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Subjects: Health

  • Life as a Teenage Mum

    Although the teenage birth rate in Australia has been steadily declining since the 1970s, there are still significant numbers of adolescent girls deciding to take on the role of motherhood without a clear or realistic understanding of the impact a baby will have on their lives. This program follows the stories of four young mothers, from their ideas and fantasies about motherhood before they became pregnant, to the reality of their lives during pregnancy and after giving birth. Topics include: The physical impact of pregnancy and labour.; How a baby can affect relationships with parents, partners and friends.; The loss of freedom.; The responsibilities of parenthood; The financial demands of children.

  • Equine Serendipity

    This DVD is a horse lover’s delight. Segments include: an old fashioned wagon trek across the Western Canadian prairie (complete with buffalo), young foals running in the paddock with their moms for the first time, young riders at a 4-H Horse Camp and more. Filmed in rural Western Canada, people that enjoy “Equine” pursuits will love “Equine Serendipity”. Gentle acoustic guitar and stunning images from award-winning filmmaker Edward Homer will transport you to the world of horses.

  • Birdland Serendipity

    This DVD will delight people who enjoy the world of birds and birdwatching. The hour-long video features birds in wetlands, backyards, rivers, the seashore and the forest. All of it filmed in the Gulf Islands in the South West Coast of British Columbia. The DVD features Hummingbirds feeding and frolicking, Pileated woodpeckers, a Bald Eagle nest with eaglet and parents, Canada Geese and their goslings, Tohees, Chickadees, Robins, and a nest of baby Robins and more. These DVDs are being used for relaxation as well as dementia and memory therapy for the aged.

  • Four Seasons in a Gulf Island Garden: Four Seasons Serendipity

    The Gulf Islands of BC’s southwest coast are a magical place. Blessed with a mild, dry climate, it’s the perfect spot for gardeners and bird watchers. Shot over a 12 month period, this video is a serendipitous look at the plants, bird life, and other animals that inhabit the Gulf Islands. The program features up-close-and-personal footage of flower gardens, Blacktailed deer, Rufous hummingbirds, bald eagles, Pileated woodpeckers and more.

  • Gulf Island Getaway: Golf Island Serendipity

    If you are thinking about moving to the Gulf Islands, this video is a great introduction. The clean waters of the Strait of Georgia and the rocky shores of the Gulf Islands create a vibrant ecosystem where birds and aquatic life thrive. It’s a great place to bird watch, beachcomb and relax. Visually stunning, the program features eagles, herons, cormorants, seashore creatures and beautiful underwater shots. If you have never been to the Gulf Islands, this video is the next best thing. The soundtrack by world famous acoustic guitarist Ken Hamm weaves in and out of the narration creating a relaxing mood: similar to a weekend getaway in The Gulf Islands.

  • Island Serendipity

    Island Serendipity will transport you to the magical beaches and forests of southwestern British Columbia. This 60 minute video will calm your tattered nerves and soothe your savaged soul. Island Serendipity is like a weekend getaway. There is no voice-over narration cluttering up the contemplation of beautiful images from award-winning filmmaker Edward Homer, punctuated by gentle solo piano passages by recording artist Frank Callingham. Shot in the Southern Gulf Islands, Barkley Sound, Long Beach, Clayoquot Sound, and Meares Island this program is a visual tour de force and truly serendipitous.

  • Secret Garden Serendipity

    This 60 minute DVD is like sitting in the garden from early March to August. Shot on a five acre property in the Gulf Islands of South West British Columbia, the program features the different looks of the garden: from the early crocuses and tulips to roses and cosmos later in the season (to name a few). Of course every gardener loves to bird watch and there are plenty of great shots in this journey through the seasons. Hummingbirds are featured as well as Pileated woodpeckers, Towhees, Chickadees, Robins, and a nest of baby Robins. Black Tail Deer are an everyday part of island life and our cameras captured these interlopers snacking on honeysuckle and roses.

  • Nutrition and the New Food Pyramid

    For Josh, ‘dinner’ will never be the same! In this engaging production children learn the importance of making good food choices for health, growth, and energy. Specific nutrients; proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and fibers are all presented and discussed in a memorable way. Students are introduced to the new individualized food guide MyPyramid, and will learn how to read and apply this tool to their lives.

  • My Pyramid #1: Choosing Nutritious Food and Healthy Activities

    What is Food? Drawing on prior knowledge our young nutritionist leads kids on an exploration of nutritious foods, healthy activities and appropriate serving sizes. They’ll learn to classify and compare foods by nutritional value and food group. Students will prepare attractive examples of healthy meals and snacks and practice making healthy choices when eating out! Label reading skills are introduced so, after viewing, students will be ‘certified hidden fat and sugar detectives.’ The new food guide, MyPyramid, comes alive with animated elements that children will remember and apply in habits for a healthy lifestyle.

  • Let’s Talk About

    Let’s Talk About

    This series, designed for elementary-aged children, presents information on legal and illegal drugs in an easy to understand way. It delves into the impact of the use and abuse of these substances on the human body, individuals, and society.