| CHANNEL: | Kidcalming |
| PUBLISHER: | Medcalm |
BLUE MONKEY PLANET is the first pediatric TV channel of its kind! It includes 11 on-demand programs pre-packaged for hospital networks. These programs, by best-selling authors, sound healing musicians and pediatric psychologists, help children and their families prepare for surgery, lessen their pain and support their recovery. Relaxing sounds, images, music and words can be powerful medicine, and can transform waiting rooms, treatment suites and patient rooms into positive, healing environments. BLUE MONKEY PLANET content is made for relaxation, healing and fun. Hospitals and families can be assured that the content is suitable and appropriate for children of all ages. BLUE MONEY PLANET is available via CCTV networks, cable systems or interactive patient care companies and is produced by Medcalm, a leader in audio visual wellness solutions.
SO Smart! is a leading creator and producer of top-rated educational entertainment products for young children. So Smart! is now partnering with Medcalm to bring this content to the hospital environment. Its trusted brands include So Smart! Baby’s Beginnings and Baby’s First Word-Stories for babies and toddlers, and King Otis and The Kingdom of Goode for preschoolers. Founded in 1997 by early childhood development researcher and artist, Alexandra Tornek, and husband and media producer, Scott Tornek, their videos and music—with simple stories, adorable characters, catchy songs and a pace that’s just right—are enjoyed by families around the world.
As countless parents, educators and professional organizations will attest, So Smart! remains their top choice. Here are some of the reasons why:
So Smart! uses…
Gently animated, bright colors and simple images that are specially developed for babies and toddlers.
Minimal, smooth scene transitions, choreographed like a ballet of images woven together, while avoiding the use of sudden changes in viewpoint or camera angles, which can confuse and over-stimulate babies and toddlers.
Slow, easy-to-follow pace that encourages interaction and participation—usually in the form of laughing, clapping, “talking,” and dancing!
Piglets, puppies, baby lions, joeys and many more animals, along with their mothers, explore their natural world in this program. The images of animal babies and happy, playful music is a sure way to help children (and adults) feel better, and will bring out the smiles.
Fall asleep and stay asleep longer with our video, Bedtime Classical. Allow the soothing sounds of Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven paired with ethereal imagery to lull your patients into a deep and restful sleep.
By Dr. Bernie Siegel, illustrated by Mari Gayatri Stein and produced by Medcalm.
This story is a touching and heartwarming story. In its gentle way, it helps us to deal with grief and teaches us how to live life fully. As Bernie says, “As a surgeon who has worked with people with life threatening illnesses for years, I know the invaluable lessons we learn from animals.” The format is an audio video “page turner”. Children can listen to the story as they follow along with on screen illustrations from the book.
By Dr. Bernie Siegel, illustrated by Mari Gayatri Stein and produced by Medcalm.
This story is a touching and heartwarming story. In its gentle way, it helps us to deal with grief and teaches us how to live life fully. As Bernie says, “As a surgeon who has worked with people with life threatening illnesses for years, I know the invaluable lessons we learn from animals.” The format is an audio video “page turner”. Children can listen to the story as they follow along with on screen illustrations from the book.
Allow yourself to de-stress and drift away with these entrancing and exotic creatures.
An amazing assortment of adorable kittens for all kitty lovers. Enjoy these playful, completely, irresistible little kittens. There is science behind the “cuteness” effect of babies. Studies have shown that pictures of cute babies or baby animals cause the release of dopamine, the same chemical that is released when people fall in love. Regardless of why babies are cute, their features trigger a strong positive, happy effect. Children of all ages can connect to positive feelings of sweetness and joy.
Experience the magnificence of horses running free across the great plains and serenely grazing in grand pastoral landscapes while nuzzling with their young colts and fillies. These scenes combined with upbeat music are perfect for adults and children alike!
Kids will love watching their favorite furry friends drift off to sleep in this calming video. Be lulled into a gentle, peaceful slumber with images of animals snuggled up for rest. These sleepy animal scenes paired with calming, melodic sounds are perfect for children of all ages.
Sound healing music for children of all ages and their families by the well know expert Steven Halpern. Soothing sounds mixed with creative, impressionistic video will calm and assist in the healing process. This original program has been produced specifically for children in the hospital environment.
Come deep into the jungle at the edge of a tropical rainforest, thick with trees, other plants, and animals. It’s teaming with life: exotic birds, insects, reptiles, monkeys, lions, elephants, and other animals. Listen to the beat of the jungle drums and be delighted!
Kaleidoscopes have been used for many years as a toy for entertainment. The classic tin Kaleidoscope for kids twists, and they experience a vibrant light show. Each turn creates a magical, intricate and iridescent mosaic that will dazzle and delight. The result is an exquisite kaleidoscopic world and a profound synergy with the music. Educational and entertaining, fostering creativity and imagination, this video is a constant fascination for kids and adults alike.
Some listeners find white noise to be harsh or tinny. One popular alternative is pink noise, which also includes noise from the entire spectrum but emphasizes specific, lower frequencies to create a deeper, gentler sound. Some users compare pink noise to rushing water, heavy rain or strong wind through leaves. This subdued, fuller sound offers many of the same benefits as white noise, such as eliminating background sounds, but it’s more relaxing for many listeners. It’s been found in heart beat rhythms, neural activity, and even DNA sequences. If this is noise found in your mind and body, then maybe it’s just what the doctor ordered. Common benefits of pink noise include: Improved focus, Alleviated headaches, Soothed babies and young children, Better sleep.
Children of all ages will be delighted at watching these playful and sweet baby dogs as they frolic across the screen. Set to an hour of original and inspired music, this is a video that will be played over and over again and is guaranteed to evoke good feelings and many smiles.
Nothing is more awe-inspiring than the wonder of the vast universe. Billions of stars, unexplored galaxies and nebulae, as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope, dance across the screen to the sound-healing music of Steven Halpern’s Deep Theta.
Filmed in full HD by underwater video photographer, Elisabeth Lauwerys, this stunning, underwater wonderland was shot in Thailand Malaysia-Borneo (world famous Sipadan Island and Pom Pom Island), Indonesia, The Dominican Republic and Bali. You will delight in tropical coral reef fish (butterfly fish, Angel fish, Anemone fish, puffer fish, schooling batfish, damsels…) surrounded by beautiful coral scenery. There are Hawksbill turtles and Green turtles from small, young ones to old, slow moving ones. You will also see wondrous dolphins and Humpback whales! The music is by world renowned composer, Marc Enfroy to soothe and inspire both adults and children of all ages!