Do you and your family make time to step away from the indoors and out into nature? It’s never too late to embrace the wonders of the outdoors. Join Nurse Rona and a guest as they discuss the importance and benefits of getting outside and exploring the natural world.
• Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro.
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In 2010 President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. This law puts in place health insurance reforms that will roll out over four years and beyond. Knowledge is power in navigating these new changes! Join Nurse Rona and guests as they offer suggestions on how to understand both the Affordable Care Act and what low-income health programs are already available to you and your family. This show is sponsored in part by the California Endowment.
• Rebecca Ruano, MPH, the health coverage initiatives coordinator at The Community Health Partnership.
• Cary Sanders, MPP, is the director of policy analysis at the Having Our Say Coalition.
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Whether you’re becoming a parent for the first time or the third, there’s no denying that a new baby changes a relationship and family dynamics. Do you have a plan to carve out time for intimacy and connection with your spouse or partner each week? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to make practical and thoughtful choices to help “baby proof” and strengthen your relationship.
• Kristen McClusky is a parenting blogger at motherload and director of creative services at Mamapedia.
• W. Keith Sutton, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and director of the Bay Area Center for Couples Therapy.
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Our expectations color our perceptions of everything, as well as how we feel. Is your spouse crumbling under the pressure of your high expectations? Aired: February 2012
What to do, say, and expect when you have a tantruming child. More info about tantrums can be found here or here. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has a lot to say about tantrums! Aired: February 2012