Interior Design Project: Green Design
This video joins principal designer Brandi Hagen of Eminent Design as she shares the components of green interior design—green building materials, appliances, and furnishings that not only create beautiful spaces but also take into consideration e...
Kid and Family Food Issues
Getting kids to eat can be a constant battle for some parents, while others may be restricting their child’s caloric intake to thwart weight gain. In this program, childhood feeding expert Dr. Katja Rowell presents six segments that address the fo...
Interior Design Project: Furniture Styles
This video joins award-winning principal designer Brandi Hagen of Eminent Interior Design for a tour of furniture showrooms to discover the distinguishing characteristics of 11 furniture and decorating styles: Traditional, Victorian, Mission, Art De...
Encouraging Moral Development in Children
This video illustrates ways to encourage moral development from infancy onward, showing how children and young adults learn and act out good and bad behavior. Scenes from a busy preschool show how toddlers absorb concepts of right and wrong, persona...
The Montessori Method
A century ago, Maria Montessori, Italy’s first female physician, inspired an educational movement. Through what has come to be known as the Montessori method, children essentially teach themselves through sensory-rich and hands-on activities facil...
Math in the Kitchen: Do You Measure Up?
When it comes to cooking well, the secret ingredient is…math! Covering all of the basics, Matt the Mathematical Cook shows viewers how to read a recipe, measure out ingredients, convert recipes to increase and decrease their yields, and perform in...
Meal Appeal: Quick Garnishes and Food Presentation
For those who love both food and creativity, imaginative garnishes are the perfect way to make meals more attractive—and fun! In this video, Chef Paulette Mitchell demonstrates innovative and delightful garnish designs that employ fruits, vegetabl...
History of American Cuisine
This video explores America’s rich culinary heritage and looks at the many types of foods that Americans eat. Beginning with recipes that developed when Native American and colonial European cultures met, the program describes the cookery of the N...
Prenatal and Early Childhood Nutrition
Boost calorie intake, avoid hydrogenated fats, carefully read food labels—the list of dietary dos and don’ts is seemingly endless for new moms. Isn’t giving birth complicated enough? How can a rookie parent keep track of it all? This video pro...
Food Allergies
What’s the difference between an allergy, a sensitivity, and an intolerance? Why do some schools have peanut-free zones? Can people have adverse reactions to artificial dyes? In this program, an expert presents information on the most common food ...