by admin | Nov 14, 2010 | Radio Shows
In California services are available for the 1.4 million children with special health care needs, but often these children and their families don’t actually get all of the help they need. There are many limitations and challenges in the systems of care to be improved upon so all children can thrive. Nurse Rona and guests to discuss the key issues for this vulnerable population:
• Dr. David Alexander, president and CEO of Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health.
• Nina Boyle, a support group leader at Support for Families.
• Juno Duenas, the executive director of Support for Families.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:54 mp3 50.3 MB) Note: Due to a series of technical problems, the audio quality of this recording is not up to our usual standards. Please accept our apologies!
by admin | Nov 10, 2010 | Happiness Matters Podcast, Podcasts
How to make gratitude—rather than entitlement—a HABIT. Aired: November 2010

by admin | Nov 10, 2010 | Happiness Matters Podcast, Podcasts
Rona Renner, temperament specialist, talks some more about understanding our children’s dispositions. Aired: November 2010

by admin | Nov 7, 2010 | Radio Shows
There have been too many recent news stories of tragic suicides or beatings of youth who have also received taunting with a homophobic attitude. Everyone can do something to protect our children and work to stop bullying; all parents and teachers have this responsibility. Join us as we discuss working to raise compassionate and kind children, and share some personal experiences.
• Amy Scharf, the national program director for GroundSpark’s Respect for All Project.
• Kirya Traber is a nationally awarded spoken word artist, and the program manager of Arts-in-Education at Youth Speaks, Inc.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (52:02 mp3 49.8 MB)
by admin | Nov 5, 2010 | Happiness Matters Podcast, Podcasts
How our children’s different temperaments influence our parenting. Aired: November 2010
