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Living from the Inside Out

Real stories from teens, coaches, teachers and parents about re-directing today's race for reward. Viewing time: 22 minutes, in five segments.

 

Gateway

How can you talk to kids about smoking and drugs and alcohol in a way they will listen? Watching real-life stories about the outcomes of “innocent” teenage drug use can get the conversation started.

 

Just Once

Crystal Meth. It’s so addictive, use it just once and you’re addicted. Each year 12 million kids try methamphetamine. Could it happen to your child?

 

Prescription for Trouble

Your home medicine cabinet may offer your kids the most accessible source of drugs. Prescription for Trouble provides an eye-opening look at the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs among today’s teens and young adults.

 

On The Rocks: The Epidemic of Teen Drinking

Are parents sending mixed messages to teens when it comes to alcohol? Teen drinking is reaching epidemic proportions. Learn what parents can do to stop the trend.

 

Shattered

Interviews with eyewitnesses, a now-convicted drunk driver, her boyfriend and family, and the victim’s family will give students an experience so powerful and personal it will feel like they were drunk and behind that wheel that night.

 

Under the Influence

Help kids think about drinking’s physical and emotional dangers, and delaying that first drink.

 

A Silent Epidemic

Real stories and surprising research into teen sexuality will get kids thinking about what they should do to prevent life-altering diseases.

 

A Violent Age

Real stories about consequences – the pain and ruin experienced by both the victim and the perpetrator – will help students rethink aggression and violence in society and their own lives.

 

Behind the Mask

In this half-hour special, many kids will recognize themselves in the stories told, affording them a perspective on how to manage the pressure and anxiety in their life.

 

Behind The Wheel

Students will learn the consequences of common driving mistakes and how they can improve their safety.

 

Caught in the Web

Kids make better and safer choices if they learn about today’s online realities, and better understand the risks they take entering today’s “Wild Wild West” -- the World Wide Web.

 

Civil Wars

Introduce ideas about civility and courtesy that too many kids have never thought or talked about before -- which are critical prerequisites to a change in behavior.

 

First Comes Love

The program features real teens sharing their true dating stories – and suddenly the pressure is off as you talk about the kids in the program.

 

Invisible Weapons

This Emmy® award-winning presentation addresses this bullying epidemic – and what can be done – through the eyes of both victims and bullies.

 

Lost and Found

Lost and Found provides stories of loss that will help the kids gain empathy for students who have experienced a loss, and feel less isolated if they have felt a loss themselves.

 

Mirror, Mirror

This half-hour program will help students learn how marketing works, how images create dissatisfaction and ways to see beyond the distortions.

 

Primary Colors

This program analyzes racism, prejudice and cultural diversity, and includes stories of role models: young people from diverse backgrounds who have become close friends.

 

Ripped Apart

Get students thinking about the terrible bargain inherent in performance drugs by watching the stories of those who cheated by using steroids and supplements.

 

Running Scared

Offer insights and perspective to students who need help with anxiety and stress caused by an over-scheduled and intensely competitive life.

 

Silent Witness

Experts say when it comes to reversing today’s bullying epidemic, it’s the silent witnesses – those who stand by and do nothing – who may be the most powerful weapon of all. Watch Silent Witness to learn ways to help kids stand up for themselves – and others.

 

Someone You Know

This program helps kids identify the risks that can occur in dating, including the psychological assault that is not uncommon in some teenage relationships.

 

Sticks and Stones

After watching this program, some students will never again misunderstand the pain of cruel gossip and slander.

 

The Big Hurt

Winner of the 2005 Parents’ Choice Award, learn about obesity’s emotional and physical wounds – and what kids and families can do to take control for a healthier future.

 

The Power of Expectations

Get students talking about what everyone seems to expect for their future, and what they should expect for themselves.

 

The Risk Within

Help students improve the choices they make about nutrition, exercise, sex, alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

 

When They Say Jump

This program will minimize the power that peer pressure has over students by showing them how to recognize it in their own life.

 

Parenting in the Age of Alcohol

Is your teen alcohol policy “don’t ask, don’t tell?” Do your kids think that “everyone is drinking,” when actually they are not? Parenting in the Age of Alcohol explores a sobering perspective on teens, alcohol and a parent’s responsibility.

 

The Digital Age

Facebook. Cellphones. Texting. Technology is the way kids communicate today -- and a new twist on the challenge of parenting and keeping kids on the right track. Hear from kids themselves, plus advice from experts on what parents need to know to protect even tech-savvy kids from others and their own behavior.

 

Game On!

Kids today are in constant competition and motion. But at what cost? Learn what can parents can do reduce the stress and buck today’s trend toward the race for reward.

 

Middle School Survival Kit

The Internet. Drugs and alcohol. Dating. Stress.  Middle school presents real challenges. Here’s information and guidance for both parents and their teens to help them smoothly navigate the middle school years.

 

High School Survival Kit

Drugs and alcohol. Internet dangers. Dating. Stress.  Here’s information and guidance for both parents and their teens to navigate challenges faced in the high school years.

 

A Matter of Degree

Real stories about the reasons why kids skip school, their pressures and dreams for the future will help kids and parents talk about the importance of staying in school.

 

Addicted Kids

What is the nature of childhood addiction… to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, even computers? Expert advice along with kids’ real stories help parents determine whether their children are at risk. 

 

After the Bell

After school, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., 14 million kids are on their own. Known as the “prime time for crime,” kids are more likely to shoplift, use drugs or alcohol, have sex or drive recklessly. Learn about ways to keep your kids safe.  

 

Affluenza

Greater affluence – more stuff – doesn’t lead to real happiness. In fact, it can take away from the things that do make us happy. Learn how you can help stop this disease called “Affluenza” from infecting your kids.

 

Against All Odds

Why do some children succeed while others fail? Get an inside glimpse into the lives of children who are reaching their personal dreams and goals despite challenges such as poverty, drugs, crime, family problems, cultural differences and more.

 

Bright Kids, Bad Grades

Nearly 3 million students are currently diagnosed with learning disabilities. Learn evidence from experts regarding the brains of these children and how they are actually wired differently. Discover how to help your child succeed in school... and in life.

 

Children of Hope

How can we help the kids who have given up on themselves? Learn about the power of hope and help your kids to talk about and anticipate the days, weeks, months and years to come.

 

Disconnect: Why Kids Skip School

Every day in America, 4 million children are NOT in school.  Hundreds of thousands more skip class, unexcused. Learn why kids “disconnect” – and how parents and teachers can help students engage and commit to their own education.

 

Generation Rx: The Dangers Of Legal Drugs

Cough syrup.  Cold tablets. Other kids’ ADD medications. Could your child be abusing over-the-counter or prescription drugs? Generation RX provides information parents need to know.

 

Good Kids, Bad Choices

When it comes to learning how to avoid bad decisions, children need the guidance and insights that only parents can provide. Hear real stories from families -- and helpful insights to help kids avoid the bad choices.

 

Leave Me Alone!

Teens can be moody, impulsive and irritable. But how can parents tell if the tears are a sign of something more? Learn about depression’s warning signs, treatments and what works with kids.

 

Lost for Words: Literacy in America

Learning to read – and starting to “feel like a reader” – literally can change one’s outlook on life. Learn techniques to detect comprehension problems, change defeated attitudes and even identify when kids mask their reading struggles.

 

Screen Addicts

Video games. Cell phones. Computers. TV. Has technology overtaken your child’s life? Learn about today’s new high-tech addiction, its impact on kids – and families, and how parents can take control.

 

Selling Children: How Media Affects Kids

Messages about body image, self-worth and sexuality are everywhere in advertising, TV, online and in movies. Help your children to understand the power of the media and become more critical thinkers.

 

Sex & the Silent Parent

Sex. It’s not easy to talk to our kids about it in a way that they’ll listen. Here’s advice about where, when, what and how to talk with your kids about sex.

 

Silent Witness

Experts say when it comes to reversing today’s bullying epidemic, it’s the silent witnesses – those who stand by and do nothing – who may be the most powerful weapon of all. Watch Silent Witness to learn ways to help kids stand up for themselves – and others.

 

The Enemy Inside

“Cutting” is the most popular form of self-injury today, and it is on the rise among adolescents. The first step to recovery is communication, but talking about teenage cutting isn’t easy. The Enemy Inside can help.

 

The Internet Generation

Kids are growing up in a 24/7 cyber-world. Learn what parents need to know about their kids’ Internet life and how to keep them safe, secure and making smart decisions – online.   

 

The Teenage Brain

What makes defiant teenagers tick? Discover the clear-cut, physical traits in the teenage brain that explain typical “teen behavior” – and ways to sharpen your teen parenting skills.

 

The Trouble With Boys

Why do boys struggle so much in school? Experts have proven there are learning differences between boys and girls. Learn how schools are adapting – and what parents can do for their boys.

 

When Nobody's Looking

Research reveals that cheating is at an all-time high. How can we help kids become more ethical, truthful, and responsible? Learn ways to talk with your kids about your values and expectations -- and to understand their fears and pressures.

 

The Biggest Generation

Scientists predict that today’s children will have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Do something about childhood obesity! Learn about family exercise time, healthy snack choices, helping kids to take charge of their own health – and more.

 

The Myth of Self-Esteem

Does self-esteem lead to achievement? Have parents gone too far with false praise and reward? Learn from experts and kids themselves about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to building self-esteem.

 

Single Topic DVDs and Books for Educators and Parents

Today’s tough challenges – bullying, dating, drugs, peer pressure, divorce, body image and more – demand relevant resources .

Connect with Kids broadcast-quality, award-winning DVDs feature real kids and families telling their true stories, with experts who offer down-to-earth practical advice. No scripts, no actors. Just honest perspectives that help young people make better choices. 

Resource Guides, written by experts, provide discussion questions, reproducible age-appropriate lesson plans, fact sheets and tip sheets for parents. Public Viewing Rights allow use in school and community group settings.

The research is clear: Connect with Kids programs change children’s behavior and improve communication.

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