by admin | May 2, 2009 | Radio Shows
Asthma affects over six million children in the United States, and the majority of them develop symptoms before the age of five. What factors contribute to the onset of asthma and other diseases? What can parents and teachers do to keep their children healthy? And as the summer approaches, what questions do you have about your child’s health and safety? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss symptoms and cures for health conditions.
• Dr. Randy Bergen, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek Medical Center.
• Dr. Nadine Burke, MD, MPH, medical director at the Bayview Child Health Center.
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by admin | Apr 25, 2009 | Radio Shows
The economic downturn is affecting everyone. Do you know about resources that are available in your community? Join Nurse Rona for an informative conversation about resources available for struggling families. Listen to hear ideas and suggestions for places that could help you or someone you know.
• Saundra Davis, EARN management consultant. President and CEO of Sage Financial Solutions.
• Sharon Robinson, site coordinator for United Way Spark Point Centers.
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by admin | Apr 18, 2009 | Radio Shows
A quality preschool experience offers children the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, self-regulation, and social skills before starting elementary school. This will prepare them for the kinds of learning and rules they will experience when they go to Kindergarten. Finding a good and affordable preschool can be a challenge for parents. Join Rona and guests as they explore the importance of quality preschool and offer ideas for choosing one.
• Gloria Corral, deputy director of First 5 San Francisco.
• Molly Skuse, director of Children’s Village Child Development Center, an arts enriched day program for children ages 3-months to 5-years.
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by admin | Apr 11, 2009 | Radio Shows
If you’re raising a girl, you know first hand about the pressures facing girls, starting at a very young age. If you’re interested in learning more about the challenges and risks growing girls encounter and how they cope with the “triple bind,” and hearing stories from real girls, tune in to this show. Nurse Rona and guests will take your questions about this compelling and groundbreaking book.
• Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, author of The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures.
• Alyssia Smith and Melissa Oceguera, teen members of Girls, Inc., a nonprofit that works to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
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by admin | Apr 4, 2009 | Radio Shows
Child abuse occurs every day in every neighborhood. When a child is neglected or mistreated, physically or verbally, the consequences can last a lifetime and affect a whole community. Join Rona and guests for a discussion of how to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
• Dr. Chris Stewart, MD, director of Inpatient Pediatrics at San Francisco General Hospital.
• Abigail Stewart-Kahn, MSW, director of New Programming at the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2009 | Radio Shows
As a part of our World Peace Begins at Home series, we’ll focus on ideas for teaching children to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their families and communities. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they look at ways to provide discipline to children with limits, respect, consequences, and love.
• Stephanie Agnew, parent education coordinator for Parents Place in San Mateo and a consultant in Palo Alto.
• Kathy Bauer, a parent educator at the Salinas Adult School Parent Center.
• Dr. Marguerite Wright, PhD, the senior clinical and research psychologist at the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland.
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