by admin | Jan 30, 2011 | Radio Shows
One of the many responsibilities parents and teachers have is to teach children to act with integrity, civility, and compassion. We can all do much more to reduce bullying in our schools and neighborhoods, and to raise children who stand up for their friends and classmates.
• Barbara Coloroso, author of five bestsellers, including the Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander.
• Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, coordinator of the Community Education Center at Parents Place in the Peninsula.
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by admin | Jan 23, 2011 | Radio Shows
From girlhood to womanhood to motherhood, African American women face unique challenges that are often misunderstood. Nurse Rona and guests discuss issues related to race and stress that impact motherhood, and the societal, environmental, and health, as well as improvements that are possible.
• Jenee Johnson, program manager of the San Francisco Black Infant Health Program.
• Jason Stanford, the role-of-men coordinator for the Alameda County Department of Public Health.
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by admin | Jan 16, 2011 | Radio Shows
Healthy eating is an important aspect to maintaining happy families. The sooner we start, the better! Having access to nutritious, affordable food is key. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to embrace healthy lifestyles for everyone in the family.
• Kristen Polakiewicz, a clinical health educator at the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo/Napa Medicine Department.
• Richard Waxman, founder of LIFT.
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by admin | Jan 9, 2011 | Radio Shows
Dealing with the injury or death of a child is a devastation no parent imagines having to endure. Infants are at special risk during the early months in their life and knowing the risks and dangers they face can help you keep babies safe and healthy. Nurse Rona and guests discuss safety issues for newborns including SIDS prevention, healthy sleep environments, and other safety tips.
• Dr. Patrick Clyne, MD, works as an attending pediatrician in the department of pediatrics at the Center for Child Protection at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
• Devra Hutchinson, is a program manager with the Alameda County Public Health Maternal, Paternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MPCAH) Programs.
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by admin | Jan 2, 2011 | Radio Shows
With the New Year comes an opportunity to set goals that can help children and families work towards positive changes. Studies show that families who set goals together are more likely to see results. So whether it’s yelling less or spending more family time together join Nurse Rona and a guest as they discuss how to make healthy and positive changes in the New Year.
• Julie Kurtz, chief deputy director of FIRST 5 Santa Clara.
• Dr. Niinana Kweeku.
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by admin | Dec 26, 2010 | Radio Shows
This episode was a rebroadcast.
The New Year is just a week away and brings with it the opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate about a child’s social, emotional, and academic needs. What resources are available for your child with special needs? Join Nurse Rona and guests to discuss effective ways to recognize and negotiate for the best school environment, starting with preschool.
• Wendy Byrnes, parent advocate and outreach coordinator for College Living Experience.
• Dr. Eileen Crumm, MPA, PhD, the executive director of Family Resource Network.
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