by admin | Oct 18, 2009 | Radio Shows
In California, one in four high school students drops out of school. Many studies show that the achievement gap among students begins as early as preschool and possibly even earlier. Research also shows that students who have help from a parent do far better in school. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss what can be done about closing the achievement gap for underperforming students and communities.
• Pilar Mejia, supervisor of Family and Community Engagement at the San Francisco Unified School District.
• Scott Moore, senior policy advisor for Preschool California.
• Lorne Needle, vice president of Community Investment at United Way of the Bay Area.
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by admin | Oct 11, 2009 | Radio Shows
If people work together neighborhoods can be better prepared for an emergency. Do you and your family know how to reach each other? Does your neighborhood have a community emergency response plan in case of an earthquake? And how will you help each other out in case of a serious flu outbreak? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to involve your family in community disaster preparedness.
• Kathy Dervin, MPH, public health preparedness coordinator for the City of Berkeley.
• Ana-Marie Jones, executive director of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters.
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by admin | Oct 4, 2009 | Radio Shows
A child’s desire to read comes from being read to — your enthusiasm for stories and books will have a great influence on children. Since reading is a key component to educational development, parents will be interested to hear what our guests have to say about finding appropriate books and talking to kids about the books. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they talk about how parents and caregivers can help children learn to love to read.
•Diane Frankenstein, author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read.
• Lynne Maes, program coordinator for San Francisco Raising a Reader.
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by admin | Sep 27, 2009 | Radio Shows
This show is the first of a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series for Parents on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
Do you wonder why your teen struggles with some assignments, yet flies through others with great ease? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, Director of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona Renner, RN, and a guest for a discussion on multiple intelligences and learning styles. We’ll talk about how to translate your child’s interests and hobbies into better study skills, and to use them to improve school success.
• Melissa Jones, a teacher at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette, California.
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by admin | Sep 20, 2009 | Radio Shows
If you spend a lot of time with a baby you probably know that children are born philosophers. In her new book, The Philosophical Baby, Dr. Alison Gopnik examines how childrens’ imaginations, their consciousness, and their ideas about love and morality. Join Nurse Rona and guests to find out what your baby can teach you about human nature and the value of play, and learn much more.
• Dr. Alison Gopnik, PhD, leading child psychologist and philosopher, and author of The Philosophical Baby.
• Dr. Mary Claire Heffron, PhD, clinical director of the Early Childhood Mental Health Program at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
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by admin | Sep 13, 2009 | Radio Shows
In honor of National Grandparents day, we’ll focus on the unsung heroes… grandparents who are helping raise their grandchildren. At an age when many people retire and rest after their children grow up and leave home, a growing number of grandparents are stepping up to care for children who are in need. Join Nurse Rona and guests to understand more about the circumstances and experiences of grandparents raising their grandkids.
• Ray Carraway, a therapist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Oakland, who was raised by his grandmother.
• Dr. Lenora Poe, author of Black Grandparents as Parents.
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