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Brainy Baby Video Series is SuperbSeptember 8, 2008
As a former educator, I think your products are right on target. My daughter has been watching them since they first were available, and she likes them better than any other videos, including Disney. . . .
February 9, 2010
University Study Finds Infants Can Learn From Brainy Baby®
July 16, 2009
Brainy Baby® Celebrates 15th Birthday by Offering Free Award-Winning DVD's to Support Families Nationwide During Tough Economic Times
July 16, 2009
Brainy Baby® Award-Winning DVD's Introduce Spanish Series
May 22, 2006
Don't Throw the Baby Out With the DVDs
February 9, 2010
University Study Finds Infants Can Learn From Brainy Baby DVDs
ATLANTA, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brainy Baby Company today announced the results of a study conducted at the University of Texas, Austin, which found that infants/toddlers under the age of two can learn from DVDs designed to teach young children shapes. The peer reviewed study was conducted using Brainy Baby's® Shapes & Colors DVD and will be published in The Journal of Children and Media, (JOCAM), Fall 2010 (Vol.4, Issue 4).
This study was conducted specifically to experimentally manipulate commercially available video content and to assess the ability of a toddler to learn from a video. It also represents one of the first studies to examine the transfer of learning from video to another 2D symbolic medium such as a book.
Using excerpts from Brainy Baby's® Shapes & Colors DVD, two leading research scientists in the field of children's media studies, Dr. Elizabeth Vandewater (RTI International) and Dr. Rachel Barr (Georgetown University) exposed two groups of children to a series of shapes commonly familiar to the young participants. In addition, the children in the experimental group were exposed to a novel shape, a crescent, using the identical teaching style used in commercially available Brainy Baby DVDs.
The results showed that toddlers between 18 and 24 months, in the experimental group, were 22 times more successful identifying the crescent shape in a book after being exposed to the crescent in the DVD. The test also confirmed that after exposure to the DVD, the crescent could be recognized in other traditional 2-dimensional media.
"All Brainy Baby DVDs were developed using a methodology widely accepted by educators and the special needs community. We use this same methodology in all of our DVDs, which rely on verbal cues and real-life relatable objects to teach children to preschool concepts," said Dennis Fedoruk, president and CEO of The Brainy Baby Co. "We have always been confident that our DVDs have solid educational value. We're ecstatic to share the results of the study, which in our opinion, support the many parent testimonials that we have received for the past 15 years and Brainy Baby's learning potential."
The University of Texas study concluded that content, and in particular the repetitive style in which the content is presented (such as those demonstrated in the Brainy Baby® Shapes & Colors DVD) is a critical factor to consider when examining the ability for toddlers to learn from television.
"We believe that this is a landmark study and the emerging message is that content matters when teaching young children," added Fedoruk.
The Brainy Baby Co. has always been a strong advocate for using early learning DVDs in balance and moderation as you would with any teaching tool. The Brainy Baby DVDs are designed for parents to interact with their child by reviewing and discussing the content and to augment the lesson though the use of complementary flashcards, books, music CDs and educational toys.
"We hope that parents will feel confident that their children are benefiting when they watch Brainy Baby DVDs together," said Fedoruk. "While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that children under age two not view television at all, we believe that in light of this study, the AAP should recognize the importance of content and the effectiveness of well-crafted, educational DVDs (even for children younger than age two) and at least consider amending their current policy to include the acceptance of educational DVDs."
About The Brainy Baby Company
For 15 years, The Brainy Baby Company has been a pioneer and leader in DVDs, Books, Games and Toys for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Globally, Brainy Baby products are sold in more than 60 Countries. The award-winning line of videos, CDs, books, games, and toys introduce educational subjects such as letters, shapes, animals, art and music. Brainy Baby® videos feature multi-ethnic children, original music, nursery rhymes and instrumental classics. In fact, Brainy Baby DVDs have won over 75 awards including Dr. Toy's Top 100 Best Children's Product, the Dove Foundation's Seal of Approval, Parenting Magazine's Top Videos of the Year, and more. For more information about The Brainy Baby Company, visit http://www.brainbaby.com
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July 16, 2009
Brainy Baby® Celebrates 15th Birthday by Offering Free Award-Winning DVD's to Support Families Nationwide During Tough Economic Times
SUWANEE, GA (July 16, 2009) --- In celebration of its 15th year of producing award-winning DVDs and products for children, Brainy Baby® announced today that it will be giving away a free Brainy Baby DVD to each household across the country to help better expose infants and preschooler to concepts like ABCs, numbers, shapes and colors.
"Even though it's our birthday, I want to give the gift", said Dennis Fedoruk, founder and president of Brainy Baby. "For 15 years children, both nationally and internationally, have benefited greatly from Brainy Baby's product line. This promotion not only allows families across the country to try our award-winning line of DVDs for ages 9 months to five years, it also provides every child access to essential preschool basics like ABC's, numbers, shapes and more. Babies are born every day and parents need all the support they can get right now."
Due to the success of the initial campaign roll-out in Dawson County, GA, Brainy Baby is now expanding the DVD Give-Away to help support parents and children on a national level. According to a recent article in the Dawson County News, Laura Crews, a Pre-K teacher at Kilough Elementary School began using the DVD's in a pilot program for her class. "The DVD's hold their attention and relate to the things they know," Crews said. "The kids are enraptured by them. I use the Brainy Baby line of DVD's with my own kids and even the DVD on Sign Language (Talking Hands) keeps the attention of my 8-year old," she says.
Created by a team of early childhood educators and using a time tested and proven method of introducing and reinforcing preschool concepts, Brainy Baby DVDs have won more than 60 awards and offer a highly effective supplemental tutorial for parents who have children entering kindergarten. "We are constantly hearing from parents that kids are learning at an early age" says Fedoruk. "It's all about teach and repeat, teach and repeat, and then review. Our DVD's emulate this teaching method. That's how children learn."
To take advantage of the FREE DVD campaign, participants must choose one DVD from a selection of four of Brainy Baby's most popular titles (ABCs, Music, Laugh & Learn, or Shapes & Colors). The DVD's are FREE; participants only have to pay $6.95 for shipping and handling. For additional information and details about the FREE DVD GIVEAWAY, visit www.myfreebrainybaby.com.
July 16, 2009
Brainy Baby® Award-Winning DVD's Introduce Spanish Series
SUWANEE, GA (July 16, 2009) --- Children, from a very early age, have the curiosity to know everything that is happening around them. It's essential to help young children visualize and hear everything that is new to them at this important stage in their life. Brainy Baby®, producer of award-wining DVDs and products for children, is proud to announce their new collection of DVDs in Spanish that introduce preschool concepts like ABCs, numbers, shapes and colors.
In its 15th year producing DVDs and products for children, Brainy Baby® wants to share with the Hispanic community their new series of Spanish DVDs made for children with curious minds. The DVDs will keep children amused with vivid real-life imagery and scenes that can stimulate their senses while keeping them entertained.
The Brainy Baby® DVDs have been recognized with over 60 awards. The quality line of products can provide a highly effective supplemental tutorial for parents who have children entering kindergarten. Created by a team of early childhood educators, and using a time-tested and proven method of introducing and reinforcing preschool concepts, Brainy Baby® has been a favorite for many parents.
The DVDs depict fun, live-action scenes of real kids and objects from everyday life. In this manner, children are entertained with real life scenarios that capture their attention and help them visualize preschool learning concepts. Brainy Baby® encourages parents to watch the DVD's with their children so that concepts and images that are presented can be reviewed together and reinforced through verbal communication.
The Brainy Baby® DVDs are now available at specialty retailers nationwide and at www.brainybaby.com.
May 22, 2006
Don't Throw The Baby Out With The DVDs
Summary: Don't Throw the Baby Out With the DVDs: Content is Critical, states Brainy Baby Pioneer
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- Does the content of what children watch matter? Research says yes and the originator of videos for young children wants to encourage parents to use media wisely with pre-school children.
"Not all videos are created equal, especially when it comes to those for young children," states Dennis Fedoruk, President of The Brainy Baby Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Studies show that age appropriate content and educational television programs help children develop language skills, pro-social behavior and school readiness.
May 22, 2006
Don't Throw The Baby Out With The DVDs
Summary: Don't Throw the Baby Out With the DVDs: Content is Critical, states Brainy Baby Pioneer
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- Does the content of what children watch matter? Research says yes and the originator of videos for young children wants to encourage parents to use media wisely with pre-school children.
"Not all videos are created equal, especially when it comes to those for young children," states Dennis Fedoruk, President of The Brainy Baby Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Studies show that age appropriate content and educational television programs help children develop language skills, pro-social behavior and school readiness.
