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series created by James Sayre, MD; produced
by Rose Films, Inc.
In these warm and inspirational videos,
parents speak openly about their experiences. They describe how
they relate to their children in ways that reflect kindness,
love and consideration, even in the harshest of urban environments.
A discussion guide is included with each video.
 Families
Talk About...Grandparents as Parents
In this revealing video, real grandparents talk about the challenges
of becoming the primary caretakers of their grandchildren. They
discuss issues such as
- why they decided to parent their grandchildren
- adjusting to sudden new parenting responsibilities
when they thought they were finished
- the importance of finding support
- dealing with the biological parents
- legal issues they have faced
- adapting their parenting style for a new generation
- planning for the future
Video is 28 minutes long. Comes with discussion questions
and public performance rights. Available on DVD only.
This video is available in English or dubbed in Spanish.
Featuring:
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Ruby and Gene have custody
of Gene's biological teenage grandson, Derrick. Derrick's father
is an alcoholic and his mother is a drug addict. Neither of Derrick's
biological parents was ever capable of taking care of him, and
Ruby and Gene have essentially taken care of him from birth.
Derrick's mother, however, would occasionally take Derrick away
from Ruby and Gene, totally disrupting his life. So they went
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Karen has had custody of her daughter's three children
since their births. Her grandchildren have severe learning disabilities
and health problems because of their mother's drug addiction.
Karen always looked forward to being "Grandma," but
this isn't what she expected.
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Linda has had legal custody of two of her daughter's
children since birth. Her daughter, a prostitute and drug addict,
was murdered.
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Mirta is raising her daughter's three children, with
help from her other daughter, Marisol. The children's
mother fled an abusive relationship, leaving them behind.
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Mary has legal custody of her grandson, Michael. Michael
is the child of Mary's son. Neither her son nor the biological
mother could take care of Michael due to drug and alcohol problems.
Michael is now 11, and his father is an active part of his life.
His biological mother is not. Mary is going to keep legal custody
until she is convinced that her son has overcome his problems.
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#N6402D English DVD...............................................$69.95
#N1259D Spanish DVD (dubbed)................................$69.95
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Bonding with Your Baby
#N6405 English............$69.95
#N1251 Spanish...........$69.95
Education Starts at Home
#N6406 English............$69.95
#N1252 Spanish...........$69.95
Wise Words on Discipline
#N6407 English,,..........$69.95
#N1253 Spanish...........$69.95
Fathers Matter
#N6404 English.............$69.95
#N1254 Spanish...........$69.95
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Encouraging Positive Activities
#N6403 English.............$69.95
#N1255 Spanish............$69.95
Single Parenting
#N6401 English.............$69.95
#N1256 Spanish............$69.95
Marriage
#N6411 English.............$69.95
#N1258 Spanish............$69.95
Foster Parents
#N6411 English............$69.95
#N1258 Spanish...........$69.95
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