Advocating for Your Child’s Special Needs

by admin | Dec 26, 2010 | Radio Shows

This episode was a rebroadcast.

The New Year is just a week away and brings with it the opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate about a child’s social, emotional, and academic needs. What resources are available for your child with special needs? Join Nurse Rona and guests to discuss effective ways to recognize and negotiate for the best school environment, starting with preschool.

• Wendy Byrnes, parent advocate and outreach coordinator for College Living Experience.
• Dr. Eileen Crumm, MPA, PhD, the executive director of Family Resource Network.

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Evaluating Toys for Young Children This Holiday Season

by admin | Dec 19, 2010 | Radio Shows

The early years are a crucial time for children’s brain development. During this time creative play is their full time job! Especially during the holiday season, how do you decide what toys best suit your child’s needs? What about the issue of exposing the little ones to electronics early on? Nurse Rona and guests answer your questions about toys, technology, and economic constraints:

• Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, better known as “Dr. Toy.”
• Jason Brand, MSW, founder of Positive Technology Relationships.

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Underage Drinking

by admin | Dec 12, 2010 | Radio Shows

Underage drinking is a major health problem in the United States and for many, there are life-long consequences. Youth are bombarded with mixed messages from family, friends, and advertising. Join Nurse Rona and a guest to explore the reasons teens engage in underage drinking and look at how families can work to prevent and treat this social and community issue. Guest:

• Lisa Frederiksen, author of If You Loved Me, You’d Stop!: What You Really Need to Know When Your Loved One Drinks Too Much.
• Thom Kessler, a drug and alcohol counselor,

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