PBS PARENTS - 10 Tips for Green Parenting
Every parent who has changed diapers and done loads of laundry knows that even the smallest children leave big carbon footprints. See how making simple changes can minimize your environmental impact.
PBS PARENTS - Planning a Birthday Bash

Birthday parties are a great boost to any child's self-esteem. Making them feel like kings (or queens) for the day is one of the best (and most lasting) gifts you can give them. But where and how should you start?
WASH HANDS
WASH HANDS is a joint project with ETV and DHEC. If children (and adults) put the video’s lessons into action, they can slow the spread of colds, flu and other communicable diseases, including drug-resistant staph.
This video lesson will be available on DVD, on ETV’s school broadcasts and can be viewed online (see the link below).
LEARN THE WASH HANDS SONG
Before you eat or go to sleep
When you wake up in the morning
Fore you brush those teeth
Wash hands (don’t forget the soap) wash hands
Download the Video
- Wash Hands 3 minute full
- Windows Media Streaming
- Download Lower Quality Windows Media (10.2 MB)
- Download High Quality QuickTime Movie (1.26 GB DVC-Pro 50 codec)
- Wash Hands 50 second spot
- Windows Media Streaming
- Download Lower Quality Windows Media (2.96 MB)
- Download High Quality QuickTime Movie (387 MB DVC-Pro 50 codec)
- Wash Hands 20 second spot
- Windows Media Streaming
- Download Lower Quality Windows Media (1.2 MB)
- Download High Quality QuickTime Movie (160 MB DVC-Pro 50 codec)
GET ACTIVE WITH
SMART CAT
Longtime ETV mascot, and former flabby tabby SMART CAT, committed to a new health regimen that includes more fruits and veggies and lots more physical activity. Will you join him?
ONLINE RESOURCES
ED.gov- Especially for Parents
ERIC- Education Resource Information Center
Family Connection of South Carolina
National Center for Family Literacy
National Parent Information Network
