by admin | Jul 27, 2009 | Radio Shows
It is increasingly common for young children to receive psychiatric diagnosis for being “outside the box.” At times, these labels do little to actually regulate children’s challenging behaviors. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss tapping into your child’s strengths so you can manage, nurture, and enjoy your child’s essential nature.
• Lele Diamond, MFT, co-founder of Symbio, a psychological consulting and therapy practice that provides support to families with young children.
• Barbara Probst, MSW, LCSW, author of When the Labels Don’t Fit.
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by admin | Jul 26, 2009 | Radio Shows
How are you managing financially? Things are still tough for many families, and a lot of people don’t know how or where to find the help that is available. Join Nurse Rona and community advocates to learn about resources that will help families meet their needs. If you have an urgent question, don’t forget you can call 2-1-1, the resource hotline sponsored by United Way of the Bay Area.
• Elena Chavez Quezada, program director for Single-Stop California.
• Aimee Durfee, vice president of the North Bay Region for the United Way of the Bay Area.
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by admin | Jul 19, 2009 | Radio Shows
We treat girls and boys differently starting at birth, from the things we buy for them to how we talk about gender. Although parents and caregivers may not intend to do it, girls are often subtly discouraged from displaying strength, smarts, and feistiness. Join in on this crucial conversation about how we raise girls, and what we can do to encourage their true individual natures. Also hear about a strong force to reckon with: the media.
• Lisa Izzi, founder and president of Girls Are Champions.
• Dr. Kay Kleinerman, an educator, writer, and vocal coach in the Bay Area.
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by admin | Jul 12, 2009 | Radio Shows
Anger is a normal emotion, but it can cause chaos and hurt when not understood and managed. Join Nurse Rona and guests to explore strategies you and your children can use to develop self-regulation and manage strong feelings to help everyone in the family.
• Sue Dinwiddie, MA, an author and parent educator with Parents Place.
• Elizabeth Moffet, MFT, a therapist in private practice.
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by admin | Jul 5, 2009 | Radio Shows
Even when families are struggling to make ends meet, there are ways to ensure that children and parents eat good, healthy food. Listen as Nurse Rona and guests offer suggestions so that you don’t sacrifice your health during these challenging times.
• Denise Jardine, a community educator with Whole Foods Market.
• Dr. Preston Maring, a physician with Kaiser Oakland and founder of Kaiser’s Friday Fresh Farmer’s Market.
• Dorothy Whittenburg, personal chef and founder of The Blissful Kitchen.
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by admin | Jun 20, 2009 | Radio Shows
Sometimes the lives of fathers can be overshadowed by the importance of motherhood. Fathers play a vital role in their children’s life that stretches far beyond economic responsibility. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a conversation about fatherhood.
• Dr. Will Courtenay, “The Men’s Doc.”
• Two fathers, Glenn Cotter and Kevin Nichols.
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