Kids aren’t always as excited about going back to school as we parents can be. Rona and Christine discuss ways to help ease kids’ nerves. Part 3 of a 3 part back-to-school series. Aired: August 2011
As we make our “Back to School” preparations, sometimes the thing we most need to refresh ourselves on is how to talk to kids about schoolwork. Part 2 of a 3 part back-to-school series. Aired: August 2011
Most parents will tell you that the one thing they miss the most after having a child is a good, uninterrupted night’s sleep. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they address helping children learn to self soothe, and what habits you can put in place to prevent or decrease sleep problems.
• Heidi Emberling, MA, is a parent educator and consultant.
• Meg Zweiback, RN, MPH, is a pediatric nurse practitioner and parent educator. Check out Ms. Zweiback’s blog, Bringing Up Kids.
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Rona and Christine talk about ways to start easing kids back into their school routines to make for a happier week of school. Part 1 of a 3 part series. Aired: August 2011
Research has shown that parental involvement produces measurable gains in student achievement. Sometimes schools don’t know how to engage with parents, supporting their desire to help their children. Other times parents simply don’t understand the importance of their influence. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss the many ways parents can encourage a successful school experience.
• Jairo Guiza, is the training director at PLAN.
• Carol Kocivar, the newly appointed president of the California State PTA.
• Kido, the single mother of two children and one of the first graduates from PLAN’s Training of Trainers Program.
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