by admin | Sep 13, 2009 | Radio Shows
In honor of National Grandparents day, we’ll focus on the unsung heroes… grandparents who are helping raise their grandchildren. At an age when many people retire and rest after their children grow up and leave home, a growing number of grandparents are stepping up to care for children who are in need. Join Nurse Rona and guests to understand more about the circumstances and experiences of grandparents raising their grandkids.
• Ray Carraway, a therapist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Oakland, who was raised by his grandmother.
• Dr. Lenora Poe, author of Black Grandparents as Parents.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
by admin | Sep 6, 2009 | Radio Shows
You may have done a good job of “child-proofing” your home when your baby started to crawl, but have you re-assessed how safe it is for your toddler? According to a recent survey by The Home Safety Council, less than half of the families have cut window blind cords into two pieces and placed them out of reach of children to prevent choking. Join Nurse Rona and guests for more safety tips that can save a child’s life.
• Mark Altman, and Anne Piotrowski-Altman, co-founders of The Childproofer.
• Sandra Gordon, co-author of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
by admin | Aug 30, 2009 | Radio Shows
Regular, sound sleep from infancy onward allows for the healthy development and overall wellbeing of children. When babies and young children have trouble sleeping, the whole family is affected. Many tired parents are confused about how to help their child self-soothe and sleep soundly. Join Rona and guests as they offer helpful strategies for getting little ones to sleep.
• Angelique Millette, PhDc, MFTt, a a parent coach, and sleep consultant.
• Karen Pollak, perinatal and parent educator and founder of Babies2sleep.com.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 51M)
by admin | Aug 23, 2009 | Radio Shows
As summer ends and routines change, children often need clear limits and a little help to adjust to a new schedule. Does your child have trouble adapting? Are you feeling stressed? Join Nurse Rona and guests for this episode of our World Peace Begins at Home series.
• Myrna Ezekiel, a parent educator at the Salinas Adult School.
• Helen Neville, BS, RN, and author of Is This A Phase?.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 51M)
by admin | Aug 16, 2009 | Radio Shows
The structure of American families is changing as the roles of mothers and fathers evolve. Stay-at-home dads – and their partners, who kiss the kids goodbye as they head off to work – are at the forefront of this change. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay, The Men’s Doc, and his guest as they discuss why this shift is happening, and how it shifts our definition of a traditional family.
• Jeremy Adam Smith, author of the The Daddy Shift.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 52M)
