by admin | Apr 4, 2009 | Radio Shows
Child abuse occurs every day in every neighborhood. When a child is neglected or mistreated, physically or verbally, the consequences can last a lifetime and affect a whole community. Join Rona and guests for a discussion of how to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
• Dr. Chris Stewart, MD, director of Inpatient Pediatrics at San Francisco General Hospital.
• Abigail Stewart-Kahn, MSW, director of New Programming at the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2009 | Radio Shows
As a part of our World Peace Begins at Home series, we’ll focus on ideas for teaching children to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their families and communities. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they look at ways to provide discipline to children with limits, respect, consequences, and love.
• Stephanie Agnew, parent education coordinator for Parents Place in San Mateo and a consultant in Palo Alto.
• Kathy Bauer, a parent educator at the Salinas Adult School Parent Center.
• Dr. Marguerite Wright, PhD, the senior clinical and research psychologist at the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland.
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by admin | Mar 21, 2009 | Radio Shows
Job loss and economic insecurity can increase depression, anger, and anxiety. Economic difficulties can be devastating for fathers because success at work and providing for family is often critical to men’s self-esteem. Guest host, Dr. Will Courtenay, PhD, LCSW, and guests discuss how job loss, home foreclosures, and the overall stress of not knowing what’s around the corner impacts the lives of fathers and their families.
• Phil Catalfo, writer, editor, and unemployed father.
• Barrie Hathaway, executive director for the Stride Center, formerly Street Tech, a San Pablo-based workforce development nonprofit organization providing technical training and job placement assistance.
• Dr. Aaron Rochlen, PhD, associate professor and counseling psychologist at The University of Texas at Austin.
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by admin | Mar 14, 2009 | Radio Shows
When parents are incarcerated, often there are devastating consequences for their children. The rate of women serving time in prison has increased, leaving many children of inmates with extended family and foster homes. Because of the stigma experienced by previously incarcerated people, many parents find it extremely hard to regain custody of their children, even after they’re released from jail. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a discussion of the challenges that families with incarcerated parents face.
• Robin Rederford, community liaison for Legal Services for Prisoners with Children.
• Cari Santibanes, LCSW, director of Services at Friends Outside.
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by admin | Mar 7, 2009 | Radio Shows
Obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. People are working to change their habits, but parents are often confused about what to feed their children and how to make healthy eating fit with their pocketbooks. Adults know that physical activity is important for children but many factors reduce a child’s time to play. Computer time, television, unsafe neighborhoods, and reduced recess time at school all compete with physical activity. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they help us understand guidelines for healthy eating and active kids.
• Norma Molina, RD, a clinical dietitian with the Pediatric Healthy Lifestyle Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
• Amor Santiago, DPM, MPH, director of Healthy Silicon Valley.
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