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Diary of a Single Mom

Diary of a Single Mom chronicles the lives and challenges of three single mothers and their families trying to get ahead despite obstacles that all single mothers face, such as childcare, health, education and finances.

The series is produced and directed by award-winning Robert Townsend, renowned for such films as Hollywood Shuffle and Meteor Man and written by award-winning playwright and screenwriter Cheryl L. West.

 

See the Official Show Page for cast bios, photos, and much more.

213,571 family & life May 20, 2009

5 Girls

5 Girls explores the ways girls discover the resources necessary to successfully navigate the rocky waters of adolescence. It focuses on the positive ways girls learn to adapt to challenges in their lives by understanding and exercising choices, by believing in their strength when others do not and by resisting powerful cultural messages, which urge them to be silent. From the makers of Hoop Dreams.

10,701 family & life Dec 05, 2008

Childhood Obesity in America

Childhood Obesity in America looks at both the causes and solutions to this serious national health problem.  It explores the challenges of raising children in an era of fast food and video games, and talks to doctors about starting your child on a path toward a healthy weight.

125,531 healthy living Jul 14, 2008

DadLabs

Enter the world of DadLabs! An edgy, fun and informative place for dads and the women who tolerate and/or love them. Humorous tips and advice from dads on parenting, fatherhood, children, and coping with wives and mothers.

3,019 family & life Dec 07, 2008

Day by Day: Life of a Single Mom

A young, single mother makes her way through parenthood while juggling school, custody issues and a social life.

3,664 family & life Feb 12, 2009

Find Financial Freedom

Take these easy steps and see a change in your finances today. You'll learn how to cut unnecessary expenses, build an emergency fund, get paid faster and make money work for you.

After you watch the show, go right to The Beehive's Financial Coach to get started.

2,546 the money place Jul 13, 2008

Garden Girl

Whether you have a patio, window box, or a back yard, start off small and expand gradually. Anyone can live sustainably even in the city, by doing your part no matter how small. If Patti can do it, you can too!

9,259 living green Jul 10, 2008

Issue Café

Issue Café serves up information and inspiration, one episode at a time. TJ, Amanda, Michael and Yo-Yo tackle tough issues during tough times, with humor and compassion.
3,444 the money place Dec 04, 2009

Living Well with Diabetes

Sharyl Barnes spent most of her adult life overweight and overstressed. Today, the 42-year-old diabetic and divorced mom of two daughters is taking control of her health. She’s down 90 pounds and is determined to live well despite life’s daily challenges.

She wants to learn new ways to manage her diabetes by focusing on diet and getting more physically active. She also wants to help her family take action – Sharyl has a 10-year-old daughter with type 2 diabetes.

5,619 healthy living Aug 31, 2009

Manage Your Diabetes

This series, from The Beehive, shows you effective ways to manage diabetes, including monitoring your blood sugar, becoming more active and managing your medications.

3,470 healthy living Dec 07, 2008

Pawn Chronicles

Pawn Chronicles, produced by filmmaker Michele Stephenson based on a concept by actor Howard Porter, is a documentary series that educates consumers on the perils of the fringe economy and predatory lending.

It is brought to you through a partnership of the Public Internet Channel and the National Black Programming Consortium.

3,960 the money place Sep 01, 2009

PIC Film Room

The PIC Film Room is a space for some of the best, most innovative public-purpose filmmaking from all over the world. We feature films and videos on a variety of topics, from both a local and a global perspective.
3,115   Dec 11, 2009

Real American Family

Real American Family helps families come together to talk about and deal with difficult and awkward topics, and takes a fresh, off-beat look at modern family life. Real American Family is produced by the Public Internet Channel, and the creators of the Midwest Teen Sex Show, an entertaining and provocative show about teen sexuality.

42,067 family & life Feb 05, 2009

Ryan Is Hungry

Jay and Ryanne are both ex-television producers and editors who were born anew into the videoblogging world in 2004.

RyanIsHungry features the stories of individuals hacking everyday life. By creating these documentaries, Jay and Ryanne hope to inspire others to live more sustainably and start exchanging notes on survival.

Visit RyanIsHungry.

4,924 living green Jul 14, 2008

Scenarios USA: HIV/AIDS

Scenarios USA is a nonprofit organization that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in under-served teens. Scenarios USA asks teens to write about the issues that shape their lives for the annual "What's the REAL DEAL?" writing contest, and thousands have responded with their raw and revealing insights.

43,602 healthy living Apr 24, 2009

The George Watsky Show

Environmental Activist and HBO Def Jam Poetry Show Spoken Word artist George Watsky travels the country working with young people, activists, green collar workers, and policymakers on creative ways to curb climate change. 

The George Watsky Show is a production of 24/7 Townhall.

3,175 living green Jul 13, 2008

The Real Single Moms

The Real Single Moms is an inspiring reality docu-series of fifteen single moms telling their own stories in their own words. Ultimately, the stories are about families, stories that any parent or any child, which pretty much includes all of us, can understand and take to heart. It’s an old adage, but it’s true, they’ll make you laugh and they’ll make you cry.

14,058 family & life Jan 15, 2009

To The Front Door

Kelvin Austin lives in Washington DC, and this is the story of his journey toward homeownership.

Kelvin works with Manna, a local homebuyer's club, to clean up his credit and purchase his first home.

 

2,963 the money place Jul 10, 2008

What Inspires You?

Shad Ireland is biking across the country to raise awareness about the many health risks associated with kidney disease. He partnered with The Public Internet Channel and One Economy to bring his story to PIC.tv. It's all part of his 'What Inspires You' tour.

Ireland, a dialysis patient and Ironman triathlete, educates the public about preventing the various health problems associated with kidney disease. He also encourages other patients to pursue their dreams.

8,875 healthy living Jun 01, 2009