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Fatherhood

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    DADS MAKE A DIFFERENCE - BOOKLET

    Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Revised 2010

    This booklet talks about the importance of the dad’s role in a child’s life; from how to be an active parent to providing structure, guidance, and opportunities to learn. The message is you don’t have to be perfect. Being a father is more than just making a baby. This booklet challenges fathers to do everything they can to be the best dad to their children. Funding for the development of this publication was provided by Saskatchewan Community Resources and Employment.

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    DADS MAKE A DIFFERENCE - POSTER

    Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Revised 2010

    This stylish poster shows a picture of a father and his son walking along a pathway. It focuses on the importance of a father’s positive involvement in the life of a child and advertises the Dads Make A Difference Booklet. Contact information is provided on the poster as well.

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    24 HR CRIBSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR NEW DADS - BOOKLET

    Father Involvement Initiative, Ontario Network

    Written like a car manual, this booklet gives new dads tips on the practical aspects of being a first time father. Dads can learn about many of the different challenges facing being a new parent. This resource was developed by Canadian Father Involvement Initiative.

  • 5-V-335 Loan

    FATHERHOOD: INDIGENOUS MEN'S JOURNEYS - DVD - (36 MIN.)

    Jessica Ball, 2008

    This video presents six First Nations fathers in Canada telling what it has been like for them to become fathers and to grow into fatherhood. Most have overcome huge social obstacles and personal challenges. These men hope that other fathers will be encouraged by their stories - their sense of being on a journey and not needing to know everything about fatherhood before getting involved in caring for their children. Their message is one of hope: "You can do it!" The fathers also hope that their stories will inspire practitioners to find new ways to include fathers in child care decisions, programs, and family services.

    The DVD speaks in a personal way to fathers as well as to boys and men considering becoming fathers. Presented as six interview segments (about 6 minutes each) with a screening guide to facilitate discussion, the DVD is also an effective tool for professional development workshops and courses in family health, social services, law, early childhood education and youth care.

  • 5-V-358 Loan

    THE DAD DIFFERENCE - RAISING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE - DVD

    InJoy Videos, 2004

    This video is a research based series that shows dads how to be involved with their babies from pregnancy on. This video features a diverse group of real fathers, candid comments and practical tips to encourage every dad to become more connected. This video comes with a Facilitator’s Guide.

  • 5-V-374 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: TO BE A FATHER - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    New research has shown that fathers can have an enormous impact on children – from how well they succeed in school, to how they get along with their friends.

    This generation of dads is responding to the challenge, by taking a more active role in everything from changing diapers to helping with homework ... and it’s paying off, as you’ll hear from men who talk about the rewards of being close to their kids.

    This video provides information on:

    • How fathering begins even before the baby is born
    • How dads can connect with their children right from the start
    • What fathers can do to foster a close relationship with their children – even when they live miles apart
    • How fathers can overcome the challenges of parenting under special circumstances, like separation and divorce

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    GETTING MEN INVOLVED: YOUNG MEN AS FATHERS - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    KidSafety of America, 2002

    Many educational programs are designed for teen mothers. Here is a video program designed to help young men, especially teen fathers. It is a known fact that a child’s total emotional and physical development is better attained when both parents are involved. This DVD educates viewers about the important role of men in a child’s life. Listening to teen fathers and other young men, real life experiences are shared with viewers. Viewers could include: teen moms, new moms, as well as expectant fathers.

Children with Special Needs

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    STRATEGIES FOR PARENTING CHILDREN WITH FASD - BOOKLET

    Brighter Futures, 1999

    This booklet was produced by The Society for the Coalition of Rural Representatives from Breton and Buck Creek, Brighter Futures and talks about such issues as what parents need to know about FASD, the characteristics of FASD, living with children affected by FASD, and life skills. It is a nicely illustrated booklet that is simple to understand and follow.

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    MOMENTARY MAGIC - VHS - (7 MIN.)

    Lions Den Studio, 2002

    Momentary Magic is a public awareness campaign targeted at adults to help celebrate the value of children. This three-minute video shows images capturing moments with children throughout Saskatchewan, and is combined with the song "Momentary Magic" by singer/songwriter Dave Proven. This video could be used during a parenting program to encourage parents to celebrate moments of connection with their own children and to encourage them to be more sensitive, supportive, and responsive to the needs of children in their community. Further information and promotional material is available by contacting Parent Education Saskatchewan (306) 934-2095 or website http://www.momentarymagic.com/.

  • 5-V-379 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Finding out that your child has special needs is the beginning of a remarkable journey. Whether your child is developmentally delayed or has a significant physical disability, you want your child to be happy and safe, and to develop to her fullest potential.

    In this video, families of children with special needs share their stories to help others in similar circumstances understand that, while every child is unique, there are common experiences, emotions, and challenges they are likely to encounter as they work to help their child.

    This video provides information on:

    • What to do when you find out that your child has a special need
    • Moving from confusion and grief to acceptance and empowerment
    • Finding answers and getting help
    • Speaking up as your child’s best advocate
    • The importance of looking beyond the diagnosis
    • Focusing on your child’s unique strengths

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    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: FOR THE CHILD - INFORMATION ON MENTAL HEALTHY AND ADVOCACY FOR RESOURCE PARENTS - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005
    • Understand the most common children’s mental health problems
    • Navigate the local mental health service delivery system
    • Develop alliances with birth parents, school systems, mental health providers & case workers
    • Feel increased comfort with seeking mental health services
    • Recognize the rights and responsibilities of foster children, birth parents, kinship providers, foster parents and caseworkers
    • Identify who to call, what to say, and where to go to obtain the right services for the children in their care
    • Be an effective advocate for the children in their care

Pregnancy, Parenting, and Child Development

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    FEELINGS: RESPONDING TO YOUR CHILD'S FEELINGS - BOOKLET

    Public Health Agency of Canada and Department of Justice Canada, 2005

    The Feelings booklet is a recommended supplemental resource for Nobody’s Perfect, a Public Health Agency of Canada parenting program. Feelings can be used for parents on its own. It is about children’s feelings, how they express those feelings and how parents can respond to their children’s feelings.

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    CHERISH ME FOR I AM A CHILD - WALL HANGING

    Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Revised 2010

    This brightly coloured wall hanging with the poem “Cherish Me for I Am a Child” talks about the importance of a child growing up feeling safe, secure, and happy and in order for a child to do this they need to be protected, cared for, and loved by the adult in their lives. This can be used as wallhanging for anyone to have in their home or office.

  • 5-V-130 Loan

    CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE - DVD - (45 MIN.)

    Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007

    This item is an educational DVD on attachment for those who work with families. This DVD provides consistent, evidence-based information on attachment. The DVD is 45 minutes long and is divided into 4 sections: 1) what attachment is, 2) why it is important, 3) what factors influence attachment, and 4) what can be done to promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. The information is made accessible through the use of plain language, visual demonstrations of child and caregiver behaviours, expert explanations, and graphics. Both English and French versions are on the one DVD.

    Il s'agit d'un DVD éducatif sur l'attachement à l'intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des enfants et des familles. Ce DVD contient des renseignements pertinents, fondés sur des résultats, en matière d'attachement. Ce DVD de 45 minutes comprend quatre sections: 1) ce qu'est l'attachement 2) l'importance de l'attachement, 3) les facteurs qui influencent l'attachement et 4) ce que l'on peut faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant chez l'enfant. Ce DVD est facile d'accès, fondé sur un langage simple, avec bon nombre d'illustrations de comportements d'enfants et de parents, d'explications d'experts et de graphiques. Le DVD contient la version anglaise et la version française.

  • 5-V-131 Loan

    THE SMILING MASK: TRUTHS ABOUT POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND PARENTHOOD - DVD

    01055350 Saskatchewan Ltd., 2009

    The Documentary, “The Smiling Mask; Truths about Postpartum Depression and Parenthood” tells the inspirational true story of three families and their struggles with Postpartum Depression.

    In Carla O’Reilly, Elita Paterson and Tania Bird’s journeys to wellness, they now speak out inspiring women and families who may be suffering with Postpartum Depression.

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    WELCOME TO PARENTING: THE FIRST SIX YEARS - VHS - (75 MIN.)

    Health Canada, 1997

    This video contains five 25-minute segments. The video provides parents with information on their child’s body, mind, behaviour, and safety. An additional segment encourages parents to make time for themselves and offers other coping mechanisms for effective parenting.

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    PARENT AND CHILD SERIES: HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL - VHS - (40 MIN.)

    Sunburst Visual Media, 1998

    The following is one of a three part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids will Talk” discuss parenting issues in this series. Each video comes with a resource binder, which includes a guide for using the video, a bibliography, a script of the video, and handouts that can be copied for parents and children.

    This program will help parents promote a successful school experience for their children. It will give parents concrete tools they need to help their children develop the self confidence to handle negative feelings about school, performance anxiety, grades, mistakes, anger, and frustration; the self-discipline to achieve goals, complete work on time, get homework done, and stay motivated; and the self-esteem to deal with difficult social situations.

  • 5-V-298 Loan

    BEGIN WITH LOVE - VHS - (30 MIN.)

    Civitas Initiative, 2000

    Begin with Love, a video with Oprah Winfrey, focuses on a parent’s relationship with his or her infant in the first three months of life. Based on the latest research in early childhood development, the video highlights five guidelines that will help all new parents create a responsive and enriching environment for their young baby.

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    THE HEART OF LEARNING - DVD - (27 MIN.)

    Kem Murch Productions Inc., 1999

    Much of the way children think and feel about themselves and their world is determined in the first three years of their life. In this formative time, the brain is developing a complex “wiring” system, making connections that will strongly influence a child’s patterns of emotional, social, and psychological behaviour - and how well they can learn, handle stress, thrive, and function in the world. The video kindles deep, natural parenting instincts, while providing clear and accessible strategies for loving and nurturing interaction with children.

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    A CHILD'S GRIEF - VHS - (55 MIN.)

    Magic Lantern Communications Ltd., 1994

    The reaction of children to the loss of a parent or sibling can be devastating. Adults are often unaware of how children express their grief or of ways that they can be helped. This video shows a group of bereaved children speaking openly about their feelings, hopes, and dreams. This is a valuable tool for educators, counselors, medical professionals, clergy, and parents.

  • 5-V-310 Loan

    MOMENTARY MAGIC - VHS - (7 MIN.)

    Lions Den Studio, 2002

    Momentary Magic is a public awareness campaign targeted at adults to help celebrate the value of children. This three-minute video shows images capturing moments with children throughout Saskatchewan, and is combined with the song "Momentary Magic" by singer/songwriter Dave Proven. This video could be used during a parenting program to encourage parents to celebrate moments of connection with their own children and to encourage them to be more sensitive, supportive, and responsive to the needs of children in their community. Further information and promotional material is available by contacting Parent Education Saskatchewan (306) 934-2095 or website http://www.momentarymagic.com/.

  • 5-V-336 Loan

    PLAYTIME - VHS - (14 MIN.)

    Meridian Educational Corp., 2003

    This video demonstrates safe, simple, and enjoyable activities for parents to share with their infants. It is perfect for parenting classes, teacher and school daycare training, and other childcare management instruction. Using a reassuring approach designed to build confidence, demonstrations are provided by real parents and their babies. Audience: Caregivers and childcare professionals.

  • 5-V-337 Loan

    CHILD'S PLAY: HOW HAVING FUN TURNS KIDS INTO ADULTS - VHS - (23 MIN.)

    The Learning Seed, 2004

    Play is how children try out roles and test limits, as well as how they develop basic physical and mental skills. Play is fun and free, yet it is nothing less than a dress rehearsal for adulthood. Play is the engine that drives child development. Using real parents and their children, this video explains the role of fun and play in personal growth; the value of different types of play; when parents or caregivers should join in play and when they should stay out; how parents can help children enrich their play experiences; and the importance of fantasy play. Audience: Caregivers and childcare professionals.

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    BEGINNING THE JOURNEY: CHILD DEVELOPMENT FROM ONE TO THREE - VHS - (20 MIN.)

    Meridian Educational Corp., 2000

    The transition from infant to toddler is a dramatic one. As physical, emotional, and social skills develop at this crucial time, parents and caregivers alike need to be aware of the important role that they play during this growth process. This video provides an easy to follow guided tour through the development of a child’s first three years of life. Advice from experts in the child care field provides additional insight into the first three years of human development. Audience: Caregivers and childcare professionals.

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    LIFE WITH A NEW BABY: DEALING WITH POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS - DVD - (17 MIN.)

    Life With a New Baby: Dealing With Postpartum Mood Disorders is a video for new and expectant parents and their families. It aims to make families aware of the emotional challenges of adjusting to life with a new baby. The video explores normal adjustment, the myths of motherhood, postpartum blues, postpartum depression and other postpartum mood disorders. The video includes interviews with real mothers and their families, with different risk factors and symptoms, and how they deal with postpartum mood disorders of different severity. It also illustrates a variety of self-care and healing strategies.

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    A SIMPLE GIFT: HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN COPE WITH EMOTIONS - VHS - (17 MIN.)

    The Hospital for Sick Children, 2000

    Negative emotions (anger, sadness, fear, jealousy) and the difficult behaviours that may follow (eg. temper tantrums, whining) are normal in young children. Research has shown that not learning to manage negative emotions in the early years may result in later problems. This videotape suggests how parents can help young children understand their difficult feelings and express these feelings in ways that are socially acceptable. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.

  • 5-V-370 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: PREPARING FOR PARENTHOOD

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Becoming a parent is one of life’s most wonderful – and challenging – experiences. If you are planning a pregnancy, there are many things you can do right now to help give your future child the best possible start in life. If you’re already pregnant, you can begin making changes today that will help your baby enter the world as healthy as possible.

    This video includes information on:

    • Forming healthy habits before and during pregnancy
    • The importance of prenatal care
    • How to prepare for your baby’s birth
    • How and where to get help with your questions

  • 5-V-371 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: THE FIRST YEARS LAST FOREVER

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    The new research in brain development tells us of the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first years of life. New parents have a wonderful opportunity to help their child reach their full potential.

    This video includes information on:

    • Bonding and attachment
    • Child care
    • Communication
    • Discipline
    • Health and nutrition
    • Self-esteem
    • Self-awareness

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    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: STOP SMOKING NOW (REASONS NOT TO SMOKE WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT) - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    When you’re pregnant, everything you eat, drink and breathe affects your health and your baby’s health. So when you smoke, your baby does too.

    Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your baby. When you stop smoking, you:

    • increase the amount of oxygen your baby will get
    • lower the risk that your baby will be born too early
    • increase your chances of having a healthy baby

    No matter how long you have been smoking, quitting smoking also benefits your health, gives you more energy, and lets you feel good about what you’ve done for yourself and your baby.

    This video provides support, guidance and information about resources to help you resist the urge to smoke. We hope that you will watch this video and act on it, because there’s never been a better time – or a better reason – to stop smoking.

  • 5-V-376 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: YOUR HEALTHY BABY - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    In order to give a child a healthy start in life, parents and caregivers need the most up-to-date information on children’s health and nutrition issues.

    In this video, Phylicia Rashad delivers expert advice on how parents can help their children establish healthy habits, with information on:

    • How to maintain good health during pregnancy
    • Bottle-feeding versus breast-feeding
    • When you and your child should visit the doctor
    • What foods to feed your child and when
    • The importance of exercise

  • 5-V-385 Loan

    TEN THINGS EVERY CHILD NEEDS - DVD - (17 MIN.)

    WTTW Chicago for the Robert R. McCormick Tribue Foundation, 1999

    Can a child’s IQ be improved during the first years of life?  Researchers say yes, if the child receives ten simple things shown to help children’s brains develop.

    Ten things every child needs explains how our earliest interactions influence a child’s brain development.  Hosted by popular television personality Tim Reid, Ten Things Every Child Needs is an invaluable guide that parents and caregivers can follow to give a child his or her best start in life.

Behaviour and Discipline

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    SHAKING, HITTING, AND SPANKING: WHAT TO DO INSTEAD - VHS - (30 MIN.)

    Kids Rights, 1994

    Divided into four distinct sections, this video focuses on teaching alternatives to spanking. Four parent-child interactions that often lead to shaking, hitting, and spanking are presented:

    • A stressed-out single parent with a crying baby at night
    • A toddler spanked for exploring his environment
    • An oppositional eight-year-old boy who refuses to come in for dinner
    • A parent’s impatience with a daughter’s refusal to clean her room

    The viewer is given time after each scene to review what occurred and to brainstorm other solutions. As the video continues, alternative strategies and techniques are presented.

  • 5-V-219 Loan

    PARENT AND CHILD SERIES: GOOD DISCIPLINE, GOOD KIDS - DVD - (40 MIN.)

    Sunburst Visual Media, 1998

    The following is one of a three part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids will Talk” discuss parenting issues in this series. A 2nd DVD is included which includes a guide.

    This video helps parents understand the basic element of healthy discipline - respectful communications. It helps parents get past the daily power struggle with their children by showing them how to engage cooperation; effectively set rules, expectations and limits; problem-solve; and use effective alternatives to punishment.

  • 5-V-220 Loan

    PARENT AND CHILD SERIES: KEEPING PEACE AT HOME - DVD - (40 MIN.)

    Sunburst Visual Media, 1998

    The following is one of a three part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids will Talk” discuss parenting issues in this series. A 2nd DVD is included which includes a guide.

    A variety of conflict management and problem-solving skills are presented to help families promote respect, cooperation, and successful communication. By learning concrete, practical skills, parents can acquire strategies to ease tensions, prevent family fights, and peaceably resolve those conflicts that do occur. The video demonstrates conflict management skills that can benefit the whole family.

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    VIDEO ONE: HOW TO STOP ENABLING AND START EMPOWERING KIDS - VHS - (15 MIN.)

    Hazelden Foundation, 1997

    The following videos (5-V-361 Video One, 5-V-362 Video Two, 5-V-363 Video Three, 5-V-364 Video Four, 5-V-365 Video Five, and 5-V-366 Video Six) are part of a series entitled “Parenting for Prevention” produced by Kineticvideo. This series teaches you how to use six powerful parenting skills to help keep kids safe from alcohol, other drugs, and violence, and to help them be secure enough to make sensible decisions about everything they do. The skills are simple, easy to learn, and can be used by married or single parents, grandparents, step-parents, foster parents, teachers, and other caregivers. All videos come with an information booklet.

    This video covers topics such as: What parental enabling is and how it can hurt your child; How to identify some common parental behaviors that lead to enabling; Whether you might be enabling your child; and How to empower your child.

  • 5-V-362 Loan

    VIDEO TWO: HOW TO SET LIMITS FOR KIDS - VHS - (15 MIN.)

    Haelden Foundation, 1997

    This video covers topics such as: How to set clear limits; How to set reasonable limits according to age, trust level, and basic needs; Why limits should be set in advance and checked for compliance; and How to respond when your child tests the limits.

  • 5-V-363 Loan

    VIDEO THREE: HOW TO ENFORCE CONSEQUENCES WHEN KIDS VIOLATE LIMITS - VHS - (15 MIN.)

    Haelden Foundation, 1997

    This video covers topics such as: How to enforce consequences that are reasonable and related to the violation; How to enforce consequences calmly, respectfully, and without anger; and What to avoid when enforcing consequences.

  • 5-V-364 Loan

    VIDEO FOUR: COMMUNICATING - HOW TO CONFRONT KIDS WHEN THEY'RE DOING WRONG: HOW TO ENCOURAGE KIDS WHEN THEY'RE DOING RIGHT - VHS - (15 MIN.)

    Hazelden Foundation, 1997

    This video covers topics such as: Identifying some ineffective communication styles of parents; How to communicate effectively with your child through active listening; How to confront your child’s negative behavior; and How to encourage your child’s positive behavior.

  • 5-V-365 Loan

    VIDEO FIVE: HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO HANDLE ANGER WITHOUT VIOLENCE - VHS - (15 MIN.)

    Hazelden Foundation, 1997

    You will learn how to teach your child to use the A-B-C-D method to handle anger. They will learn how to be aware of angry feelings; Back off and sort out what is really happening; Check out choices and the consequences of each choice; and Decide and do the safest thing.

  • 5-V-366 Loan

    VIDEO SIX: HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITHOUT VIOLENCE - VHS - (15 MIN.)

    Hazelden Foundation, 1997

    You will learn how to teach your child to use the 3 T’s method for resolving conflict: 1) Think about the conflict; 2) Talk about the conflict; and 3) Try to work it out.

  • 5-V-378 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: DISCIPLINE - TEACHING LIMITS WITH LOVE - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Discipline – setting limits – is one of the most difficult challenges parents face. In this video, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, America’s foremost pediatrician, shows parents that setting limits is not punishment, but a loving way to teach a child how to control his or her own behaviour.

    Included is information on:

    • Why a child actually looks for limits
    • Techniques for setting effective limits from the start
    • Why a firm but gentle approach is the most effective
    • Managing your own emotions and avoiding physical punishment
    • Why the limits children learn in their first few years build a foundation for the rest of their lives

Child Health and Safety

  • 5-V-372 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: STOP SMOKING NOW (REASONS NOT TO SMOKE WHEN YOU'RE PREGNANT) - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    When you’re pregnant, everything you eat, drink and breathe affects your health and your baby’s health. So when you smoke, your baby does too.

    Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your baby. When you stop smoking, you:

    • increase the amount of oxygen your baby will get
    • lower the risk that your baby will be born too early
    • increase your chances of having a healthy baby

    No matter how long you have been smoking, quitting smoking also benefits your health, gives you more energy, and lets you feel good about what you’ve done for yourself and your baby.

    This video provides support, guidance and information about resources to help you resist the urge to smoke. We hope that you will watch this video and act on it, because there’s never been a better time – or a better reason – to stop smoking.

  • 5-V-373 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: SAFE FROM THE START - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Childhood is a time of growth, experimentation and learning. Although a few bumps and scrapes are to be expected along the way, there are many things parents and caregivers can do to help prevent serious childhood injuries.

    It is important to think ahead about potential hazards to make a child’s environment as safe as possible. Prevention will go a long way towards making children “safe from the start.”

    This video provides helpful information about:

    • Bath Time/Bathroom Hazards
    • Car Seats and Car Safety
    • Childproofing at Home
    • Feeding and Food Safety
    • Kids and Gun Safety
    • Kitchen Safety
    • Safety Outside the Home
    • Sleep/Bedtime
    • Toy Safety

  • 5-V-376 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: YOUR HEALTHY BABY - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    In order to give a child a healthy start in life, parents and caregivers need the most up-to-date information on children’s health and nutrition issues.

    In this video, Phylicia Rashad delivers expert advice on how parents can help their children establish healthy habits, with information on:

    • How to maintain good health during pregnancy
    • Bottle-feeding versus breast-feeding
    • When you and your child should visit the doctor
    • What foods to feed your child and when
    • The importance of exercise

  • 5-V-380 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: FOOD AND FITNESS MATTER - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    The dramatic rise in childhood obesity is one of the most serious health problems facing our country today. Reversing this trend requires changes in our homes, school and communities.

    Food and Fitness Matter provides parents with the information and support they need to improve children’s health and wellness.

    In the video, nutrition experts and others explain:

    • the causes of the dramatic increase in overweight kids
    • the health problems posed by the childhood obesity epidemic

     This video also presents:

    • practical tips for parents to improve nutrition and fitness at home
    • profiles of schools that found ways to serve healthier food and to increase physical activity
    • inspiration for parents to work with their schools for change

     Free downloadable fact sheets and action manual also available.

Child Care and Early Education

  • 5-V-130 Loan

    CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE - DVD - (45 MIN.)

    Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007

    This item is an educational DVD on attachment for those who work with families. This DVD provides consistent, evidence-based information on attachment. The DVD is 45 minutes long and is divided into 4 sections: 1) what attachment is, 2) why it is important, 3) what factors influence attachment, and 4) what can be done to promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. The information is made accessible through the use of plain language, visual demonstrations of child and caregiver behaviours, expert explanations, and graphics. Both English and French versions are on the one DVD.

    Il s'agit d'un DVD éducatif sur l'attachement à l'intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des enfants et des familles. Ce DVD contient des renseignements pertinents, fondés sur des résultats, en matière d'attachement. Ce DVD de 45 minutes comprend quatre sections: 1) ce qu'est l'attachement 2) l'importance de l'attachement, 3) les facteurs qui influencent l'attachement et 4) ce que l'on peut faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant chez l'enfant. Ce DVD est facile d'accès, fondé sur un langage simple, avec bon nombre d'illustrations de comportements d'enfants et de parents, d'explications d'experts et de graphiques. Le DVD contient la version anglaise et la version française.

  • 5-V-221 Loan

    PARENT AND CHILD SERIES: HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL - VHS - (40 MIN.)

    Sunburst Visual Media, 1998

    The following is one of a three part series entitled “Parent and Child” produced by Sunburst Videos. Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids will Talk” discuss parenting issues in this series. Each video comes with a resource binder, which includes a guide for using the video, a bibliography, a script of the video, and handouts that can be copied for parents and children.

    This program will help parents promote a successful school experience for their children. It will give parents concrete tools they need to help their children develop the self confidence to handle negative feelings about school, performance anxiety, grades, mistakes, anger, and frustration; the self-discipline to achieve goals, complete work on time, get homework done, and stay motivated; and the self-esteem to deal with difficult social situations.

  • 5-V-375 Loan

    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: WHY EARLY CHILDHOOD MATTERS - DVD - (30 MIN.)

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Scientific research confirms that children’s earliest experiences – starting even before they’re born – dramatically affect their ability to succeed in school, and in life. In this video, our country’s leaders in government, business, crime prevention, and academia voice their commitment to our nation’s youngest children and emphasize the crucial need for increased investments in early childhood.

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    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Finding the right child care is often challenging – but one of the most important decisions a parent will ever make.

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    When you hold a baby lovingly and talk, sing, or read to her, the emotional closeness and language experiences you provide are an important part of preparing her to learn when she is old enough for school. There are many things parents and caregivers can do to help build a child’s literacy skills from the time he is born. This video provides helpful information about:

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    I AM YOUR CHILD VIDEO SERIES: THE PRE-K PROMISE - DVD

    Parents Action for Children, 2005

    Quality preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds are one of the surest routes to success in school and beyond, according to various studies. But finding a high-quality program at an affordable price can be challenging.

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Links

http://www.sktc.sk.ca/
Saskatoon Tribal Council

http://www.niichro.com/2004/
National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada

http://www.pauktuutit.ca/
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

http://www.nunatsiavut.com/
Nunatsiavut, Department of Health and Social Development

http://www.mcfs.ca/
Métis Calgary Family Services Society

http://www.nafc.ca/
National Association of Friendship Centres

http://www.bccf.bc.ca/
BC Council for Families

http://www.kanen.on.ca/
Ka:nen Our Children Our Future

http://www.ucalgary.ca/dflynn/aboriginal
University of Calgary Aboriginal Languages

http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/is/info106-eng.asp
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – Aboriginal Place Names

http://www.fncfcs.com/
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/lr/ks/index-eng.asp
Kids’ Stop – INAC

http://www.nativechild.org/
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

http://www.visions.ab.ca/index.asp
Visions – Centre of Innovation

www.teenparent.tv
TEENPARENT.TV is a resource site for teenage parents to discover and connect with other parents in Saskatchewan. This is an interactive website.

www.child-encyclopedia.com
Child Encyclopedia

www.parenteducationsask.ca
Saskatchewan Parenting Education

www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/family_famille/nobody_e.html
Nobody's Perfect

www.frp.ca
Canadian Association of Family Resources Programs - Positive Discipline: What it is and How to do it - Dr. Joan E. Durrant