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Childcare workers are asked to commit themselves physically, emotionally and psychologically to their work. It’s a position of great responsibility – but when done well, it is a genuinely rewarding career. Achieving well in this area however demands a detailed knowledge of how to work safely with children. In this program we examine health and hygiene, safe supervision, safe travel, and health and first aid. Filmed in the workplace, and filled...
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When determining a child's health and well-being, a major factor to take into account is stress. This program explores the causes and effects of the chronic stress that children experience as they learn and grow. Viewers will follow a group of one-year-olds as they take part in a large-scale, longitudinal child development study-which, in this installment, measures levels of cortisol at specific points in each subject's daily routine. Shine's parents...
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The first year of life contains many challenges for children-and many opportunities to predict what kind of life a child will lead. This program introduces a group of one-year-olds who are part of a large-scale longitudinal study in child development. Closely documenting the daily routines and developmental milestones of the children, the program gauges each subject's ability to confront new experiences-with surprising results. Shy Haleema does well...
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Your busy toddler is quickly learning new skills in the areas of cognitive development, language and communication development, social and emotional development, and physical development. Every month brings exciting new advances to what he can do. This film covers the milestones a child will be hitting between 24 – 36 months, the abilities they will be acquiring as they move toward independence, and when to call your medical provider.
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Your busy toddler is quickly learning new skills in the areas of cognitive development, language and communication development, social and emotional development, and physical development. Every month brings exciting new advances to what he can do. This film covers the milestones a child will be hitting between 12 – 15 months, the abilities they will be acquiring as they move toward independence, and when to call your medical provider.
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Your busy toddler is quickly learning new skills in the areas of cognitive development, language and communication development, social and emotional development, and physical development. Every month brings exciting new advances to what he can do. This film covers the milestones a child will be hitting between 15 – 18 months, the abilities they will be acquiring as they move toward independence, and when to call your medical provider.
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Your busy toddler is quickly learning new skills in the areas of cognitive development, language and communication development, social and emotional development, and physical development. Every month brings exciting new advances to what he can do. This film covers the milestones a child will be hitting between 18 – 24 months, the abilities they will be acquiring as they move toward independence, and when to call your medical provider.
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Milestones can be a little confusing and stressful. What do all of the different developmental categories mean? How important is it to track your child’s milestones? What if your child isn’t accomplishing all of the skills at the same pace as other children? This film helps a parent to make sense of their toddler’s development, learn what things they can do to help their child hit those milestones, and understand how to nurture their toddler’s...
11) Siblings
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They grow up together, live life together, and share mom and dad. Sometimes they fight like cats and dogs, or show incredible kindness and sacrifice. And sometimes, they hit each other simply because they’re bored. They are siblings. This film sheds light on the unique relationship siblings have as they grow up together and work out interpersonal relationships, effective communication, and teamwork that prepare them for adulthood. It will give tips...
12) Resilience
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Luciano is faced with a devastating blow. Hans struggles with social anxiety. Darius finds the courage needed to be happy by identifying as transgender.
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The transition from infant to toddler is a dramatic one. As physical, emotional, and social skills develop at this important time, parents and caregivers alike need to be aware of the important role that they play during the growth process. This video offers an easy-to-follow guided tour through a developing child's early years of life. Advice from experts in the childcare field provides additional insight into this formative period of human development....
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Heredity, environment, intelligence, and family birth order all help shape the personality throughout the formative years and into adulthood. Each position in a family can influence how a child interacts with other family members and friends. This program examines the only child, the firstborn, the middle child, and the youngest child, giving insight into behaviors and attitudes that seem to be shaped by birth order.
15) Perception
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Carried in the womb, carried by their parents, and, finally, carried by their own two feet, children are continuously absorbing the stimuli of their world. In this program, mothers and fathers and a wide range of specialists provide insights into the stages of perception experienced in the first three years of life. Topics related to the perception process include parental roles in child-raising, the daily interactions that mold the physiology of...
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Parents, take a deep breath: how your kids turn out isn't fully on you. Of course, parenting plays an important role in shaping who children become, but psychologist Yuko Munakata offers an alternative, research-backed reality that highlights how it's just one of many factors that influence the chaotic complexity of childhood development. A rethink for anyone wondering what made them who they are today and what it means to be a good parent.
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In 1999, a group of parents-to-be were recruited for a filming project like no other. Their babies – the first children of the new millennium – would be filmed throughout childhood as part of the extraordinary Child of our Time project. Now, as those same babies reach adulthood, Horizon uses the archive of this unique project to chart their lives from birth, right up to the age of 18. Telling their own stories for the first time, these young...
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This video provides a roadmap for parents and caregivers to help them understand a baby's first 12 months of life. Included in this presentation is the identification of key developmental issues, with specific regard to the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth an infant undergoes during his or her first year. Interviews with experts in the field of child development help to further educate the viewer on how to successfully navigate...
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This program models the use of instructional conversations among students and between students and teachers; identifies the skills that students develop independently in an instructional environment; demonstrates how cognitive maps are used to present, organize, and record information; and shows how authentic assessment is used to determine the direction of learning activities. Reading comprehension is largely viewed as a process of discovery; teachers...