by admin | Jan 31, 2009 | Radio Shows
Postpartum depression can have a huge impact on a new mother’s life, and on everyone else in the family. Fathers or partners also struggle with its effects, but at the same time they can have a positive influence as a supportive partner. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay, The Men’s Doc, and guests as they discuss the signs of depression fathers can look for, and what they can do to help.
• David Klinker, of postpartumdads.org.
• Lee Safran, MFT, a marriage and family therapist who works with individuals and couples specializing in perinatal mental health.
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by admin | Jan 24, 2009 | Radio Shows
It is deeply important for parents, schools, communities, and our government to create healthy environments for our children. This week we’ll talk about the different elements of a healthy life style — access to good food, health care, safe places for children to play, and more. Join Rona and guests as they provide information on and support for raising healthy children.
• Kitty Lenhart, RD, Med, a child health and nutrition specialist with the Contra Costa Child Care Council.
• Bill Van Ark, a program director at Sports4Kids.
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by admin | Jan 20, 2009 | Appearances
January 20, 2009 Hope, Success, and Love: Lessons from the First Family. In honor of President Obama’s inauguration.
by admin | Jan 17, 2009 | Radio Shows
Most parents want their children to be aware of and sensitive to the many cultures and people of our planet. But sometimes it’s difficult to know how to communicate this to our little ones or where to find materials and resources. Join Rona and a guest as they discuss the value of introducing various cultures to children of all ages, at school and at home.
• Leslie Hites, founder and director of The Renaissance School.
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by admin | Jan 10, 2009 | Radio Shows
Children thrive when they are free to grow up in safe and enduring family environments. For many children, adoption makes this possible. But adopted children face particular challenges including feelings of abandonment, wondering about their biological family, and grappling with their identity. Join Rona and guests as they discuss the needs of adoptive children.
• Micky Duxbry, MFT, a therapist who specializes in adoption issues, and the author of Making Room in Our Hearts: Keeping Family Ties Through Open Adoption.
• Susan Ito, camp coordinator at PACT, an adoption alliance as well as editor of the anthology A Ghost at Heart’s Edge: Stories and Poems of Adoption.
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