A Kid’s Guide to Life

Hosted by Mexican-American actors Ricardo Montalban, Paul Rodriguez Sr. and Richard “Cheech” Marin and filmed at the Shari Lewis Theatre at Magic Discoveries, A Kid’s Guide to Life is a CMN and Funhouse Network co production teaching children about growing up, emotional lives, health problems, safety, illnesses, injuries and wellness.

Releases
Dealing with Feelings

From happiness to anger to every emotion in between, learn how to handle feelings. This video’s gentle, matter of fact feel has information many families will use.

Chapters:

Intro

Friendship

Cliques

Being Left Out

Self Esteem

Being Afraid and Nightmares Too

We’re Moving?

Back to School

When You Don’t Like School

Why So Sad?

Are You Shy?

Dealing with Anger

How can I feel better about my body?

When families and parents fight...

When somebody dies...

When someone in a friend’s family dies...

When A Pet Dies...

Apologizing

Adoption

Divorce

Good Sportsmanship

Outro and credits

This was released in March 2002 and won a Parent’s Choice award.

Growing Up and School Stuff

Learn about your growing body and mind with gentle, factual information.

Chapters:

Cheating

How Do A Help A Bullied Kid?

Intro

What A Pain! Growing pains

Why Is My Voice Changing?

Menstruation

Breasts and Bras

Guidance counselors

Get Along with your teachers

Junior High

Homework Homework Homework: How To Make It Less Work

When tests make you nervous...

Outro and Credits

This was released in June 2002 and won another Parent’s choice award.

Staying Safe and Watching Out

Safety can be fun with this learning video starring 3 of Mexico’s top stars: Ricardo Montalban, Paul Rodriguez Sr. and Cheech Marin.

Chapters

Intro

Travelling Safely

Be street smart

Bullies

Water safe

Safe in the sun

Halloween Safe

Food Safe

Playtime Safe

Safe at Home

outro and credits

This was released in October 2002 and won its third Parents’ choice award.

Staying Strong and Healthy

With it’s gentle, matter of fact approach to learning, STAYING STRONG AND HEALTHY stars Cheech Marin (from Oliver and Company), Ricardo Montalban (from Fantasy Island) and Paul Rodriguez Sr. (from Kings of Latin Comedy) as well as their celebrity friends like Esai Morales, Wanda Sykes, Susie Essman, Hillary Duff, John Ritter and Henry Winkler, learn about nutrition and fitness

The Doctor's Office

The Hospital

THE OR

THE ER

Exercise

Protein

Vitamins

Allergies

The Dentist

Outro

This was released in December 2002 and won its 4th Parent's Choice Award.

Illnesses, Injuries and Health Problems

Expert information from 3 great Mexican all stars will give your kid a boost of brainpower.

Facts on many people's health problems are presented especially for children by celebrities including Paul Rodriguez Sr., Cheech Marin and Ricardo Montalban.

CHAPTERS

Intro

Concussions

Nosebleeds

Headaches

Fever

The Scoop on Strep Throat

Ugh, Ulcers

I Can't Sit Still! Someone I Know Is Hyperactive

ALS-Lou Gehrig's Disease

Autism

Asperger's

Down Syndrome

Dyslexia and Other Learning Problems

Sinus Aches

This was released in February 2003 and won its 5th Parent's Choice Award.