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Brazelton on Parenting: Parenting Challenges, Challenged Kids

JMU Media Resources DVD 1715

~Connect to video online (JMU users)~

Lawrence, N.J. : Meridan Education Coporation, c2000, 2005
1 DVD (22 min.)

Series: Brazelton on Parenting; Parenting Challenges
"Assistance is rapidly developing for parents of children with special needs. This video examines the role of science and technology in helping challenged kids enter the mainstream learning" -- container.

Children with disabilities
Mainstreaming in education

Building Bridges Between Teachers and Families

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8375

Seattle, WA : Harvest Resources, c2003

1 VHS (21 min.)  + video trainer's guide in leaflet form

Discusses creating partnerships with families of the child care's children by making classrooms inviting for families and offering ways to connect beyond the usual meetings.

Parent-teacher relationships

Day care centers

Child care services

Conducting Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Partnership in Progress
Media Resources DVD 3190

~Connect to video online (JMU Users)~

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2007
1 DVD-R (32 min.) + 1 workbook (14 p.)
Explores how teachers can effectively prepare for, conduct and follow up on meetings with the parents of their students.

Parent-teacher conferences

Constructive Parent Conferences

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.6351

Scottsdale, Ariz. : Teacher's Video Co., [199-?]

1 VHS (28 min.)

Excellence in teaching  Discusses parent conferences and how teachers can present the facts without making parents defensive. Learn strategies for turning parents into supporters rather than adversaries.

Parent-teacher conferences

Education -- Parent participation

Parent-teacher relationships

Teaching

Teachers -- Training of

Consultation Process & Skills: Working With Parents & Teachers

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.7705

New York, N.Y. : Taylor & Francis : Bruner-Routledge, c2001

1 VHS (116 min.)
Highlights the strategies and processes used in consultation and helps to bridge the gap between research and practice. Features a discussion about the consultation process and strategies that are used. Actual individual consultation interviews follow, which highlight the strategies and processes used in consultation.

Mental health consultation -- United States
School psychologists -- United States
School psychology -- United States
Psychotherapy -- United States
Child mental health -- United States

Dads Make a Difference

JMU Media Resources DVD 2380

Cedar Rapids, IA : Pro Video, Inc., c2006

1 DVD (51 min.)
In response to his concern about the role of fathers in American society, Rick Zingher has created Dads Make a Difference. Rick brings his experience as a professor, psychotherapist, childbirth educator and father as he examines the role of fathers in contemporary American society. The presentation is informative, interesting, thought provoking and funny. It is a tool to stimulate discussion about this critical issue. Contents: Understanding the problem: father hunger -- The involved father: impact on child development -- The importance of a father's approval: building a self-concept -- Dads and discipline: teaching self-control -- Dads as teachers and role models -- How dads benefit from active parenting -- Conclusion: creating a legacy.

Fathers
Fatherhood
Father and child
Parenting

Disciplining Kids: Without Screaming & Scolding

JMU Media Resources Videotape no. 9029

1 VHS (20 min.) + 1 leader's guide

Paints a dramatic picture of the wrong way to discipline kids and gives clear, practical ideas on a better way.

Discipline of children
Communication in the family
Parent and child
Video recordings for the hearing impaired

How to Effectively Involve Parents in the Classroom

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.7792

Alexandria, VA : ASCD, c2001

1 VHS (15 min.)

Series: How-To Video Series for the Classroom Teacher 

Examines how to create an effective parent volunteer program that allows the teacher more time for planning and teaching.

Home and school 

Education -- Parent participation 

Volunteer workers in education 

How to Involve All Parents in Your Diverse Community
JMU Media Resources DVD 3620

Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2006
1 DVD (15 min.)
Rapidly changing demographics can make parents feel uncomfortable about getting involved in your school community, and that can lead to learning obstacles for students. This 15-minute DVD is designed to help educators provide a welcoming atmosphere. Scenes from a culturally diverse elementary school show how educators get to know parents and families in their community and provide a welcoming environment to all.

Education, Elementary -- Parent participation
Multicultural education
Volunteer workers in education
Home and school
Homework -- United States
Parent-teacher conferences
Teacher-student relationships
Study skills
Test-taking skills

Leadership: It doesn't Happen Just Because You Say So

ETMC Media Resources  371.192 Lea

York, ME : Stenhouse Publishers, c1999

1 VHS (approx. 32 min.)

Parent involvement workshop with James Vopat captures the essence of parent leadership training.

Education -- Parent participation    

Parenting Young Children

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.7984

Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, c2004; a collaborative effort between Governors State University and the American Psychological Association

1 videocassette (100 min.)

Series: Relationships; APA psychotherapy videotape series IV

Dr. Christophersen discusses with Jon Carlson the effective strategies parents can use to manage their child's behavior and to teach children skills that reduce the need for discipline.

Child rearing

Infants

Toddlers

Parenting

Parent and child

Parents as Partners

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.4212

West Haven, CT : distributed by NEA Professional Library, c1993 / a co-production of The Learning Channel and the National Education Association 

1 VHS (ca. 22 min.)

Series: Teacher TV, v. 5

Educational innovations 

Education -- Parent participation 

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.7643

Barrington, IL : Magna Systems, c2002  / Linkletter Films

1 VHS (45 min.)

Series: Understanding Childhood Trauma

This video helps parents identify and respond to trauma from parental divorce, the death of a parent or sibling, a life threatening accident or illness, extreme school violence, and natural catastrophic disasters, such as earthquakes, tornados and floods, as well as terrorist attacks. The suddeness of the event, the fear produced, the confusion, and the lack of coping skills make these events traumatic for many children. It is important for parents to know what to do in identifying reactions to these events in their children and, in turn, the appropriate responses to take.

Psychic trauma in children

Child psychology

Stress in children

Fear in children

Resilience (Personality trait) in children

Child rearing

Parents: Our Most Important Resource

JMU Media Resources DVD 1532

Barrington, IL : Magna Systems, c2004

1 DVD (27 min.)

Series: Authentic Assessment & Documentation
This program emphasizes the importance of communicating with and respecting parents throughout the assessment process. Gaining information from parents during registration, as well as working with the parent as a partner throughout the year, is crucial to understanding and charting the growth of the whole child. A variety of progress reports designed for parents by the authors of different curriculum models will be highlighted. All of these forms have a place for the parents to set goals for their child and indicate the next steps that can be taken at home and school to stimulate the child's growth.

Early childhood education -- Parent participation
Parent-teacher relationships
Child development

Playlistening

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.5095

Palo Alto, Calif.: Parents Leadership Institute, c1995
1 VHS (39 min.) + 8 booklets
Presents the technique of playlistening: a way parents can build closer relationships with their children and help relieve the child's tension through laughter. Contents: Accompanying "Listeining to children" booklets: Playlistening -- Reaching for your angry child -- Healing children's fears -- Tantrums and indignation -- Crying -- Special time -- Setting limits with children -- Supporting and empowering parents.

Parenting
Play

School Days

Memorial Hall ETMC  370.19 Sch

Niles, Ill. : United Learning, 1987

1 VHS (30 min.)  + 1 leader's guide

Series: Practical Parenting Series

Helps parents clarify their roles and their expectations of the educational system. Designed to assist parents in helping children to reach their highest potential and in forming attitudes that will help them live and work cooperatively in our world.

Child rearing

Home and school

Socialization

The Scoop on Blended Families

Media Resources DVD 4484

Owatonna, MN : Learning ZoneXpress, c2006
1DVD-R (16 min.)
"Today, nearly half of teens live with stepparents, stepsiblings and half siblings and all kinds of combinations. Knowing the statistics doesn't make it easier if your family has been rearranged. You may not have control over where you live, or custody issues, but you can learn how to cope with the situation. This DVD offers lots of good advice as teens talk about life in their blended families, and the survival strategies they have come up with" -- container..

Stepfamilies -- United States
Children of divorced parents -- United States
Stepchildren -- Attitudes
Stepparents -- United States
Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Success with Parents: Confident Parent Conferences  

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.7868

Santa Monica, CA : Lee Cantor & Associates, c1991        

1 VHS (50 min.)  + 1 leader's instruction guide (84 p.)

Second video in program designed to show teachers a positive, practical approach when dealing with parents.

Home and school -- United States  

Parent-teacher relationships -- United States