How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children

“Emotional health provides the foundation for success at school and in life. One of the most serious and under-recognized problems facing our nation is the failure to meet the emotional needs of our children.” Join Rona, guests, and listeners in a conversation about parent-child relationships, and offer ideas on how to increase respect, cooperation, and harmony at home. Guests: Dr. Gerald Newmark, PhD, author of How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Meeting The Five Critical Needs of Children… And Parents Too! Deborah Newmark, Executive Director of the Children’s Project. W. Robert Brunson, Unit Supervisor of Monterey County Children’s Behavioral Health.

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How Fatherhood Changes Men

Fatherhood often changes how men relate to their partners, friends, work, and communities. It can also change how they think of themselves as men. These changes are rarely talked about – which leaves fathers to cope on their own. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay and guests as they discuss the changes men experience as fathers. Guests: Dr. Bruce Linton, founder of the Fathers’ Forum, and Saul Godinez, Family Resource Coordinator at the Canal Alliance

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The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health

Early life events, including child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other emotional traumas, have dramatic and long-lasting effects on the overall health, social functioning, and well being of adults. Join Rona and guests to reveal how the findings of guest Dr. Vincent J Felitti’s extensive research can positively impact how parents raise children and also understand the complexities of adult health. Guests: Dr. Vincent J. Felitti, MD researcher and clinician at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in San Diego, CA , and Rhonda James, Executive Director of Community Violence Solutions.

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The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children and Families

From Monterey to Napa, the effects of economic stress have lifelong consequences for children and families. It can be devastating when children must leave their home and move to a new neighborhood or a shelter, or when families don’t have enough money for healthy food or medical care. And even if your house isn’t facing foreclosure, chances are you are still struggling to make ends meet. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how the current economic climate affects children. Guests: Ruth Cashmere, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator at Marin Housing. Wilma Chan, Vice President of Policy at Children Now and former Majority Leader of the California State Assembly. Larry Drury, Executive Director of Go Kids, Inc.

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When Baby Sleeps, Everyone’s Happy

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 ideas for understanding sleep patterns and helpful strategies for getting little ones to sleep. Guests: Karen Pollak, Perinatal Educator and founder of www.babies2sleep.com. Noelle Corchran, PsyD, sleep specialist and co-founder of Symbio.

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