Unrealistic Expectations: Not a Happiness Habit
Do we expect too much from ourselves and our kids? Aired: March 2011
Non-biological Parenting
There are thousands of children in California who are in need of temporary or permanent care. Are you a non-biological parent to one of them? Whether it be family members in need of assistance, or choosing to become a foster parent or adopt a child, it’s essential to provide these children with the love and support they deserve and need to flourish. Nurse Rona and guests discuss the challenges and joys of raising a non-biological child.
• Mayra Guzman, community liaison for South Monterey County with the Family to Family Monterey Foster Care Program
• Maria Ramirez, a foster care provider for teenage children living in Monterey County.
• Dr. Intisar Shareef, chairperson of the Early Childhood Education Department at Contra Costa College.
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The Highly Sensitive Child
Some children come into the world with a temperament that is high in sensitivity. These children need parents and caregivers to understand how to help them feel comfortable, and to reduce the frequency with which they feel overwhelmed or over-stimulated. There is a wide range of sensory processing challenges, including some disorders. Join us to discuss what it’s like to have a sensitive child and to learn about strategies for alleviating stimulation overload.
• Sindy Appel Wilkinson, MEd, LMFT, is the director of the Enhanced Learning and Growth Center in Walnut Creek, CA.
• Gail Gordon, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with over 35 years experience specializing in pediatric care.
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7 Ways to Foster Creativity
Creativity is an important lifeskill that we can teach kids. Aired: February 2011
Keeping Romance Alive During Parenthood
Being a parent often means romance takes a backseat to family needs. With busy work schedules and the responsibilities of running a household, couples can drift apart. Nurse Rona and guests discuss how to keep intimacy and romance alive during parenthood, and why keeping romance alive with your partner benefits everyone in the family.
• Steven Freemire, LMFT, is a marriage and family therapist and has a private psychotherapy and life coaching practice in Berkeley and Walnut Creek, California. Steven is also the director of the Contra Costa Men’s Center.
• Leslie Mancillas, MA, and Peg Melnik, MA, co-authors of Make Love Whenever Possible When Married with Children.
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