Infant Nutrition 22 min. There are many nutrients your baby needs to thrive. Putting it all together may seem like a complex chemistry assignment. While much goes into providing your infant with a healthy diet, whether you're breastfeeding, using formula, or eventually introducing solid foods, it's really not complicated. Your own healthy diet esta...

 Infant Nutrition 22 min. There are many nutrients your baby needs to thrive. Putting it all together may seem like a complex chemistry assignment. While much goes into providing your infant with a healthy diet, whether you're breastfeeding, using formula, or eventually introducing solid foods, it's really not complicated. Your own healthy die...

 Eating for Two 23 min. When you're pregnant, both you and your baby need nourishment to thrive. But what does eating for two really mean? Do you get to eat one cookie for yourself and one for the baby, and should you double your portions? In this video, we will look at the diet a pregnant mom should consume and how many extra calories are nee...

Respect for Mothers 17 min. No one want to hear bad things said about their moms, and children are even more sensitive to hearing their mother insulted. This lesson walks a father through the weaponized triangle that hurts the children when the mother is attacked. It deals practically and sympathetically to the situations of broken relationships, b...

 Co-parent Communication (Single Mother, Lsn. 3) 28 min. Knowing where we are and where we want to go helps us plan for the journey. Defining your coparenting relationship, understanding healthy boundaries, and knowing how each category affects your children gives you the power to impact their post-divorce experience. This tool will help you a...

Have you ever found yourself with too little cash and too many bills? The stress, worry, and restrictions of being unable to pay your bills can be simply overwhelming. Do you know this feeling? Debt is like being locked up in chains that are stronger than you and keep you tied up. You no longer have the freedom to do the things you want to do becau...

Newscasts are filled with stories about SIDS, drownings, accidents, and other scenarios involving babies and children. Knowing that you are responsible for keeping your baby safe can be frightening for any parent. What would you do if your child was choking or stopped breathing? Could you save your baby's life? This video instructs parents or careg...

Depression is more than just feeling down occasionally. It's more intense, and it lasts longer. Nearly one in twelve Americans over the age of twenty suffers from depression, and women are twice as likely as men to become depressed. Left untreated, depression can lead to suicide. In this video, we talk about what depression is, how to know if you'r...

"I want it, and I want it now!" If you enticed your child with the reward of two marshmallows for waiting just fifteen minutes before eating the first one, would she do it? Does she have the self-discipline to delay gobbling one sugary treat right away in order to have two in the future? Self-discipline is hard for all of us, but it's especially ha...

 When looking at being a mother, many don't understand the important pieces that need to work together to create a successful life with a young child. This video explains the essential needs of every single mother, including the four most important: shelter, income, food, and transportation. Each need is discussed, and various options are give...

The love bond between child and parent is the foundation upon which all discipline, relationships, and self-esteem is based. This video instructs on the importance of both bonding and good practices to promote bonding between infants and parents. Topics include: • bonding • nurturing • comforting • emotional development • mental development • commu...

Family violence is about power and control. And the members of a household with the least power—the children—are often the ones most harmed, even if they aren't the direct target of the attack. This video examines family violence and its impact on children. It defines, explains, and suggests prevention, response, and treatment approaches. Rich in c...

 Sudden-Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is a frightening and confusing subject for most parents. Much research over the years has led to many different recommendations that have greatly reduced the chances of an infant dying unexpectedly. Should you be reasonably worried about SIDS? What can you do to reduce the risk of SIDS happening to your ...

There are many nutrients your baby needs to thrive. Putting it all together may seem like a complex chemistry assignment. While much goes into providing your infant with a healthy diet, whether you're breastfeeding, using formula, or eventually introducing solid foods, it's really not complicated. Your own healthy diet establishes a positive patter...

President Barack Obama said in his Father's Day speech in 2008, "What makes you a man is not the ability to have a child—it's the courage to raise one." You may have heard that being a good father means spending time with your children. But what does that mean? Is it just enough to be present in the home? Or what if you don't live with your childre...

 You're pregnant, and you have a lot to consider. Car seats, baby's room, baby clothes, and what brand of diapers you want to use. But the most important consideration right now is how you can take the best care of yourself and your developing baby. Your first step is setting up your prenatal care. This lesson will discuss prenatal care, what ...

Choosing child care that is right for you and your child can be difficult. This lesson covers the possible problems to look for, what types of care are available, and the questions that should be asked at the facility. Also covered are the following topics: Defining What You Want, Family and Friends, Licensed Family Child Care Homes, Licensed Day-C...

Toddlers are busy little explorers who have lots of energy! They are fun but are INTO EVERYTHING! As parents, we cannot prevent every injury or mishap, but we can put some important preventative measures in place to help prevent serious, life-changing accidents. In this video we will look at ways you can keep your busy little toddler safe, and what...

From the time you find out you're pregnant, you will want to give your baby the best start at life. However, unhealthy lifestyle choices and addictions can have a serious impact on the growth and development of your unborn baby. This impact can sometimes happen before you even know you're pregnant. It's hard to imagine how everything you put in you...

Do you have a child who is a force to be reckoned with? Who won't take no for answer, won't be reasoned with, and won't do anything they don't want to do? If so, then you likely have a strong-willed child. Is this good? Is it bad? Can they be taught to comply and cooperate? We'll talk about all of this and how you can guide your child into becoming...