by admin | Oct 9, 2011 | Radio Shows
When you’re raising a family or teaching students it’s often hard to be aware of what you’re feeling, experiencing, and thinking. The practice of mindfulness, or paying attention with kindness and curiosity before choosing your behavior, can decrease stress and burnout and increase empathy and effective communication. Tune in as we discuss how adults and children can benefit from learning mindful practices for everyday life.
• Amy Saltzman, MD, is a holistic physician, mindfulness coach, and scientist, and founder of The Still Quiet Place.
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by admin | Oct 2, 2011 | Radio Shows
Are family dinners a priority in your home? This Sunday, Nurse Rona’s Book Club returns to highlight The Hour That Matters Most: The Surprising Power of the Family Meal. We discuss what the research says about the importance of family dinners and hear from parents about why they value that time of day!
• Stephanie Allen, co-author of The Hour That Matters Most: The Surprising Power of the Family Meal.
• Kristen McClusky, Parenting Blogger at motherload and Director of Creative Services at Mamapedia.
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by admin | Sep 25, 2011 | Radio Shows
The Bay Area is one of the most diverse areas of our nation, and home to individuals from all over the world. How can families maintain their cultural identity while also thriving in their current environment? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they honor Latino Heritage Month and celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area. Learn about helping your family make a successful transition to living in the USA!
• Jorge Partida, PsyD, is a practicing psychologist, founder of J. Partida Consulting and the author of The Promise of the Fifth Sun: Ancestral Journey of Self Discovery.
• Tsedey Seifu, is a co-founder of Afro Urbanites, an organization redefining what it means to be Afrocentric in the 21st Century.
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by admin | Sep 18, 2011 | Radio Shows
Asthma and allergies can cause significant disruptions in the health of your family. Understanding what some of the triggers are and how to prevent issues can make a world of difference! In this episode, Nurse Rona and guests discuss asthma and allergies.
• Natalia Kushnir, MD, is the medical director for the Breathmobile in Oakland, CA.
• Dayna Long, MD, is a pediatrician practicing at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
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by admin | Sep 11, 2011 | Radio Shows
Are you often baffled by the difference between the way adults and teens think? What’s unique about the teen brain? Is it “wired for chaos?” Learn how understanding teenagerss neurologically can make you a more effective and compassionate parent. Join Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of Student Organizational Services and co-host of our special series, Your Teen Matters, and her guests as they discuss how to make sense of the “teen brain.”
• Tim Browne, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lafayette, CA.
• Andrew J. Giammona, MD, practicing child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
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by admin | Sep 4, 2011 | Radio Shows
Tantrums, talking back, not listening, and unpleasant behavior can occur at every stage of a child’s development. Join Nurse Rona and guests to explore different discipline strategies to help create a calm and respectful home.
• Todd Sarner, MA, is a parent consultant and educator, and co-director of Transformative Parenting.
• Marguerite Wright, PhD is the senior clinical and research psychologist for The Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
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