VCF-810 THE HURRIED FAMILY- (Y/A); 3 tapes, 10 ses- sions, 25 min. ea.; Guide; Dallas Christian Videos, 1990.

Based on the book Little House on the Freeway by Tim Kimmel. He brings help to the hurried home by sharing positive ways to overcome today's hectic lifestyle. Explores the symptoms of a hurried family and provides counsel for restoring calmness and giving the gift of rest to others.

.1 Part 1 IN SEARCH OF PEACE AND QUIET

Part 2 THE LURE OF THE HURRIED FAMILY

Part 3 THE LEGACY OF THE 20TH CENTURY FAMILY first part.

.2 Part 4 THE LEGACY OF THE 20TH CENTURY FAMILY second part.

Part 5 THE INNER NEEDS OF THE CONTENTED FAMILY

Part 6 THE SEASONS OF THE FAMILY

.3 Part 7 BRINGING CALM TO THE HURRIED HOME

Part 8 WHEN ALL YOU'VE WANTED ISN'T ENOUGH

Part 9 GIVING THE GIFT OF REST TO YOUR MARRIAGE

Part 10 GIVING THE GIFT OF REST TO YOUR CHILDREN

VCF-811 LOVE IS A DECISION- (Y/A); 2 tapes, 6 sessions, 35 - 50 min. ea.; Book & Guide; Word, 1991.

Filled with compassion, humor, and solid Biblical insight, Love is a Decision by Gary Smalley gives a model that points the way to vital, healthy, and growing relationships for engaged couples, newly-weds and veteran marrieds.

.1 Part 1 THE INCREDIBLE WORTH OF A WOMAN- Fresh insights into how the unique strengths of women can help forge stronger bonds of unity.

Part 2 HOW TO ENERGIZE YOUR MATE IN 60 SECONDS- What to do when anger, fear, discouragement, and frustration threaten to undermine your relationship.

` Part 3 FIVE KEYS TO LOVING AND LASTING RELATIONSHIPS- Explores non-verbal techniques for relating physically, emotionally, and spiritually to husband, wife, and child.

.2 Part 4 THE TREMENDOUS VALUE OF A MAN- Discover how a couple can work together to bring out the best in a man's God-given gift for nurturing.

Part 5 THE SECRET OF A CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY- Maximize togetherness by learning how the best family times can come when everything is going wrong.

Part 6 FINDING FULFILLMENT: MORE THAN OUR CUPS CAN HOLD- Gary tells where to look for fulfillment and how to receive the abundance of God's promises.

VCF-814 YOU CAN'T SAY HELLO UNTIL YOU'VE SAID GOOD-BYE- (A); 46 min., 5 sessions; Guide; SFCS Video. 1991.

Session 1 - Family Transitions

Session 2 - Love and Intimacy

Session 3 - Raising Responsible and Independent Children

Session 4 - Living Singly - Interviews with a single woman and a divorced woman

Session 5 - Review and Renew - Applying what has been learned

VCF-815 PARENTING: AN ATTITUDE OF THE HEART SERIES- (A); 5 videos, 19 to 23 min. ea.; Guide & Book; Priority One, 1991.

This video series focuses on improving the emotional environment parents provide for their children at home by improving their attitudes as parents.

.1 IMPROVING YOUR ATTITUDE- Shows how children sometimes receive negative messages from their parents and apply them to themselves. The video deals with helping parents improve their attitudes in the area of parenting, marriage, and self.

.2 HOW TO LOVE YOUR CHILD- Video presents unconditional love and parent self-esteem as necessary for really loving a child.

.3 THE SECRET TO DISCIPLINE- Dr. Ross Campbell discusses 5 key thoughts on discipline and 4 tips on punishment. Shows discipline to be positive and only effective when children know that they are loved unconditionally.

.4 WHY VALUES ARE IMPORTANT- Emphasizes teaching values by example and direct instruction. Shows importance of sharing faith with your child.

.5 LIFE AS A MISSIONARY: A SON REMEMBERS- Video focuses on a missionary family in Africa, Richard and Jeannine Konnerup. Shows how their children were influenced by their lifestyle and faith to become missionaries themselves.

VCF-816 DIVORCE RECOVERY SERIES: Rebuilding the Castle That Came Down- (A); 6 30-min. parts; Guide; Gospel Films, 1989.

.1 Part 1 IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING TO ME

Part 2 COPING WITH YOUR EX-SPOUSE

.2 Part 3 ASSUMING NEW RESPONSIBILITIES

Part 4 BEING A SINGLE PARENT

.3 Part 5 FINDING AND EXPERIENCING FOR-GIVENESS

Part 6 THINKING ABOUT NEW RELATION-SHIPS

VCF-817 HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN SERIES- ((A); 6 tapes 30 min. each; book; Negotiation Institute, 1989.

The series is hosted by authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. The viewer sees them working with a diverse group of parents over a six-week period, helping them build better relationships with their children. Each segment combines role-playing and group discussion with dramatizations to introduce principles that help families achieve harmony.

.1 HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH THEIR FEELINGS

.2 ENGAGING COOPERATION

.3 ALTERNATIVES TO PUNISHMENT

.4 ENCOURAGING AUTONOMY

.5 PRAISE

.6 FREEING CHILDREN FROM PLAYING ROLES

VCF-819 MARRIAGE FOR LOVERS ONLY SERIES- (A); 5 videos, 24 min. ea.; Guide; Priority One, 1992.

Series shows viewers how to attain a romantic and fulfilling marriage by building a solid foundation.

.1 HOW TO BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION- Shows the importance of building a solid foundation. Husbands and wives discover the power of assuming their proper roles & responsibility.

.2 HOW TO ADD SIZZLE TO YOUR MARRIAGE- Shows how to add sizzle to marriage by looking at love as it relates to romance, friendship, and sex. Gives practical ways to express love through actions.

.3 HOW TO REALLY LOVE YOUR SPOUSE- Gives 4 keys to unleash the power of unconditional love. Through true real-life stories of unconditional love in action, shows the power it has to hold marriage together.

.4 HOW TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS- Shows how to control anger during arguments. Gives two listening secrets that will aid communication. Shows how to move beyond conflict into apologizing, forgiving, and forgetting.

.5 MARRIAGE IN THE HEART OF AFRICA- Shows how a couple combined their love for each other with their commitment to demonstrate God's love for the people of Africa.

VCF-820 KEEPING LOVE ALIVE SERIES- (A); 2 tapes, 4 30-min. parts ea.; Guide; Dallas Christian Video, 1993.

David and Jan Stoop, Fuller graduates and clinical psychologists at the Minirth/Meier Clinic West lead a discussion on marriage by using conversational examples of marriage problems.

.1 A VISION FOR A GROWING MARRIAGE Part 1

Session 1 Passive Men, Pressuring Women.

Session 2 Are you just talking or do you have something to say?

Session 3 The view from over here.

Session 4 Why can't you do it my way?

.2 A VISION FOR A GROWING MARRIAGE Part 2

Session 5 Anger, the thief of my love.

Session 6 My past seeks to express itself in my present.

Session 7 Can't two walk together?

Session 8 Some things you just can't forgive.

VCF-821 ROOTS TO GROW, WINGS TO FLY: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIAN PARENTING- (A); 12 to 18 min. video segments for 50 min. session.; guide & participant's pages; Miller, Maguire & Cohley Productions, 1992.

Stimulates parents to examine what Scripture says about how to construct a solid satisfying family. Allows parents to interact with others and share experiences and specific actions which have been valuable. Provides opportunity for a peer support group.

.1 Session 1 Mentoring in the Home

Session 2 Create Security Through Visible Marital Love

Session 3 Laugh and Have Fun with your Children

Session 4 Listen. It's Amazing what you'll Learn

Session 5 Be Honest with your Children

Session 6 Make Great Plans to be Together

.2 Session 7 Encouragement: The Great Motivator

Session 8 Little Things Make the "Big" Difference

Session 9 Communicating a Sense of Belonging

Session 10 What are you Really Teaching your Children about God?

Session 11 Understanding Society's Pressures

Session 12 What your Child Needs from Your Home

Session 13 A Review session with no video segment

VCF-822 AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: SAFE-GUARDING YOUR MARRIAGE- (A); 12 19-min. video segments for 50-min. sessions; guide and student workbook; J.J.M. Communications & Christian Life Resources, 1994.

This series stimulates viewers to examine what Scripture says about marriage and motivates them to take specific actions which have been valuable to other couples. Video also allows couples to interact with each other on a regular basis about significant issues in their marriage.

.1 Session 1 The Biblical Model for Relating to your Mate.

Session 2 The Unique Aspects of Marriage Partnership.

Session 3 Setting Goals for your Marriage.

Session 4 Resolving Inevitable Conflict.

Session 5 Avoiding the Money Battles.

Session 6 Expectations vs. Real Life.

.2 Session 7 The Cold Facts of the Divorce Decision.

Session 8 Safeguards Against Adultery.

Session 9 Cause of Marriage's Death–Boredom.

Session 10 Becoming a Student of Romancing Your Mate.

Session 11 Attitudes that Kill Unity.

Session 12 Serious Issues That Need Outside Help.

Session 13 A Review with no Video Segment.

VCF-823 ACTIVE PARENTING OF TEENS BY Dr. Michael Popkin- (A); 2 videos, 3 20-min. sessions ea.; Promotional, leader's & parent's guides. Active Parenting, 1990.

A 6-session program that combines the power of video with group discussion and support. It is group-centered so that parents share experiences. Real-life situations are dramatized and then solutions are given. Actor Dick Van Patten narrates.

.1 Session 1 The Active Parent.

Session 2 Instilling Courage and Self-Esteem.

Session 3 Developing Responsibility.

.2 Session 4 Winning Cooperation.

Session 5 The Challenge of Alcohol & Other Drugs.

Session 6 Parenting and Teen Sexuality.

VCF-824 PARENTING FOR LIFE By Penny Hill- (A); 4 videos, 12 parts for use in 45-min. sessions; Guide; Parenting for Life, 1993.

This 12-session series provides a facilitator's guide with reproducible worksheets (discussion questions). The course was taped live before an interactive group of participants and some of their comments and questions are included. The course facilitator does not need to be an expert.

.1 Session 1 Christian Parenting, For Life (29.5 min.).

Session 2 Faith Discovery (10 min.).

Session 3 Jesus as Parent (30 min.).

Session 4 Values Clarification - Who Am I? (21 min.).

.2 Session 5 Values Clarification II - Who Will They Be? (22 min.).

Session 6 Styles and Stages (45 min.).

Session 7 When and How to Intervene (28 min).

.3 Session 8 Following "I Am" (36 min.).

Session 9 Less is Better (33 min.).

Session 10 Why They Do What They Do (45 min).

.4 Session 11 Going, Going. . .Gone (47 min.).

Session 12 Getting It Right (41 min.).

VCF-825 ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY hosted by Dr. Michael Popkin- (A); 2 videos, 6 sessions; 91 min. & 30 min.; Leader's Guide and Parents' Guide; Active Parenting, 1993.

The purpose of this video series is "to support the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem."

.1 Session 1 - The Active Parent

Session 2 - Instilling Courage and Self-esteem

Session 3 - Understanding Your Child

.2 Session 4 - Developing Responsibility

Session 5 - Winning Cooperation

Session 6 - Active Parenting in a Democratic Society.

VCF-826 IT TAKES MORE THAN LOVE: A Video Curriculum from the Search Institute Study- (Y/A); 3 videos; 4 sess.; 20 min. ea.; Guide; Augsburg 1995.

A four-part series to help parents know and produce positive assets for success in their children. It is based on the research of the Search Institute in Minneapolis, in which over 46,000 students in 111 communities took part in the initial survey. Additional research was done and over 30 assets for successful living were identified.

.1 Session 1 - Carousels and Commitment emphasizes intentional parenting. It focuses on parents as social resources, parental communication, parental monitoring, and time at home as building blocks for healthy families.

Session 2 - Legos and Egos emphasizes value-centered parenting. It focuses on the internal assets of self-esteem, empathy, helping people, global concern, sexual restraint, and hope.

.2 Session 3 - Blue Jeans and Boundaries creates word pictures depicting the tension in a young person's life of needing to be close to parents and family and yet needing to be free to move away from them. The focus is on nurture-centered parenting.

Session 4 - Crayons and Community emphasizes inclusive parenting. It explains the importance of community as a support system for parents and an opportunity for children to grow in their relationships.

.3 A Parent's Guide- This dynamic, fast-paced tape gives the practical steps to help parents "do" asset-building in their children. Building Blocks reinforces the positive parenting concepts presented in the other four parts of the video.

VCF-827 MARRIAGE- (HS/A); 3 videos; 28:55 min. ea.; Guide; Brown-Roa, 1990.

This series explores every stage of marriage from wedding plans to the "sunset years".

.1 CHOOSING A FRIEND FOR LIFE- This program considers the time of engagement, wedding plans, choices about careers, the development of friendship, and the value of personal religious belief.

.2 THE EARLY YEARS AND HAVING A FAMILY- This video is divided into two segments. The program explores the marriage relationship at those times when the following issues emerge: establishing careers, spending time with one another, having children, and caring for children. The development of communication skills is stressed.

.3 THE SUNSET YEARS- This program explores the years in a marriage when children leave home. The couple's re-establishment of the marriage relationship can bring them to new discoveries about one another.

VCF-828 GRANDPARENTING BY GRACE with Irene M. Endicott- (A); 2 videos; 4 sessions; 40 min. ea.; Guide; Dallas Christian Video, 1997.

Irene Endicott is a nationally-known speaker on family issues, an advocate for children, and former columnist for Grandparenting Magazine. The two videos cover everything from entertaining pre-schoolers to answering questions about adoption or divorce. Comments are supported with Scriptural references, "grace principles", and Bible passages that show God's grace to those who help guide families.

.1 1. HOW GREAT THE GIFT OF GRACE

2. THE CHANGING ROLE OF GRANDPARENT

.2 3. HELPING GRANDCHILDREN GROW ACCORDING TO GOD'S PLAN

4. GRACE THROUGH THE DIFFICULT TIMES

VCF-829 GROWING KIDS GOD'S WAY: BIBLICAL ETHICS FOR PARENTING with Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo- (A); 10 videos; 17 sessions; 2 audiotapes; Guide and Participant's notebook (to be purchased by class members); Growing Families International, 1994.

Growing Kids God's Way is based upon the belief that childrearing is a responsibility given by God to parents who are to guide, nurture, and discipline their children. This resource serves as a guide to help accomplish those tasks. Most videos include a teaching time and wrap-up session. The parenting approach is conservative in nature. This series was a gift from Dean and Nancy Latter.

.1 Introduction - 28 min.

.2 Lesson One - How to Raise a Moral Child - 58 min.

Lesson Two - Law, Principle, and Freedom - 44 min.

.3 Lesson Three - Right Beginnings - 72 min.

Lesson Four - How to Say "I Love You" - 64 min.

.4 Lesson Five - The Father's Mandate - 58 min.

Lesson Six - Your Child's Moral Conscience - 58 min.

.5 Lesson Seven - Character Development - Authority and Parents - 63 min.

Lesson Eight - Character Development: Age and Peers - 65 min.

.6 Lesson Nine - Character Development: Property and Nature - 62 min.

Lesson Ten - Principles of Obedience - 59 min.

.7 Lesson Eleven - Elements of Discipline - 87 min.

Lesson Twelve - Guidelines For Chastisement - 61 min.

.8 Lesson 13 - Repentance, Forgiveness, Restoration - 65 min.

Lesson 14 - Discipline Issues - 70 min.

.9 Lesson 15 - The Appeal Process - 54 min.

Lesson 16 - Teenage Rebellion and Parental Rejection - 64 min.

.10 Optional Class - Memorials/Rejection - 56 and 65 min.

VCF-830 THE ENCOURAGING PARENT by Dr. Rod Kennedy- (A); 2 videos; 45 and 50 min.; Guide; The Parenting Group, 1999.

Dr. Rod Kennedy gives parents simple helps for disciplining their children by being encouraging, creative, consistent parents.

.1 In Tape 1 Dr. Kennedy gives principles of being an encouraging parent. He lists ineffective parenting techniques, tricks children use, and five requirements for A+ parenting.

.2 In Tape 2 Dr. Kennedy stresses three "do nots" of effective parenting. He emphasizes that the encouraging parent is the child's No. 1 teacher and must teach responsibility, making choices, doing chores, and facing consequences. He gives methods of effective discipline and suggests ways to keep the need for discipline at a minimum.

VCF-831 OPPORTUNITY PARENTING- (A); 3 videos; 9 30 min. sessions; Guide and workbook; audio tape; EcuFilm, 2001.

This video series will inspire parents and enrich their family's life with insightful ideas of how to meet the challenges of family life by defining, balancing, and implementing Christian values within the family.

.1 Tape One

1. Making the Choice to Change

2. Daily Vitamins for Parents of All Ages

3. Kids Hear Best with their Eyes.

.2 Tape Two

4. We Do One Thing; They Learn Another.

5. How Valuable are Your Values?

6. Put Your Values to Work.

.3 Tape Three

7. Nurturing and Teaching-A Season for Both

8. Classic Mistakes and the Walls They Build

9. Don't Douse Their Desire

DVF-832 PROACTIVE PARENTING with James C. Williams- (A); 3 DVD's; 4 sessions ea.; 45-60 min. each segment; Guide; Abingdon Press, 2004.

This DVD series is about choosing to live proactively, in a circle of influence--with God in the center. This series is for parents of all ages and stages who want to know how to keep God in the center of their lives as they seek to be intentional in handling the challenges of parenting--such as disciplining, communicating, and many others. James C. Williams is a national parenting advocate, speaker, and director of Parent Education and Asset Development for STARS, a school-based program helping students make healthy lifestyle choices.

.1 PARENTING 101 helps parents outline a plan for parenting based on their family's priorities and values.

Week 1 - Navigating Through Troubled Waters

Week 2 -Developing a Parenting Plan

Week 3 - Managing the "Balancing Act"

Week 4 - Keeping Your Family Strong

.2 COMMUNICATION WITH CHILD OR TEEN helps adults learn to be better listeners and model good communication techniques for the whole family.

Week 1 - Recognizing the Barriers We Build

Week 2 - Understanding Your Child's Ages and Stages

Week 3 - Learning Your Child's Communication "Style"

Week 4 - Improving Communication in Your Home

.3 DISCIPLINE WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS helps parents set reasonable limits, boundaries, and consequences for their children at each stage of development. The focus is on empowering children to be responsible, accountable, and dependable by the time they leave the parental home.

Week 1 - Empowering Your Children

Week 2 - Setting Limits and Boundaries

Week 3 - Establishing Effective Consequences: Getting It Right

Week 4 - Establishing Effective Consequences: Becoming a Team

VCF-833 IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS: KIT FOR NEW PARENTS- (A); 6 videos; Guide; First 5, California, 2001. (Not for public performance)

This kit provided for new parents by the State of California is available for home use only. It contains 6 videos, a parenting resource guide, and tips on important topics. The videos are entitled:

1. Your Healthy Baby

2. Safe from the Start: Keeping Your Child Safe

3. Ready to Learn

4. Quality Child Care

5. The First Years Last Forever.

6. Discipline

Parents and others who care for small children may wish to preview this kit and then order a free kit for themselves from the State of California.

VCF-834 SPLASHED WITH PROMISE- (A); 3 videos, 3 sessions; 25 min. ea.; Guide; Youth and Family Institute, 2004.

"Splashed with Promise" has been created by the Institute for Understanding Baptism. A baptized child is immersed into the promises of a gracious God. The baptized person is to live a life that reflects the promises of God. Parents, sponsors, and family promise the baptized person to teach and nurture the faith in this person.

.1 Learning the Language of Faith with Dr. Dick Hardel- In this video viewers will learn why parents, Godparents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, and siblings are essential for the faith formation of a child. Adults must share the Biblical stories as their family faith stories so that the Holy Spirit can work in these stories to help the child grow in faith and readiness to share the stories.

.2 Living the Language of Faith with Dr. David Anderson- Dr. David Anderson shares practical ways to live out the baptismal promises in the home. The four keys for nurturing faith in the home are: 1. Caring conversation 2. Devotional life 3 Service to others and 4. Rituals and traditions.

.3 Passing on the Language of Faith with Dr. Roland Martinson- Every generation brings a gift of faith. To pass on the faith effectively we must connect the generations and focus on intergenerational ministries to help strengthen families in nurturing the faith.