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    Explore our video library to gain a deeper understanding and discover ways to create nurturing environments that promote positive development through positive childhood experiences.

    The Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experience (HOPE) Movement Animation Video
    Discover how positive experiences in childhood shape healthier, happier futures. This short whiteboard animation brings to life the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework - a powerful approach that highlights how supportive relationships, safe environments, meaningful engagement and social, emotional growth can protect against adversity and promote lifelong well-being.


    HOPE Introduction Whiteboard Video

    HOPE – Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences – is based out of Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Ma. They represent a paradigm shift in how we see and talk about the positive experiences that support children’s growth and development into healthy, resilient adults.


    Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) - Supportive Strategies Series

    The Supportive Strategies Series features three-minute episodes based on research and best practice. Learn more about Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs).


    Positive Childhood Experiences (PCE's) Explained simply

    Based on the research of Dr. Ali Crandall and colleagues, this video was made by students as part of a Master's in Public Health capstone project and explains more about PCEs.


    Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs)

    Dr. Rebecca Bryan, Executive Director of the DCF Office of Resilience, talks around the groundbreaking work happening through the office around Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs), and what they can mean for the lifelong health and social connections of individuals who experience both.


    The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences

    Dr. Melissa Walls, co-director of the Center for Indigenous Health and a member of the Bois Forte and Couchiching First Nation bands, talks with Lindsay Smith Rogers about her research with benevolent childhood experiences among Indigenous communities. They discuss the importance of researching the positive, not only for public health, but in celebrating the inherent strengths of Indigenous individuals, their families, and culture.


    Family Focus: How Positive Childhood Experiences Affect Mental Health

    Mallika Marshall and Paula Ebben discuss the benefits of positive childhood experiences.


    How Early Childhood Experiences Affect Lifelong Health and Learning

    In this animated video, learn what the science tells us about how early experiences affect not only early learning and school readiness, but also lifelong health and well-being.


    Improving Family Bonding: Parental Technoference

    In this Public Service Announcement from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, parents are reminded that we all can do better around parental technoference--the intrusion of technology into valuable bonding time with our families--and it's as easy as putting down the phone and being present for our children.


    Positive Childhood Experiences May Buffer Against Health Effects of Adverse Ones: 3-minute listen with Dr. Christina Bethell

    Plenty of research shows that adverse childhood experiences can lead to depression and other health problems later in life. But researcher Christina Bethell wondered whether positive experiences in childhood could counter that. Her research comes from a personal place.