Whether you are planning for a second child or currently have four, helping siblings have harmonious relationships is a goal parents strive for. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they talk about how to prepare a child for a new baby and encourage siblings to get along.
• Dianne Danzig, author of Babies Don’t Eat Pizza.
• Meg Zweibeck, author of Keys to Preparing and Caring for Your Second Child.
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This show was the third in a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
Twitter, iPods, text messages, and YouTube are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the new media that is becoming a fixture of our culture. Research is finding that today’s fast-paced, media-driven life is altering the way young minds develop. What are some of the challenges and benefits of today’s digital age? Co-hosts Beth Samuelson, of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona were joined by a guest to discuss cutting through the media noise and helping your teen improve their learning skills.
• Jason Brand, LCSW, founder of Positive Technology Relationships,
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This Sunday we invite you to tell us how you pass your values on to your children, and think about how your values may be deeply rooted in your culture. Join Rona and guests as they address Native American traditions, and talk about the rituals that bring meaning to your family.
• David Escobar, tribal advocate and director of Cultural Affairs for Three Nations Indian Circle.
• Janet King, of the Native American Health Center.
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Parents work hard to keep their children healthy, but for many kids colds, flu, asthma, and other illnesses are difficult to avoid. Nurse Rona and our guests discuss what you can do to keep your child’s immune system healthy and answer questions about childrens’ health.
• Dr. Randy Bergen, pediatric chief at Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek.
• Dr. Tara Levy, ND, naturopath at Tara Natural Medicine.
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We are celebrating the seventh anniversary of Childhood Matters radio show by talking to parents and all who care about kids.Hear from some of our frequent callers and guests. Joining us in person were Promila Agarwal and Kymm Wilson, both parents and listeners. We would love to have you call-in with your feedback about which shows have been meaningful to you and suggestions for future topics. Let us know what’s on your mind.
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This show is the second in a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
You may remember that being a teenager isn’t always easy. How can you help your teen manage academic and emotional stress? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, director of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona Renner, RN, will be joined by guests to learn how to recognize the different pressures your teen is facing, and how to provide support and resources, and stay connected.
• Alex Georgakopoulos, LMFT, a family therapist at Coyote Coast.
• Dr. Michael Tompkins, PhD, co-author of My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic.
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