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Two young orphans with supernatural powers are adopted by a powerful and ruthless millionaire who plans to hold them captive and use their psychic gifts for his own selfish purposes. The children make a daring escape and learn they are actually castaways from another world.
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Amos McGee was a zookeeper who always made time for his animal friends. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevented him from going to the zoo, he received some unexpected guests. This is a gently humorous tale of friendship and dedication. Includes an interview with Philip and Erin Stead.
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Three episodes, originally produced 1996 -1998, from the television series Goosebumps.
The headless ghost: Hill House is dark, scary, and haunted, just the way Duane and Stephanie like it -- Awesome ants: When pals Dave and Ben start giving the ants in school real food, the ants love it, but now they have a growing problem -- Teacher's pet: Becca's class goes on an overnight nature retreat, and Becca wonders whether she'll survive wildlife or become...
6) Ferdinand
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"Ferdinand is giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast and torn from his home, he rallies a misfit team for an epic adventure in order to return to his family. Based on the classic children's book, and filled with nonstop fun and laughs, Ferdinand proves you can't judge a bull by its cover."--Back cover.
7) Zoo
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Based on a true story, 12 year old Tom (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to save Buster the baby elephant during the air raids on Belfast in 1941. Winner of the Films4Families Youth Jury Award at the **Seattle International Film Festival**. "*A thrilling adventure for all ages.*" - Justin Lowe, ***Hollywood Reporter***
8) Rabbit hole
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Becca and Howie Corbett are returning to their everyday existence in the wake of a shocking, sudden loss. Just eight months ago, they were a happy suburban family with everything they wanted. Now, they are caught in a maze of memory, longing, guilt, recrimination, sarcasm and tightly controlled rage from which they cannot escape. The journey is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted...
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The saying "You are what you eat" is oh-so-true-especially for little ones. This video explains the importance of good nutrition for newborns, infants, and toddlers and examines its beneficial effects on their growth and development. Filled with how-to and when-to advice, the video also discusses the relative merits of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, potential food allergies, the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity even at a young...
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"Thousands of earthquakes happen each year and Bill Nye the Science Guy trembles in his boots when he explains what causes them. In Earthquakes, find out what makes big pieces of the Earth's crust (the plates) move and what you should have on hand in case of a quake"--Container.
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If you thought you knew everything you needed to know about autism, think again. Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged by this intelligent, moving, and gripping exploration of the controversy surrounding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an intensive intervention used to treat autism. Parents who want ABA for their children passionately believe that it is the best way to teach a child new skills and to help them function in mainstream society,...
12) Breast-Feeding
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This program helps both new and experienced parents who may have questions or concerns about feeding a newborn. Breast-feeding is considered the best option for the health and development of infants, and many experts recommend breast-feeding newborns until they are at least six months old. This video includes a 3-D animation demonstrating the proper position of the nipple in the baby's mouth. However, breast-feeding is not always possible for everyone....
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For some reason kids are fascinated with their ears and will often put things in there - peas or beads or all kinds of different things. I'm Dr. Allen Greene, and let's talk about how to get things out of the ear when they go in. If there is a pea or a bead or a small toy that's gone into the ear and you can see it there, then take a pair of tweezers, turn the head to the side, gently grasp it and pull it out. If you can't see it, though, and you...
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Kids often put things up their noses besides their fingers that can get stuck up there. I'm Dr. Alan Greene, and let's talk about how to get things out. One of my own children put five peas up his nose. If there are things that are stuck up in the nose, if you can still see them, you grab a pair of tweezers and gently try to pull them out. If you can't see them, you might have some help by closing the other nostril and having them blow out hard to...
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When people started saying that you shouldn't use decongestant, antihistamine, or cough suppressants in kids under 6 or maybe even kids under 12, parents started asking me lots of questions. What do you do when your child has a cold? It's like you've tied both hands behind our backs. I'm Doctor Alan Greene, and I'd like to start answering that question. The first thing is, it's not that the doctors are trying to hold back the good stuff. Studies have...
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How do you treat congestion in babies? I'm Dr. Alan Greene, and particularly when over-the-counter decongestants became clear they're not good for babies, parents have been wondering all the more how do you deal with it then? There are a few things. First of all, there's the bulb syringe which you probably went home from the hospital with. Other things that help: gravity can be your friend. Another thing that can be very helpful is a vaporizer. So...
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I'm not really one of those parents of a kid with special needs who thinks it's a gift from God or a blessing in disguise, says filmmaker Kelly O'Brien. O'Brien speaks honestly about her struggle to cope for the first five years following the birth of Teddy, born with extensive brain damage resulting from an in-utero viral infection. The rewards as well as the challenges of caring for him are evident in Softening, a lyrical cinematic diary O'Brien...
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The body naturally makes ear wax to coat, protect, and lubricate the lining of the ear canal. How do you get rid of extra ear wax? I'm Dr. Alan Greene with a few tips. Speaking of tips, one of the most common things people do is take a cotton swab and try to get the ear wax out that way. That works pretty well, but there are a couple of serious problems with it. One is if you happen to stumble you could actually hurt oneself with a ruptured eardrum...
19) Bottle-Feeding
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This program teaches parents how to properly bottle-feed babies. Although breast-feeding is considered optimal for a baby's health and development, it is not the only option for feeding infants. Your baby can still do very well if you want or need to bottle-feed. More than anything, children need good nutrition and plenty of love - and both those needs can be met with bottle-feeding. This video includes important safety information throughout.
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Children and adolescents should do at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day. These exercises should include cardio-respiratory (aerobic), muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening activities as well as flexibility exercises. Aerobic Activities: Most of the 60 or more minutes per day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. Include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 3 days...