVD

Decades of study have proven repeated spankings lower a child's sense of self-worth and promote violence as a means of resolving conflict. Available in VHS or DVD

In this three-part interactive video parents and their teenagers watch as three families try to work out their differences. During each scene, the viewer is asked to pause the video, consider what occurred, and brainstorm alternative, non-violent parenting practices. This is available in VHS and DVD.

This book is designed to help adopting parents and placing professionals involved in adoptions of children in the unique developmental stage from ages one to three.

Illustrated with a clinical case and snapshots from her family album, Olga Silverstein's video challenges prevailing cultural and psychotherapeutic messages that encourage mothers to "pull back" from their sons and sons to distance themselves from their mothers. Includes: VHS

In this video a diverse group of children between the ages of 8 and 17 years talk about the importance of fathers in their lives. Includes: VHS

In this video thirteen children, ranging in age from six to seventeen, talk about the impact television has on their lives. Includes: VHS

In this video children, ages from seven to seventeen, talk honestly about how their parents and teachers influence their academic achievement and the significance of the parent teacher relationship. Includes: VHS

With the birth of a second child, parents suddenly find themselves confronted with classic sibling problems. Includes: VHS

This video presents six vignettes, each depicting a typical frustrating experience familiar to most parents. Includes: VHS or DVD

The format of this book, written for teen parents, is a conversation between a toddler and mother. The child's words tell what life is like from a toddler's point-of-view. Available languages: English and Spanish

This video is about the day-to-day care of young children's brains. The latest scientific findings on how brains develop are a wake-up call to parents and caregivers. Includes: VHS

This video paints a dramatic picture of the wrong way to discipline kids and gives clear, practical ideas on a better way. Includes: VHS

This video presents information needed for parents of children with ADHD or other learning disabilities to help their children succeed in school. A strong partnership between and home is the key to success. Includes: VHS

This series focuses on the first year of life and presents an occupational therapist, with her infant son, who introduces games and activities that use all the senses to encourage engagement and exploration as well as to identify and overcome problems. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This video presents tools to support sensory motor development in 0 to 3 month-old babiesr. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This video offers techniques that foster the sensory motor development of 3 to 6 month old babies. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This video presents games and activities that encourage sensory motor development of 6 to 9 month old babies. Available in DVD and VHS format.

This video offers parents and caregivers techniques to encourage the sensory motor development of 9 to 12 month old babies. Available in DVD and VHS format.

This book offers a comprehensive understanding of child development from a physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral point of view. Available languages: English and Spanish

Spanish version of I'm Doing This For Your Own Good. Available on VHS or DVD.

This video addresses the critical impact of the first three years of life and offers strategies for loving and nurturing interaction with children in a variety of cultural and family circumstances. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

This video shows how the spirit of family can be enhanced by accessible, informal, everyday activities that expose children to literacy. Available in DVD and VHS formats.