Browse Exhibits (4 total)
Understanding the child
1954, 7 episodes, University of Michigan Television
From WNET:
"Course instructor is Dean Willard C. Olson, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Michigan and well-known authority on child growth and development. In this series of programs, Dean Olson discusses children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development and the relationship to an over-all growth pattern. The course is designed to aid parents by making them familiar with growth patterns, and by indicating a constructive philosophy of child rearing based on understanding, love, and patience. Produced by University of Michigan Television."
The months before birth
8 episodes, 1956, WQED (Pittsburgh)
This series features Dr. Anne B. Wagner of the Pittsburgh Department of Public Health. She discusses prenatal care of the mother and development of the fetus. Through explanation, demonstration, and interview, Dr. Wagner outlines the reproductive process, introduces many aspects of pregnancy, shows a typical hospital birth, and offers suggestions for maternal care.
At home with your child
12 episodes, 1956, WQED (Pittsburgh)
From WNET:
"This series is designed essentially for the new parents or parents of very young children and features Dr. Anne B. Wagner, chief of the maternal and child health division of the Pittsburgh Department of Health. AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD demonstrates the practical angles of child care, including the physical and emotional characteristics of each developmental level from the new born child to the kindergarten youngster. Station WQED in Pittsburgh produced the series in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Department of Health."
Children growing
39 episodes, 1958-1959, WTTW (Chicago)
From WNET:
"During this series, Dr. Maria Piers explains and discusses highlights of normal child development. The programs interest everyone concerned with growing children. Children’s struggles as they grow physically, mentally and emotionally are sometime funny, bewildering, and occasionally painful. With understanding of their behavior, parents can help them more easily and spare themselves some of the main worries of parenthood."