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ABC'S OF TEACHING ABC'S, THE

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ABC'S OF TEACHING ABC'S, THE
SOS VIDEOS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - How to teach the alphabet while going about daily activities. Puts parents back into the picture by encouraging them to act as their child's first teacher.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Supports concept of "parents as children's first teachers," showing how kids learn through everyday activities. Adults felt there was too much pressure placed on kids to learn without having fun. Some phonics' information is inaccurate.
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Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO


ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY

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ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY
ACTIVE PARENTING PUBLISHERS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Develop courage, responsibility and self-esteem in your child, using Active Parenting principles. Contains an hour of video illustrating styles of parenting, effective non-violent discipline skills and logical consequences.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Content is very good with realistic lessons that are valuable to any parent. The presentation lacks appeal. The video clips are only a few inches in diameter, the narrator is dull, and it lacks flexibility, forcing constant review of some segments.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Platform: WIN platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95
Media: CDROM ISBN # 1-880283-23-9


AUTISM AND THE NEW LAW

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
AUTISM AND THE NEW LAW
EDVANTAGE MEDIA, INC.
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Addresses the components of the Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a law passed to find more effective treatments and a cure for autism.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Upbeat, sensitive and reassuring presentation. Accurate; appropriate language. Use of both parents of autistic children and professionals is effective. Promotes acceptance and respect for autistic children. Supportive, hopeful and encouraging.
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Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9646168-8-2


BABIES MAKE MUSIC

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BABIES MAKE MUSIC
HEADBONE
Series: LYNN KLEINER SERIES
Topic - Music
Description - Early childhood music pioneer Lynn Kleiner shows how musical interactions can be delightful and easy, even for parents with no music background. She uses a variety of activities including massage rhymes, lullabies, games, songs and dances.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Easy to follow, enjoyable, very rhythmic, good for language development. Encourages parents to interact with their child using songs and activities. "As a parent, I thought the video was a good teaching tool." Repeats songs so you can learn them easily.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - This is really designed for parents though kids enjoyed the puppets and watching babies and children on-screen. Some made animal noises along with the puppets and danced. Some didn't want to watch it at all.
Runtime: 52 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9653636-1-9


BABY & CHILD CPR

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BABY & CHILD CPR
BABY CPR, INC.
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - CPR and choking relief instruction for parents and other lay rescuers. Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Supervised by top medical specialists.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative, well organized, easy to follow and understand. Accurate and effective presentation. Includes Spanish version. Designed to be used in conjunction with an accredited instructor. Extremely useful for parents and anyone who works with children.
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Runtime: 38 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO


KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BABY 'N ME WORKOUT
ON THE JOB PRODUCTIONS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - An exercise program that helps moms get back in shape, with developmental stimulation and massage for your baby. Appropriate for babies six to eight months in age.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Clear instructions that explain the exercises with careful demonstrations including warnings, suggestions and encouragement. Lots of hugs and kisses. Well-suited for the physical needs of new moms. "Didn't like the music but think it's good for babies."
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Runtime: 65 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-58575-002-6


BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: AGES AND STAGES PLAYTIME

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BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: AGES AND STAGES PLAYTIME
BRIGHTENING MINDS, INC.
Series: BABY AND PARENT NURSERY
Topic - Family
Description - Sections for both parents and babies make this a valuable DVD for new parents. Stimulating images and music keep infants entertained, and up-to-date advice is given for parents who wish to maximize the potential in their baby's early development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent parental material. Thoughtful, simple and calm. Well organized and useful with good examples: interesting scientific discoveries and explanations on how to stimulate a child's mind. Children's segment is perfectly paced for little ones, full of things to observe and learn from.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Loved the music selections and hummed along. Older kids sat back and watched the entire time. Babies waved toys in time to the music while facing the screen. Clear images and hypnotizing movements relaxed them all. Pre-schoolers talked about the toys and colors to parents and asked to see it again.
Runtime: 100 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0972889116


BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: LANGUAGE & NUMBERS PLAYTIME

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BABY AND PARENT NURSERY: LANGUAGE & NUMBERS PLAYTIME
BRIGHTENING MINDS, INC.
Series: BABY AND PARENT NURSERY
Topic - Family
Description - A fun DVD with sections for both baby and parents. For parents, expert advice from doctors is provided on how to maximize your baby's potential. For the little one, engaging images and music provide stimulation as baby grows into the more challenging language and number exercises.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Superb guidance for new parents coupled with stunning visual effects for baby to watch. Calming and informative. Doesn't force teaching. Well researched advice is practical and non-technical. Offers everything from brain formation to music to pre-math skills. Beautiful, varied music.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Older kids were captivated, singing songs and doing the alphabet exercises. Babies were enthralled with the ever-changing objects. One baby was particularly drawn to the sequence with dripping and spinning toys. Preschool kids asked to watch it again; other parents asked to borrow it.
Runtime: 93 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0972889124
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BABY BABBLE VHS

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BABY BABBLE VHS
TALKING CHILD LLC
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Exposes children to early developing sounds and words, as well as introducing them to simple sign language. A 12-step tutorial at the end provides caregivers with ideas to encourage language development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Uses images of bright colored toys with narrator to teach word development. Accompanied by original music. Interspersed is a head short of a woman saying different words and making facial gestures with sounds. Doesn't repeat sequences, which would enhance its educational value. Very good tutorial at the end that delivers an excellent message to new parents about language development for babies. The end part is definitely geared for adults, not for babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Short clips are well timed. The baby watching starts to lose interest just as the clip is changing and her attention is captured again. About fifteen minutes was the total attention span though. They relate to the words offered - eat, more, drink, book, up down, colors. One-year-olds enjoyed watching the toys on screen.
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.99
Media: VIDEO


BABY BABBLE

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BABY BABBLE
TALKING CHILD LLC
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Exposes children to early developing sounds and words, as well as introducing them to simple sign language. A 12-step tutorial at the end provides caregivers with ideas to encourage language development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Uses images of bright colored toys with narrator to teach word development. Accompanied by original music. Interspersed is a head short of a woman saying different words and making facial gestures with sounds. Doesn't repeat sequences, which would enhance its educational value. Very good tutorial at the end that delivers an excellent message to new parents about language development for babies. The end part is definitely geared for adults, not for babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Short clips are well timed. The baby watching starts to lose interest just as the clip is changing and her attention is captured again. About fifteen minutes was the total attention span though. They relate to the words offered - eat, more, drink, book, up down, colors. One-year-olds enjoyed watching the toys on screen.
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99
Media: DVD
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BABY MATTERS
PARENTING SOLUTIONS INC.
Series: PARENTING SOLUTIONS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Good resource for parents to track prenatal care, medical data, child's developmental process, milestones, family tree, histories and photos of their child's life from prenatal to babyhood.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Knowledgeable, beneficial program. Provides links to authoritative web sites. Presented in an easy-to-understand format that allows structured and unstructured data entry. "A wonderful way to document the growth and development of your child."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Designed for adult use.
Platform: WIN platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: CDROM ISBN # 0-96799-9943-0-6


BABY WHISPERER, THE VOLUME 1

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BABY WHISPERER, THE VOLUME 1
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Based on the best-selling Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg, teaches parents how to calm, connect and communicate with their newborn child. Provides simple, accessible programs that parents can begin before and after the baby is born.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced. Relaxing; peaceful and soothing tone. Logically organized. Information is clearly outlined, each section is short and to the point. Offers common sense and practical options to choose from. Shows fathers as equal caregivers.
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Runtime: 71 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD
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BABY'S WORLD, A

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BABY'S WORLD, A
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Examines early child development and processes that transform infants capabilities into walking, talking human beings. Each episode looks at different human characteristics, tracing development through the first years of life.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An extraordinary series rich with information. "Wonderful survey on cognitive and motor development in the first three years of life." Beautiful photography. Features diverse group of children and families. Adults had some safety concerns.
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Runtime: 180 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95
Media: VIDEO


BONDING MUSIC FOR MOTHER AND CHILD

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
BONDING MUSIC FOR MOTHER AND CHILD
VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT - ME
Series: HAPPY BABY
Topic - Music
Description - Harmonious instrumentals blended with gentle sounds of nature offers pregnant mothers a peaceful and enjoyable way to spend quality time with the baby growing within her.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced and aesthetically pleasing. Definitely provides a relaxing environment for pregnant moms. "I loved the music; made me wish I was in a rocking chair with a baby." Packaging makes some unsubstantiated claims.
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Runtime: 37 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.97
Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-929584-10-5


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BREAKTHROUGH: HOW TO REACH STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
ATTAINMENT COMPANY, INC.
Series: BREAKTHROUGH: HOW TO REACH STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
Topic - Music
Description - A hands-on, how-to program for teachers and parents, featuring "Teacher of the year" Karen Sewell. Sewell demonstrates the rigorous but compassionate program she has developed over her career, making significant progress with a four-year-old student.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent, helpful information on living with an autistic child. Shows the benefits of early intervention and what the future holds. Quality production offers specific techniques showing problems, progress and completion.
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Runtime: 26 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 59
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-57861-053-2


CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN

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CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - D.C.
Series: HEALTH ANSWERS FOR PARENTS
Topic - How-To
Description - This educational, entertaining video answers the most frequently asked questions for new parents. Uses lighthearted vignettes to present situations all parents encounter. Four pediatricians discuss each topic.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Comprehensive information, clearly presented, addresses primary concerns. Shows involvement of both parents in infant care. Organized so viewer can easily return to specific area. "Though not high-tech, it works well." Humor is suitable.
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Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-910761-94-9


KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
DAY ONE A POSITIVE BEGINNING
NEW HORIZONS FOR LEARNING
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Practical tips for parents and caregivers to create positive environments, from birth, to promote children's fullest mental, physical and emotional development. Used by hospitals, birthing centers and parenting education programs.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well organized. Text is sophisticated, clearly presented and articulated. Good sound, excellent visuals, good diversity but too wordy. Parenting advice is appropriate and easy to implement suggestions. Delivery lacks impact and appeal.
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Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 125
Media: VIDEO


DISCIPLINE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

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DISCIPLINE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
ACTIVE PARENTING PUBLISHERS
Series: SUCCESSFUL PARENTING
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - No one method of discipline works with all children, and no one method works every time. This video presents a range of alternatives that teach responsible behavior and self-control without damaging a child's self-esteem.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good examples of each disciplinary technique, with ways to proceed in a positive manner. Some thought portions were disrespectful, such as using the "time-out" chair. Low production and audio quality.
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Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.95
Media: VIDEO


DR. TOY'S SMART PLAY, SMART TOYS

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DR. TOY'S SMART PLAY, SMART TOYS
EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS
Series: HOW TO RAISE A CHILD WITH A HIGH PQ (PLAY QUOTIENT
Topic - Family
Description - A child's ability to play does more than provide for fun and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotional and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. Stevanne Auerbach, Ph. D., has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy and what kind of games to play to empower your child's overall development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Dr. Stevanne Auerbach's new book, "Dr. Toy's Smart Play Smart Toys: How to Raise a Child with a High PQ* (Play Quotient)" is an ideal gift for a new parent or one with older kids who's interested in expanding their child's interests and play opportunities. What Dr. Toy has created is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for selecting age-appropriate toys or play opportunities for your child or grandchild that addresses specific needs of children at different stages of their development. Dr. Toy is not some "ivory tower" sort of child psychologist whose experience is learned from books. She is practical, down-to-earth, and a seasoned mother and grandmother. She explains, in lay terms, the role of play in developing a well rounded, resilient child. She helps parents understand a child's developmental stages and what's needed at each one: how to direct a child's play into new areas; how to use toys wisely; how to purchase smartly; and why playing together helps strengthen relationships between parent and child. I loved this book and recommend it for all parents, especially new ones.
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KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15
Media: Book ISBN # 1567676529
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EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE: HOW TO RAISE A RESPONSIBLE CHILD

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE: HOW TO RAISE A RESPONSIBLE CHILD
ACTIVE PARENTING PUBLISHERS
Series: ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY VIDEO LIBRARY
Topic - Family
Description - Teaches discipline skills that help develop cooperation and responsibility. Encourages use of logical consequences.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Information is clear and concise. Good resource for parents with practical, down to earth information. Teaches decision-making skills and positive problem solving. Sample role-play scenarios bring the messages to life.
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Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.95
Media: VIDEO


KIDS FIRST ALL STAR
ENCARTA ENCYCLOPEDIA 98 DELUXE
MICROSOFT
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - State-of-the-art multimedia encyclopedia provides top-quality information with current and authoritative content, dynamic multimedia features and links to the Internet.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A wealth of information. Excellent tool for researchers. Easy to use. Cross-referencing makes it appropriate for older kids. Excellent resource with great graphics. Includes Web site links. Lightning-fast.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Marvelous virtual tours of ruins and hieroglyphics, collages, time lines, and the links to the Internet. Highlights included the maze game and the interactive world languages. Perfect tool for junior researchers.
Platform: WIN platform
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 69.95
Media: CDROM


EXERCISE WITH DADDY & ME

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
EXERCISE WITH DADDY & ME
MY BABY AND ME EXERCISE
Topic - How-To
Description - Amusing program for dads looking for ways to relate to their babies. Offers ways for father and baby to interact through movement, music and massage. Features a group discussion on fatherhood. Instructors are a registered nurse and a pediatrician.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well done, visually appealing, good pace. Useful if adults will interact with baby in the ways shown in video. Little cultural diversity. Great ideas for engaging fathers. Instruction on how to hold baby properly are not very clear.
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Runtime: 50 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1574165006
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FABULOUSLY FIT MOMS: SUPER ENERGIZED WORKOUT

This title is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title
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KOCH VISION
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES ADULT
Topic - How-To
Description - Treat your body like a fine-tuned race car and go from zero to sixty with FABULOUSLY FIT MOMS: Super Energized Workout. Jennifer Nicole Lee's energizing moves will enable you to take on your busy day with newfound confidence and gusto with this total body cardio and fat-blasting routine.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Jennifer Nicole has put a new spin on exercise for moms with young kids. Her enthusiasm is contagious. What a great and fun way to get back to your "before your baby" shape.
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Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD


FABULOUSLY FIT MOMS: TOTAL BODY WORKOUT

This title is in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival - it may not be a regular, endorsed title
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KOCH VISION
Series: FABULOUSLY FIT MOMS
Topic - How-To
Description - Tighten and tone from head to toe in as little as thirty minutes with this fat-burning and conditioning workout designed to provide perfect balance of muscle and curves. Combining Fusion based conditioning with cardio and strength training moves. Providing new ways for Mom and her kids to exercise together.
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Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.98
Media: DVD
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KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
FINDING QUALITY CHILDCARE
QUARTET CREATIVE SERIES
Series: PARENTS' SURVIVAL VIDEO SERIES, THE
Topic - How-To
Description - Easy-to-follow tips with solid guidelines for assessing the quality of any child-care program. Recommends what to look for and which questions to ask. Experts address health, curriculum, safety and more. Includes quality checklist.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Comprehensive observations and descriptions of different types of child-care. Providers, consultants, center directors and parents provide information and sound advice. Well produced, easy to follow.
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Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9648445-0-8


KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
FIRST YEARS LAST FOREVER, THE
I AM YOUR CHILD
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Hosted by actor Rob Reiner. New research in brain development reports vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first years of life. Discusses bonding and development, communication, health and nutrition.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cohesive, informative, with good balance between narration and visual presentation. Sophisticated but not highbrow. Good for new parents. Lacks minority professionals speaking. "Makes me want to have another baby."
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Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 5
Media: VIDEO


FOR THE NEW ARRIVAL

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
FOR THE NEW ARRIVAL
VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT - ME
Series: HAPPY BABY
Topic - Music
Description - Features actual recordings from inside a mother's womb that provide a steady, soothing background rhythm to beautiful lullabies, creating an auditory pacifier that's soothing and restful.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Soothing and well produced though the womb sounds take some getting used to. "I wish I'd had a tape like this when I was pregnant." "A tired, sleep-deprived, new mother could only benefit from this." Packaging makes unsubstantiated claims.
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Runtime: 37 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.97
Media: AUDIO ISBN # 1-929584-12-1


FROM WIBBLETON TO WOBBLETON

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
FROM WIBBLETON TO WOBBLETON
411 VIDEO INFORMATION
Topic - Music
Description - Features storyteller Sally Jaeger sharing lap rhymes, finger plays, songs and lullabies with babies and their parents. Gives parents and caregivers a repertoire of activities to soothe and entertain baby anywhere, anytime.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute. Teachers and babies are adorable. Depicts familiar songs as well as introduces new ones. "This should be in the baby bag given to new moms by the hospital." Respectful, though the "coochie-coochie coo" tone was bothersome. Slow-moving.
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Runtime: 40 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9684508-0-6


GET FIT TOGETHER

KIDS FIRST QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT
GET FIT TOGETHER
MOM AND TOT FITNESS
Topic - Family
Description - Fitness work-outs for parents to do with children.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a fitness DVD for adults that enables the child to participate with the parent in a fun way. Allison Thummel, her son, Andrew and four of their friends perform cardio and toning exercises for kids and moms. Picture is of low quality with one animated background and juvenile music. Lacks diversity. All of the people on-screen are Caucasian.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Mixed responses. Several children, mostly 3- and 4-year-olds understood the actions and played along. Younger kids were puzzled by the activities. Parents tried to stimulate involvement but clearly, the older ones enjoyed it best. Parents had to actively model the exercises to get the kids involved. Some parents used younger children as "weights" to increase the value of the exercises. Bouncing the little ones in time to the music got some grins.
Runtime: 91 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: DVD


KIDS FIRST QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT
LEARNING FOR LIFE: KIDS AND LEARNING DIFFERENCES
DISNEY CHANNEL
Series: DISNEY CHANNEL
Topic - Family
Description - Profiles children who have overcome learning obstacles and learned to cope with hyperactivity, inattention and other challenges. Perspectives from parents, students and administrators offer hope and understanding.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Informative, interesting, sensitive, documentary style. Jumps around. Great message that kids are just kids even though some learn differently. Good diversity shown.
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KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: TV


LET'S GO POTTY

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LET'S GO POTTY
PARENTING RESOURCES, INC.
Topic - Family
Description - Designed to reinforce parenting skills necessary to successfully toilet train a baby. Demonstrates patient, positive guidance and addresses how impatience leads to child abuse.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Thorough but dry production. Follows logical progression through all aspects of toilet training. Basic principals are sound. Narrator is hard to understand. "As a pediatrician, I would have liked more explanation about working with resistant learners."
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Runtime: 22 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 10.95
Media: VIDEO
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LITTLE UPSTARTS VOL. 1

KIDS FIRST ALL STAR
LITTLE UPSTARTS VOL. 1
LITTLE UPSTARTS, LLC
Series: INDEPENDENT SHORT, AGES 0-2
Topic - Family
Description - Provides an opportunity for parents to interact with their babies by combining specific step-by-step exercises and guided professional instruction with entertaining visuals and sounds. Promotes proper physical development in babies.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent instructional DVD that gives step by step exercises and guided professional instruction for helping your baby who is zero to five-month-old. Clearly presented and illustrated with visuals such as live action segments between parent and baby, original drawings, puppets, marbles and colorful play objects. Designed for parent and caregiver to do with their baby, giving them the opportunity to nurture her natural development while bonding with their baby and encouraging them to move about in their first few months of life. Well done. Both male and female parents are shown. Background music is very respective but it's the only drawback. The professional instruction is outstanding.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - It is stressed in the introduction that this is not an attempt to produce "super babies," just to help parents learn good exercise techniques to use with children. The babies responded by reaching and smiling at the puppets and artwork. Some made sounds in response to it. Many made movements when they were shown the onscreen Daddy. This is really more for parents than for children.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: Adult-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 16.95
Media: DVD
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KIDS FIRST QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT
MAKE WAY FOR BABY!
AMPHION COMMUNICATIONS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Focuses on the prenatal stimulation research done by Dr. Beatriz Manrique. Teaches pregnancy care, fetal development, calisthenics and stimulation before birth that helps form a closer bond between parents and baby.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good message about connecting emotionally and physically with fetus early in pregnancy. Well organized, contains useful prenatal health information though some claimed benefits are highly speculative. Background music is at times intrusive.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 55 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO


MAKING MUSIC WITH CHILDREN: AGES 3-7

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
MAKING MUSIC WITH CHILDREN: AGES 3-7
LANGSTAFF VIDEO PROJECT
Series: MAKING MUSIC WITH JOHN LANGSTAFF
Topic - Music
Description - John Langstaff demonstrates ways to introduce children to music. Includes singing games, rhythm and movement activities and music from different cultures. Suitable for teacher training or parent education.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Explanations are clear and understandable. Respect for children is evident. Shows diverse group of children. Useful for a non-musical adult who is interested in singing with kids.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 59 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-886380-10-4


MAKING MUSIC WITH CHILDREN: AGES 7-11

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
MAKING MUSIC WITH CHILDREN: AGES 7-11
LANGSTAFF VIDEO PROJECT
Series: MAKING MUSIC WITH JOHN LANGSTAFF
Topic - Music
Description - John Langstaff demonstrates easy, effective ways to engage children in music. Includes rhythm and movement games for building orchestras out of household objects. Lyrics and music are included.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Quite useful for music teachers preparing to teach new songs to a class. Best when viewed and used a few songs at a time. Excellent information but the speaker lost the audience's interest quickly.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 59 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 24.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-886380-11-2


MASTERING ASTHMA: A FAMILY'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
MASTERING ASTHMA: A FAMILY'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - D.C.
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Follows the diagnosis and treatment of asthma in the daily lives of three children of different ages, addressing common questions and teaching mastering skills. Teaches parents to become active partners by offering practical, everyday tips.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good overview of asthma that blends factual information and dramatic delivery of information. Suitable for family viewing as well as for school groups to understand their friends who have asthma. Comforting for parents as well as children.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Very informative. "I want my mom to see it." "What about grown-ups, do they have it too?" Helps to reduce fear of asthma. "I'd like to learn more about medicine and science."
Runtime: 20 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 7-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 34.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1-58110-000-0


MIRACLE OF LIFE, THE

KIDS FIRST ALL STAR
MIRACLE OF LIFE, THE
WGBH
Series: NOVA
Topic - Family
Description - Offers an incredible voyage through the human body as a new life begins. A dramatic breakthrough in science and cinematography makes it possible to film the development of first stages of life from fertilization to embryo to fetus to childbirth.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Outstanding production, beautifully filmed. Assumes viewers have some scientific language background. "I would feel comfortable watching this with my own child to explain the process of reproduction. It's a great tool to encourage conversation."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - Perfect for a child-development class. Excellent depiction of the birth process and the body's functions. "Couldn't take my eyes off it." Encourages tenderness and affection as part of sexuality. Some may be uncomfortable with the live birth at the end.
Runtime: 60 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 16-Adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-517-75188-7


MOVE 'N GROOVE KIDS, VOLUME 1

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
MOVE 'N GROOVE KIDS, VOLUME 1
KSK VISUALS INC.
Series: MOVE 'N GROOVE KIDS
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Dance and exercise program based on creative movement philosophy. Teaches action words as well as movement.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great training tool for teachers and parents. Good movement ideas; great multiracial mix of kids shown. Teacher demonstrate trust by allowing kids to jump over her. Could be used by kids and parents together but doesn't work for kids on their own.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 26 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0 9120955 0 0
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MY GRANDBABY & ME

KIDS FIRST ALL STAR
MY GRANDBABY & ME
MY BABY AND ME EXERCISE
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - A learn and play program encouraging grandparents and grandbabies to play together. It combines exercise, music, and learning. There are rhymes, circle-time activities, lullabies and tips on how to best physically interact with your grandbaby.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent content and presentation. Good pace, great diversity, informative and encouraging with excellent role models Sensible way of showing a nervous grandparent how to play. Unspoken message is that all grandparents have concerns in common.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 17.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1574165011
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NEW IDEA FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, A

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
NEW IDEA FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, A
EDVANTAGE MEDIA, INC.
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Designed for parents, educators and other professionals working with children with special needs. Sensitively produced, offers guidance and valuable resources. Includes information about new regulations regarding placement, discipline and referral.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good basic guide. Stresses importance of finding a teacher or administrator to help guide parents through the process. Respectful. Presents the law clearly. "Professional content is excellent."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 49.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9646168-3-1


NEW PARACHUTE GAMES VIDEO, THE

KIDS FIRST ALL STAR
NEW PARACHUTE GAMES VIDEO, THE
NEW GAMES
Series: NEW GAMES
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Twenty known and unusual games are presented to show physical education teachers how parachutes can be used to teach social and physical skills. The emphasis is on teamwork and having fun.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Great instructional ideas for adults or teachers. Provides examples, short explanations and builds on basic games. Excellent way to promote cooperation between children in a sport that is non-competitive but is good exercise. Kids enjoyed it.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 27 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.95
Media: VIDEO


PARENTING THE GIFTED CHILD, PART I AND II

KIDS FIRST QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT
PARENTING THE GIFTED CHILD, PART I AND II
NICHOLS GALVIN PRODUCTIONS
Series: PARENTING THE GIFTED CHILD
Topic - Education/Instructional
Description - Is your child gifted? Video explains the characteristics of gifted children and offers parenting tips.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Covers the current knowledge on gifted children. Presentation is basically a videotaped lecture. Defines giftedness as based on child's test scores. Could be beneficial to parents, teachers and administrators.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 96 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95
Media: VIDEO


PARTY GAMES

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PARTY GAMES
ACTION GAMES
Series: ACTION GAMES
Topic - How-To
Description - Teachers, parents and caregivers can utilize these games for an entertaining, non-competitive experience. All children are winners.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Delightful ideas for easy, inexpensive games. Information about the skills these activities help cultivate. Simply produced with captions that emphasize certain points. Little diversity. Useful for both parents or providers.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: VIDEO


PLAYTIME FOR BABIES

KIDS FIRST QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT
PLAYTIME FOR BABIES
BABY PLAYTIME
Topic - How-To
Description - An interactive play program to assist baby's sensory and physical milestone development. Features a mother playing with her baby while focusing on visual, tactile, hearing, strength and movement milestones.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Practical and useful information, particularly for first-time parents. Effective examples of play techniques and positive modeling for warm interaction. Lack of father or male caregiver is disappointing. Little cultural diversity shown.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9703042-2-6


PLAYTIME FOR CREEPERS

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PLAYTIME FOR CREEPERS
BABY PLAYTIME
Topic - How-To
Description - An interactive play program to assist baby's sensory and physical milestone development. Features a mother playing with her baby while focusing on baby's visual, tactile, hearing, strength, balance, coordination and movement development.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well organized with a clear structure. Provides parents with helpful, age-appropriate information. A fun way to spark interaction between parent and baby. Lacks cultural diversity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9703042-3-4


PLAYTIME FOR NEWBORNS

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PLAYTIME FOR NEWBORNS
BABY PLAYTIME
Topic - How-To
Description - An interactive play program to assist baby's sensory and physical milestone development. Features a mother playing with her baby while focusing on visual, tactile, hearing and strength movement milestones.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Basic information presented in a positive, loving way. Safety concerns and cautions may not be stated strongly enough or could be lost on those who do not read well. Slow pace. Jurors particularly enjoyed information on infant massage. No diversity shown.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 26 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9703042-1-8


PLAYTIME FOR TODDLERS

KIDS FIRST QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT
PLAYTIME FOR TODDLERS
BABY PLAYTIME
Topic - How-To
Description - An interactive play program to assist baby's sensory and physical milestone developments. Features a mother playing with her baby while focusing on developing motor skills, strength, balance, coordination and movement.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Upbeat, simple, informative and fun presentations. Cheerful and positive. Shows age-appropriate play activities for adults who spend time with young children. Gives both verbal and visual instructions. Lacks cultural diversity.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 32 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 15.95
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 0-9703042-4-2


PLAYTIME FOR YOU AND ME

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
PLAYTIME FOR YOU AND ME
BABY PLAYTIME
Topic - How-To
Description - A baby's development depends on love and interaction. This program is designed for parents to interact with their baby with simple playtime activities that are designed to encourage development of cognitive skills.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Four specific programs follow a logical progression based on a child's development level. Content well organized and accessible through direct links. Sophisticated but uncomplicated. Targets middle-class parents. "Shows what cool things babies CAN do."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 130 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 39.95
Media: DVD ISBN # 0-9793942-5-0


PREGNANT PAUSE

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
PREGNANT PAUSE
GRACIE G RECORDS
Topic - Music
Description - Features a collection of music, including contemporary harp music, intended for parents and children alike. Includes familiar tunes such as Greensleeves and Brahm's Lullaby. Good for quiet times.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Eclectic blend of jazz, lullabies and religious music. "Lovely and interesting arrangements." "I had hoped to hear a lot of harp music but didn't. The instruments included were just as powerful." "I particularly enjoyed the ‘Amazing Grace' arrangement."
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: adult-adult
Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.95
Media: AUDIO


SHE SAID YES:  THE UNLIKELY MARTYRDOM OF CASSIE BERNALL

KIDS FIRST ENDORSED
SHE SAID YES: THE UNLIKELY MARTYRDOM OF CASSIE BERNALL
ACTIVE PARENTING PUBLISHERS
Topic - Music
Description - Columbine victim Cassie Bernall had once been on the same destructive path as her killers. This video tells the story of the steps her parents took to put their troubled teen back on track. The exclusive authorized documentary explores Cassie's triumph over her own destructive behavior and final confrontation with the evil she rejected. Produced by parent educator Dr. Michael Popkin and Golden Apple winner Kathy Vander, the video includes interviews with Cassie's parents, friends and others influential in her extraordinary story.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well produced. Encourages parents to take a proactive role with their kids. Meaningfully shows how a teen can positively influence the life of a peer. Contains Christian content. Some jurors experienced audio problems.
KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Runtime: 35 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: ADULT-ADULT
Suggested Retail Price: $ 25
Media: VIDEO ISBN # 1574165014



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