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After years of facing supervillains, monsters, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world's most famous superhero and comic books' most famous journalists come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever, dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today's society.
3) Our house
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When Fi Lawson arrives home to find strangers moving into her house, she is plunged into terror and confusion. Fi insists her home isn't for sale how can this other family think the house is theirs? Discovering that her husband, Bram, has disappeared, Fi's panic rises as she realizes the secrets and lies have only just begun.
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Follows a fresh-faced young couple from Delaware, Jeff and Samantha, who have only recently entered the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens. Every private school in the city informs Sam that she's simply too late to apply for a kindergarten spot for her five-year-old daughter this fall, but she begs Jeff to hire a 'consultant' to find a crack in the system.
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"Childhood defiance is the most common complaint of parents seeking professional help for their children. From Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) expert Russell A. Barkley, this informative video brings to life a proven approach to behavior management. The program includes vignettes from actual parent training sessions led by Dr. Gwen Edwards. Viewers gain a clear picture of: Specific steps that can improve the parent-child relationship; Why interactions...
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One in three children arrives in kindergarten unprepared for the challenges of school. A Place of Our Own responds to this need by providing parents and child care providers with information to help young children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills. This is the Spanish-language version.
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Shows how the teenage brain affects teen behavior. Explains how "insane" behavior on the part of teens is actually normal considering the different rates of development of parts of the brain. Tells viewers which behaviors to address and how, and which behaviors should simply be ignored as teen "insanity" that will be outgrown as youth mature.
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This course taught by renowned psychology professor and child development expert explores some scientifically proved techniques for raising healthy, happy, and intelligent children, includes topics such as the link between sleep and cognitive development, ways to help your child with homework, and how to encourage pro-social behavior.
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"Practical advice on building a strong parent-child relationship, teaching and reinforcing desirable behavior, creating an environment that stimulates intellect and confidence, developing a routine that offer reassurance and stability, and working through parental conflict constructively. Concise dramatizations that highlight problems and solutions are combined with helpful commentary from educators, counselors, and psychologists."--Video case.
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Dr. Phelan explains how to get your children to do the good things you want them to do, such as getting up and out in the morning, eating, going to bed and picking up after themselves. The tape teaches strategies for encouraging your children's independence and healthy self-esteem.
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Mollie (Kirstie Alley) is a single working mom who's out to find the perfect father for her child. Her baby, Mikey, prefers James (John Travolta), a cab driver turned babysitter who has what it takes to make them both happy. But Mollie won't even consider James. It's going to take all the tricks a baby can think of to bring them together before it's too late in this baby's-eye view comedy.
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"Dr. Kennedy-Moore's expert knowledge and focus on practicality, coupled with her warmth and gentle humor make this course a delight. These fun and fascinating videos will give you the solution-oriented approach you need to help address your most pressing parenting concern. You'll learn how to help your child develop both competence and confidence in navigating the social world."-- Publisher's website.
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Problem child: A young boy is just short of a monster. He is adopted by a loving man and his wacky wife. The laughs keep coming as the boy pushes them to the limits.
Problem child 2: The worst child in the world makes an unthinkable discovery - there is another child even worse than him, and it's a girl.
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A video guide to child development and appropriate ways for parents to help their children learn and develop. The developmental periods are divided into 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-24 months. Some of the topics include: physical growth, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, sensory development, touching and bonding.
20) Connect
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In a social media-centered world, the smart phone has become a cultural rite of passage for kids. But is that rite all wrong? How can this generation of parents blaze a new trail to equip their kids to thrive in an ever-changing digital environment while steering clear of the dangers that lurk nearby? With six kids, Kirk Cameron fully understands this dilemma.
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