Zippy Weekly Videos

"Capt. Kirk" Wakes Discovery Crew

In the recent flight of the space shuttle Discovery, actor William Shatner, who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk on TV's original Star Trek, had the opportunity to wake the shuttle crew for the day. Whether you're a Trekkie or not, enjoy this charming NASA video and its nod to humanity's enduring love of space.

92-year-old graduates from Carolina

In this inspiring video, 92 year old Roscoe Dillard Griffin graduates from UNC-Chapel Hill in the Class of 2009. He left college in 1938 but then returned 70 years later. He was introduced to the commencement crowd and got a standing ovation. It's never too late to go back to school!

Family sings God Will Take Care of You

Here's a young family working on spiritual formation and musical training with their amazing toddler. You'll be passing this one on to all your friends. Enjoy!

Focus: The Long Way Home

NCFR member and Purdue University scholar Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, an expert on Military Families, shares examples of military families' creative ways they use to meet their unique stressors.

A Life Saved Through CPR

According to the American Red Cross (ARC), most people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander. In this important video, ARC tells the story of an older gentleman saved by CPR administered by his son and a bystander in a grocery store. The American Red Cross has a YouTube channel with helpful videos on CPR, natural disasters, preparedness and all kinds of vital information. Are you up to date on your CPR training? You never know when you will be called upon to be that life-saving bystander.

Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything

The Ounce of Prevention organization promotes family policy that underscores optimal early childhood development. They produced this video to illustrate just how important an ounce of prevention is worth. Click here to read about the evidence that answers the question, "Why Invest Early?"

What to Do On a Date - 1950

This film is vintage family life education at its best. This 50s-era educational short film seeks to teach adolescents how to have a successful date. The educational consultant for the film is NCFR's own Evelyn Millis Duvall, our late Executive Director from several terms ago. Enjoy a trip back 60 years.

Charlotte: No no no

In this extraordinarily popular video, (over three million hits), a precious infant named Charlotte shows off her vocabulary. One thing is for sure; she has one word down pat. Enjoy!

Elizabeth Hughes, 8 years old, National Anthem

In this charming video, a talented 8 year old named Elizabeth Hughes sings the National Anthem at a hockey game. When the sound system fails, patriotism saves the day. This one with over 4 million views will give you goosebumps, and you may find your hand reach to cover your heart. Enjoy!

Training Women For War Production. Narrator: Mrs. Roosevelt

Remember Rosie the Riveter? Women served on the homefront during WWII, performing many of the tasks left vacant as men went off to war. In the war era video seen below, Eleanor Roosevelt (then First Lady) celebrates the female contribution to the war effort. Aspects of this video are dated, including the language. But this newsreel shows the U.S. Zeitgeist at this unique era.

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