Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy

by | Oct 31, 2010 | Radio Shows

guests_1031 If your child goes out trick-or-treating how much candy do you let them eat? At what age can they go by themselves? Do you allow your kids to sleep over at a friend’s house? If so, what questions do you ask ahead of time? From babysitters to relatives and neighbors, we often have other people care for our kids. Join Nurse Rona and guests to learn about maximizing your child’s safety and good health.

• Dr. Peggy Desler, MD, is a physician in the Department of Pediatrics and the chief of Professional Education at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center.
• Paula Statman, BSE, MSSW, is the director of the KidWISE Institute.

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Alternative Options After High School

by | Oct 24, 2010 | Radio Shows

guests_1024 For many high school graduates, higher education is the expected next step. What if your high school senior is not ready or able to attend a traditional four-year college — at least right away? How do you know if your teen is one of those students who would benefit from a different plan? Listen in as Nurse Rona and Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, co-hosts of our Your Teen Matters series, discuss post-high school options and alternatives. This show is a continuation of our special series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.

• Ilene Abrams, a college counselor at Envision Academy.
• Wes Riggins, parent of two boys, 16- and 18-years-old.

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