by admin | Jul 19, 2009 | Radio Shows
We treat girls and boys differently starting at birth, from the things we buy for them to how we talk about gender. Although parents and caregivers may not intend to do it, girls are often subtly discouraged from displaying strength, smarts, and feistiness. Join in on this crucial conversation about how we raise girls, and what we can do to encourage their true individual natures. Also hear about a strong force to reckon with: the media.
• Lisa Izzi, founder and president of Girls Are Champions.
• Dr. Kay Kleinerman, an educator, writer, and vocal coach in the Bay Area.
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by admin | Jul 12, 2009 | Radio Shows
Anger is a normal emotion, but it can cause chaos and hurt when not understood and managed. Join Nurse Rona and guests to explore strategies you and your children can use to develop self-regulation and manage strong feelings to help everyone in the family.
• Sue Dinwiddie, MA, an author and parent educator with Parents Place.
• Elizabeth Moffet, MFT, a therapist in private practice.
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by admin | Jul 5, 2009 | Radio Shows
Even when families are struggling to make ends meet, there are ways to ensure that children and parents eat good, healthy food. Listen as Nurse Rona and guests offer suggestions so that you don’t sacrifice your health during these challenging times.
• Denise Jardine, a community educator with Whole Foods Market.
• Dr. Preston Maring, a physician with Kaiser Oakland and founder of Kaiser’s Friday Fresh Farmer’s Market.
• Dorothy Whittenburg, personal chef and founder of The Blissful Kitchen.
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by admin | Jun 20, 2009 | Radio Shows
Sometimes the lives of fathers can be overshadowed by the importance of motherhood. Fathers play a vital role in their children’s life that stretches far beyond economic responsibility. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a conversation about fatherhood.
• Dr. Will Courtenay, “The Men’s Doc.”
• Two fathers, Glenn Cotter and Kevin Nichols.
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by admin | Jun 13, 2009 | Radio Shows
More and more same-sex partners are raising children together, and there are a variety of different ways these families are created. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss adoption, artificial insemination, surrogates, and gay parenting.
• Jill Jacobs, executive director of Family Builders by Adoption.
• Alice Ruby, MPH, MPPM, executive director of the Sperm Bank of California.
• Johnny Symons, director of Daddy and Papa.
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by admin | Jun 6, 2009 | Radio Shows
During the summer there are ways to keep your child healthy and safe while having fun. There are great places to go, but also hazards whether you’re taking trips, going swimming, camping, or spending time in the sun. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a discussion about traveling and staying healthy and safe all summer long.
• Dr. Valerie Barnes, MD, director of pediatrics at Natividad Medical Center.
• Shelly Rivoli, author of Travels with Baby.
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