by admin | Jul 4, 2010 | Radio Shows
At present, there are more than 400,000 teen pregnancies in the United States each year. The overwhelming majority of these are unplanned and preventable. On average, children of teen mothers have lower performance in school and are more likely to become teen parents themselves. Comprehensive sex education, including both abstinence education and access to contraceptives, can reduce the number of unintended teen pregnancies. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to talk to teens about sex, pregnancy, and the responsibilities of becoming a parent:
• Jeffrey M. Gould, MDiv, training and curriculum coordinator for the TeenAge Program at Family, Maternal, and Child Health Contra Costa Health Services and Adolescent Health Services of Contra Costa’s Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Program (PAP).
• Margaret Madams, director of Community Services and Education at Planned Parenthood Shasta-Diablo.
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by admin | Jun 27, 2010 | Radio Shows
This show is the first of a four-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
As California grapples with budget woes, valuable programs are in danger. What does this mean for our schools? What sort of solutions do we have to ensure a bright future? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of Student Organizational Services, and Rona Renner, RN, and a guest as they discuss the impact of a shattered economy on schools and how to make the best of an increasingly difficult situation for educators, parents and students:
• Wilma Chan currently serves as vice president for Policy at Children Now.
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by admin | Jun 20, 2010 | Radio Shows
There is an undeniable bond that can develop between fathers and sons. Fathers are the first role models most boys have for developing their identities as men. Join us for Father’s Day as Nurse Rona and guests discuss the relationship between fathers and sons:
• Dr. Will Courtenay, “The Men’s Doc.”
• Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men.
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by admin | Jun 13, 2010 | Radio Shows
During the summer there are ways to keep your child healthy and safe while having fun. There are great places to go, but also hazards whether you’re taking trips, going swimming, camping, or spending time in the sun. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a discussion about traveling and staying healthy and safe all summer long:
• Dr. Sumana Reddy, a pediatrician at Acacia Family Medical Group of Salinas.
• Shelly Rivoli, author of Travels With Baby.
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by admin | Jun 6, 2010 | Radio Shows
Many parents of LGBT youth say that they had reason to believe their child was gay or transgender from an early age. Other parents are sometimes outraged and confused by learning this about their children. Family support plays a vital role in protecting LGBT youth from high-risk choices such as drug use, unsafe sex, depression, and suicide. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss things all parents can do to create more inclusive homes for children:
• Deanna Green, a family partner and parent advocate.
• Dr. Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, the executive director of the Family Acceptance Project.
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by admin | May 30, 2010 | Radio Shows
At some point all parents and caregivers have to toilet-train a young child. There are so many different methods that it can be tough to figure out what’s right for your child. For many families this can be a process that extends through years of nighttime wetness. Join Nurse Rona and guests:
• Renee Mercer, a pediatric nurse practitioner and the author of Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness
• Helen Neville, a pediatric nurse, parent educator, and the author of Mommy! I Have to Go Potty.
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