500F - Family

VCF-506 BUILDING A CHRISTIAN FAMILY by Kenneth and Elizabeth Gangel- (A); Two tapes, 3 ep., 30 min. ea.; Dallas Christian Video, 1987.

VCF-516 GRANT THEM WISDOM: AN INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE- (A); 70 min.; No guide; Mark Anschutz, 1994.

Dr. Mark Anschutz, Rector of St. James' Church in New York City, conducts a class for people preparing for marriage. The video is the tape of one of his lectures. It deals with the basic attitudes and other factors contributing to a successful marriage.

VCF-517 40 ASSETS - STARTING OVER, STARTING NOW- (Y/A); 8 min.; Guide; Search Institute, 1998.

The video features Search Institute President Dr. Peter L. Benson, as well as parents, community leaders, youth workers, and others who have discovered this powerful way to start over and give kids what they really need to succeed. It shows how anyone can help young people increase their success in school, have healthier lifestyles, and be more involved in positive activities like volunteering in their communities.

VCF-518 UNPLUG YOUR KIDS- (A); 15 min.; Guide; National Institute of Media and the Family, 1996.

The video is a powerful tool to help childhood educators, caregivers, and community groups teach responsible media habits to parents and children. It shows how kids learn values, attitudes, and behaviors from the mass media and offers concrete suggestions on how to use the media in a healthy way.

VCF-519 HOW TO RAISE YOUR CHILD WITH FAITH- (A); 25 min.; No Guide; Videos with Values, 1992.

The video explores some practical answers to questions frequently asked by parents: What does it mean to raise a child with faith? How can a parent help a child develop a relationship with a loving God? It helps parents go on a family faith journey with their children.

VCF-520 I AM YOUR CHILD: THE FIRST YEARS LAST FOREVER- (A); 28:55 min.; No Guide; The Reiner Foundation, 1997.

The video shows the importance of a relationship between parent and child in the critical first years of life. It gives information on bonding and attachment, communication, health and nutrition, discipline, self-esteem, child care, and self-awareness.

VCF-521 ANGELS IN THE MAKING- (A); 2 parts, 28 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1999.

Hosted by television newscaster Mary Alice Williams, each segment presents an example of how caring adults affect children's spiritual development. This program takes a look at some of the ways parents and community members are nourishing the spirits of children. Segments included are: a visit to Genesis Farm, storytelling, interfaith parents preparing for a bar mitzvah, a single mother directing her children to a spiritual point of reference and a youth group helping a needy family.

VCF-522 LIVING IN A STEPFAMILY (without getting stepped on)- (A); 28 min.; Guide; Dallas Christian Video, 1995.

The video takes on the unique challenges stepfamilies face in coming together as a loving, healthy family. Dr. Kevin Leman gives important information to parents about the blending of a stepfamily and how to keep children from undermining the new stepfamily.

VCF-523 TELL ME, THE OLD, OLD STORY: THE 15 MINUTE S0LUTION TO BIBLICAL ILLITERACY with Rev. Penny Hill- (A); 15 min.; Parenting for Life Ministries, 1997.

Rev. Penny Hill inspires parents to begin reading Bible stories to their children on a regular basis. She also equips parents with ways to support and follow up this reading activity with a Bible storybook bibliography and a Bible reading chart.

The video stars veteran action Robert Prosky. Based on a short story from Ann Landers' column, the film follows Grandfather's day and range of emotion he feels as he comes to grips with one of life's tragic realities. It is a winner of over 20 awards internationally.

VCF-525 WHEN YOUR PARENT NEEDS YOU- (A); 4 sessions; 35 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2001.

The video provides helpful tips on how to handle stress and depression, work with physicians and healthcare professionals, cope with financial issues, and come to terms with the flood of emotions sure to flow. It is filled with lists of resources and practical pointers for those facing everyday questions of making the difficult decisions for their parents. The topics covered are: Becoming your parent's caregiver, Experiencing life changes through caregving, Recognizing and dealing with the stress of caregiving, and Growing as a caregiver.

VCF-526 TELL ME ABOUT GOD: HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD- (A); 45 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1998.

This video helps parents, grandparents, and Sunday School teachers discover their proper roles in bringing faith into the lives of children. Child experts in this six-part series discuss how children learn and how teachers and parents can use that knowledge to become a more successful teacher or parent. The video also provides insight into how to respond to questions when you don't know the answer, how to teach a child about God's love and the power of prayer, and how to take the first steps in Christian Education.

DVF-526 RAISING CHILDREN OF DIVORCE: Practical help for parents – with Dr. Philip Stahl- (A); DVD; 30 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2004.

The video will give concrete ways for parents to help children through divorce. Some of the topics covered are: Telling Your Child about Your Divorce, Recognizing Levels of Conflict, Developmental Needs of Children through the years after a Divorce, and Helping Your Child Lead a Healthy Life after Divorce.

DVF-527        SHATTERED DREAMS – HEALING AFTER DIVORCE- (A); DVD; 30 min.; Guide; Paraclete Press, 2004.
        This DVD features men and women who have suffered the pain of divorce, have walked through the recovery process, and have found healing and hope in life again. It offers insightful help on: rejection, grief, anger, intimacy, forgiveness, and letting go.

VCF-528        CALMING THE TEMPEST: HELPING THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD- (A); 35 min.; No guide; Paraclete Press, 2004.
        This video provides parents, teachers, and caretakers with an awareness and overview of how to teach skills necessary for coping with frustration in situations that demand flexibility. These skills can be taught at home or at school.

VCF-529        TALKING ABOUT SEX - (JH/A); 30 min.; Comprehensive guide and activity book for kids; Animation; Planned Parenthood Federation of American, 1996 (Gift).

This animated video is an ideal springboard for talking about sex with your children. Different families discuss sex and sexuality and the video focuses on some of the questions and concerns families can face when speaking about sex for the first time. The guide provides the tools for equipping young people with good decision-making ability that can help them make smart choices and avoid taking risks with sex.