Kids Count RSS feed for KVPT programming.http://video.valleypbs.orgen-ushttp://video.valleypbs.orgSun, 19 May 2013 21:11:06 -0400Sun, 19 May 2013 21:11:06 -0400http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2352200710/Language is the primary way we communicate. Children have many opportunities early in life to learn the rules of language, including multiple languages. Kids Count looks at how children acquire language, the multiple languages they are learning here in the Valley and the lifelong benefits of these skills.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2352200710/03/20/2013LanguagenrParentsParentsFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2364996666/The Valley’s air quality can change on an hourly basis. So it’s important for teachers and students to be aware and up to date. Kids Count looks at the tools available to Valley schools and families so that children are healthy, safe and active.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2364996666/04/15/2013Schools & Air QualitynrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2337878140/The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. But not all youth want to wait to be effective leaders. And addressing major Valley issues, like graduation rates, drugs and alcohol, safe streets and healthy communities, is a big responsibility. Meet the youth leaders who are succeeding in their goals to make their current community a thriving place for their future.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2337878140/02/22/2013Youth LeadershipnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2337472621/The golden state is a melting pot of many individuals and cultures. More than a quarter of all California residents are immigrants. Kids Count looks at the families and cultures represented in the Valley, and how local organizations are helping them become an integral part of the community.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2337472621/02/21/2013Valley’s ImmigrantsnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2330365315/A lot happens during your baby’s first few months of life. Caring for yourself as a parent before baby comes, and learning your baby’s cues once he arrives creates a successful partnership. Kids Count looks at your baby’s fantastic firsts.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2330365315/01/29/2013Infant DevelopmentnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2328097391/All of the counties in the Central Valley experience food insecurity. One out of every three children in the Valley is hungry. Kids Count looks at who is impacted by childhood hunger and what is being done to address this generational issue.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2328097391/01/22/2013Childhood HungernrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2322834388/There is a father factor in nearly all of the social issues facing communities today. Join in on the conversation as we take an in-depth look at the effects of father involvement on poverty, crime, emotions and education.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2322834388/01/03/2013Father InvolvementnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2322662082/As children grow, they develop many skills. However, 1 in 6 Valley children are not reaching their milestones. Tune in to Kids Count for a look at developmental delays and the resources available to Valley families.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2322662082/01/02/2013Developmental Delays & DisabilitiesnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2314395034/Vocabulary, print motivation and letter knowledge are just the start to the development of your child’s reading skills. While parents are a child’s first teacher, community organizations also play a role in shaping a child’s reading skills over their lifetime.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2314395034/12/10/2012Reading SkillsnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2310128848/One in 6 children in California have been diagnosed with asthma. There is much medical professionals are doing to help. The community also plays a key role in making the Valley a healthier place for children to live and breathe.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2310128848/11/27/2012One in 6 children in California have been diagnosed with asthma.nrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2303678042/Tooth decay affects children in the U.S. more than any other chronic infectious disease. The good news is that dental problems are preventable if you visit the dentist. Kids Count looks at why too few California children visit a dentist and get the preventive oral health care they need.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2303678042/11/12/2012Oral HealthnrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2301268367/A book, blocks and even play dough help a child learn. These learning tools are both fun and valuable in reaching learning standards. What are the best learning tools for children from infancy to transitional kindergarten and elementary school?http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2301268367/11/06/2012A book, blocks and even play dough help a child learn.nrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2298368915/By getting their recommended immunizations before 2 years old, babies are fighting off preventable diseases. Tune in Wed. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 10:30 a.m. as we look at how getting a shot might be one of the most important steps a parent can take to protect their child’s health.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2298368915/10/30/2012A shot might be one of the most important steps to protect a child’s health.nrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2288561036/Less than half of California’s third graders are reading at grade level. Tune in Wed. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 10:30 a.m. as we explore the ABCs of reading, and how third grade predicts if your child leaves school with a high school diploma.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2288561036/10/08/2012Why 3rd grade reading mattersnrHealthHealthCaregivingCaregivingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesLifestyleLifestyleParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2282365588/For many Valley children, learning their letters or regularly visiting the doctor could be negatively impacted by the family’s economic situation. Tune in Wed. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 10:30 a.m. for a look at how a family’s social and financial instability can shape a child’s quality of life.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2282365588/09/21/2012Economic HardshipnrHealthHealthCaregivingCaregivingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesLifestyleLifestyleParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2274344202/One in three children is obese or overweight before their fifth birthday. Tune in to Kids Count on Wed., April 25, at 7 p.m. to learn about community approaches to improve dietary quality, increase physical activity and reduce obesity.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2274344202/08/30/2012Childhood ObesitynrHealthHealthCaregivingCaregivingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationFun & GamesFun & GamesHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2252388861/Nearly one in five children in the Valley has asthma. A leading cause for that is air pollution. Valley counties are consistently ranked among the worst in air pollution. Tune in to Kids Count on June 27 and July 1 to learn how your family and your community can make healthy air living decisions.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2252388861/07/02/2012Nearly 1 in 5 children in the Valley has asthma. A leading cause is air pollution.nrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2243197618/How far does your family live from green space, like a park, and how easy is it to get there? The design of your city impacts your child’s quality of life, and you have a say in that design. Tune in to Kids Count on May 30 and June 3 to learn more.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2243197618/06/07/2012How far does your family live from a green space, & how easy is it to get there?nrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationHealthy KidsHealthy KidsEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2219039324/A mom’s education impacts her child’s quality of life in countless ways, such as health, literacy and potentially even contact with child protective services.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2219039324/04/03/2012A mom’s education impacts her child’s quality of life in countless ways.nrParentsParentsChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEducationEducationHealthy KidsHealthy KidsIssues & AdviceIssues & AdviceEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2207628349/Most babies start breastfeeding. But within the first week, half have already been given formula. Learn how a woman`s ability to reach her breastfeeding goals is affected by family, community, employer and health system support.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2207628349/03/09/2012Most babies start breastfeeding. But within the 1st week, half are on formula.nrHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2191535903/Over the past two decades, California`s teen pregnancy rate dropped by more than 50 percent. Tune in Wed., Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. to find out what the Valley is doing to support and educate its youth.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2191535903/01/30/2012Teen Pregnancy and ParentingnrHealthHealthHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2183182325/Health insurance is the primary way we access medical care. Just under half of Valley residents have coverage through their employer, while almost one in six remains uninsured. There are other options available to Valley families.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2183182325/05/11/2012Local Health CarenrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2173884678/Early childhood education matters for your little one and the community as a whole. Yet less than half of Fresno County`s 3- and 4-year-olds are enrolled in preschool. Tune in Wed., Nov. 30 at 7 to hear about access, affordability and quality in your child`s early education.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2173884678/12/06/2011Early childhood education matters for your little one and the community as a whole.nrHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.valleypbs.org/video/2163057506/Who speaks on behalf of children in your community? A local organization is trying to make sure everyone takes a stand for children, whether it is at home, at work or at the ballot box.http://video.valleypbs.org/video/2163057506/11/18/2011Who speaks on behalf of children in your community?nrHealthHealthHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisode