Here are the 5 essentials every child needs during the critical early years to lay the foundation for a happy and healthy life. Modeled on-screen by a diverse group of loving parents, viewers learn the specific behaviors and techniques that will allow their child to reach his or her fullest potential.

 

Volume 1: Love and Stability

The pivotal component of all healthy development is that the child feels loved. Volume 1 teaches parents the behaviors that let children know they are loved, leading to security, trust and self-esteem.

 

Volume 2: Time Together

Teaches parents the importance of daily focused interaction with their child and the specific activities that children find fun and comforting. The result? More involved parents, and a reduced risk of neglect and abuse.

 

Volume 3: Inspire and Challenge

Demonstrates to parents how to provide a variety of age-appropriate experiences that gently challenge and stimulate growth, cultivating their children's curiosity and love of learning.

 

Volume 4: Positive Discipline

This volume helps parents set rules and limits that are consistent with their child's development, giving them techniques to discipline without shaking, shouting or hitting.

 

Volume 5: Safety and Health

Shows the importance of good health care and regular doctor visits, plus how to create safe environments, model safe behavior, and choose high quality daycare.

 

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1 DVD with Facilitator's Guide

Available on VHS by request

"This video is awesome! Easy to watch, fun, colorful and multicultural, it provides parents of all ages with ideas of what they can do with their children and how to treat their child with respect. Engaging!."

- Kim Tweedy, RN, BSN, Perinatal Support Specialist, Drake University Early Head Start

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