by admin | Dec 20, 2009 | Radio Shows
One risk of the technology-saturated world we live in is that children have fewer opportunities for unstructured play and creativity. Imaginative play is children’s work. Nurse Rona and guests remind us all of the importance of play. Is there time and space for play at your child’s school, at home, or in your neighborhood?
• Janis Keyser, teacher, parent educator, program director and speaker who specializes in Early Childhood and Family Development.
• Karen Payne and David Hawkins, co-founders of Wild Zones.
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by admin | Dec 15, 2009 | Radio Shows
The affects of homelessness begin to appear even before a baby is born. When children are homeless, their health risks increase and they experience physical and emotional distress that can last long after their family has found a home. However, there is hope when early intervention strategies are used. Tune in to Nurse Rona and guests to learn more about this crucial topic.
• Brian Greenberg, director of programs and services at The Shelter Network.
• Carrie Hamilton, a doula and a case manager with the Wellness Center at Homeless Prenatal Project.
• Martha Ryan, executive director of Homeless Prenatal Project.
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by admin | Dec 13, 2009 | Radio Shows
When a parent is an alcoholic or abuses alcohol, there are serious consequences for children of all ages. Both during the holidays and throughout the year, alcohol abuse is encouraged by social events, advertising, other media, and a need for stress-relief. Nurse Rona and guests address this serious issue whose wide-ranging social effects transcend socioeconomic boundaries.
• Lisa Frederikson, author of If You Loved Me, You’d Stop!: What You Really Need to Know When Your Loved One Drinks Too Much.
• Juliana Nuñez-Saksa, clinical psychologist at Kaiser’s Center for Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation Program (CDRP) in San Francisco, CA.
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by admin | Dec 6, 2009 | Radio Shows
Whether you are planning for a second child or currently have four, helping siblings have harmonious relationships is a goal parents strive for. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they talk about how to prepare a child for a new baby and encourage siblings to get along.
• Dianne Danzig, author of Babies Don’t Eat Pizza.
• Meg Zweibeck, author of Keys to Preparing and Caring for Your Second Child.
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by admin | Nov 29, 2009 | Radio Shows
This show was the third in a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
Twitter, iPods, text messages, and YouTube are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the new media that is becoming a fixture of our culture. Research is finding that today’s fast-paced, media-driven life is altering the way young minds develop. What are some of the challenges and benefits of today’s digital age? Co-hosts Beth Samuelson, of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona were joined by a guest to discuss cutting through the media noise and helping your teen improve their learning skills.
• Jason Brand, LCSW, founder of Positive Technology Relationships,
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