Potty Training and Nighttime Dryness

At some point all parents and caregivers have to toilet-train a young child. There are so many different methods that it can be tough to figure out what’s right for your child. For many families this can be a process that extends through years of nighttime wetness. Join Nurse Rona and guests:

Renee Mercer, a pediatric nurse practitioner and the author of Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness
Helen Neville, a pediatric nurse, parent educator, and the author of Mommy! I Have to Go Potty.

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Emerging Leaders: Our Hope for Safe and Healthy Communities

In the midst of deteriorating schools, unsafe parks, and violence, most communities are in worse shape than ever before. Our children are being adversely impacted by this change. To create communities we’re proud to be a part of, it is essential that we engage youth voices and leadership. Find out what’s happening in your community:

Joan Davis joined the Richmond Children’s Foundation as President and CEO in June of last year.
Arthur “James” Johnson is president of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Council.
April Suwalsky serves as a contractor and youth coordinator at the Richmond Children’s Foundation.

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The Doctor Is In: Helping Kids with Spring Allergies, Food Allergies, Coughs, and Colds

Children can suffer from many types of allergies and upper respiratory infections. Even a tiny amount of an allergy-causing food can trigger hives, swollen airways, or even a severe anaphylactic reaction. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is a common problem in infants and children, with symptoms including a stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and a cough. Nurse Rona and her guests address your questions and concerns:

Dr. Tara Levy, ND, a board-certified doctor of Naturopathy and a certified midwife.
Dr. Kari Nadeau, MD, assistant professor of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Stanford School of Medicine as well as affiliated with three hospitals including Lucile S. Packard Children’s Hospital.

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Nurse Rona’s Book Club: The Joy of Pregnancy

guests_0509 Many people associate pregnancy with nausea and fatigue. But pregnancy can also be a time for anticipation, self-reflection, and most of all, joy! Join us for an episode of Nurse Rona’s Book Club, discussing how to have a healthy and joyous pregnancy with:

Natalie Berbick, program manager at the Brighter Beginnings Richmond Center, as they discuss how to have a healthy and joyous pregnancy.
Tori Kropp, a perinatal nurse and the author of The Joy of Pregnancy: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-to-Be.

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Mental Health Awareness in Young Children

On May 6, communities around the country will observe National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to bring attention to services and early intervention for children at home, in childcare, and at school. Join Nurse Rona and guests to discuss ways to serve young children and reduce the stigma of social and emotional problems.

Deborrah Bremond, PhD, MPH, director of Family Support and Services at Every Child Counts, First 5 Alameda County.
Cío Hernández, MFT, is the licensed mental health practitioner for Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Community Health and Prevention Services.

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