Zippy Weekly Videos

What is love?

This heartwarming video needs no introduction except to say that there’s a special place in heaven for this dementia patient caregiver.

Daring to Make a Difference for DR Congo: Lee Ann De Reus at TEDxPSU

In the Congo, there are not victims. There are survivors. In her talk, 'Daring to Make a Difference for DR Congo,' NCFR member Dr. Lee Ann De Reus conveys the resilience and hope of Congolese women and girls while illuminating the complexities of sexualized violence and issues an inspiring call for all to serve as witness, messenger and advocate.

Women in defense, 1941

In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s take a look at the lives of women circa 1941. This video summarizes the industrial contributions women made to the war effort during World War II. The commentary was written by Eleanor Roosevelt and narrated by Katherine Hepburn.

PBS 'Need to Know': Financial literacy

To mark Financial Literacy Month, PBS’ “Need to Know" program correspondent Stacey Tisdale travels to Mississippi to examine a program designed to help low-income, mostly African-American children save for college and teach them about banking and money along the way. Anchor Ray Suarez interviews Richard Cordray, the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Intergenerational ambivalence

All across the world, there are many people doing their best to care for elders with dementia. Families expend time, money, energy, and emotions caring for someone who, in the words of NCFR Fellow Pauline Boss, is “ambiguously lost” to them. Where do we find the strength? This wonderful short video illustrates the power of family and filial piety.

Let's grow a victory garden!

It’s spring! Time to put in a garden. Find out how people planned and executed the real victory gardens during World War II.

Another appointment with Doc Mike Evans

University of Toronto family physician and YouTube health educator Dr. Mike Evans has produced another great health video, this time on smoking cessation.

In a New York State of Mind

In a recent event at Vanderbilt University, singer-composer Billy Joel performed for students. In a Q & A part of the performance, Vanderbilt student Michael Pollack asks to accompany him on the piano. Billy Joel took him up on the offer, and the results were sensational. Joel assessed his impromptu accompanist in this way; “The guy’s got chops.” This one will make you smile, folks!

The deinstitutionalization of marriage

Andrew Cherlin, NCFR Fellow and noted sociologist and demographer from Johns Hopkins University, discusses his areas of expertise: marriage, cohabitation, and societal trends in family formation including "The Deinstitutionalization of Marriage," the name he coined for these trends.

A refresher course on the psychology of learning

Do you remember the difference between classical and operant conditioning? This brief “Ted-Ed” lecture is a basic refresher. Enjoy!

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