Ready for Life Videos

The Ready for Life videos feature early childhood experts and real families exploring the topics of temperament, attachment, socialization, early literacy, nutrition and fitness. This video series serves as the cornerstone of KERA's parenting workshops and professional development curriculum for childcare providers.


Temperament
Who is My Child?
explores with child development expert Dr. Bruce Perry the nine basic traits of human temperament and how these traits can be appreciated and nurtured to help each child reach his or her full potential.
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Nutrition and Fitness
Little Bites, Big Steps
examines realistic and effective strategies for healthy eating and an active lifestyle for young children to help them develop the habits and preferences that will influence their behaviors and decision-making for a lifetime.
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Attachment & Socialization
Feeling Loved
investigates the formation of healthy relationships between a child and caregiver with child development expert Dr. Bruce Perry providing critical insights on the formation of attachment and the process of socialization.
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Early Literacy
Read with Me
shares strategies that empower parents and caregivers to help children acquire language and literacy skills right from birth, featuring literacy expert Dr. Dorothy Strickland.
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Ready for Life
This documentary is an intimate story of six children and their families and the joys and sorrows they face as they begin to explore the world together.
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