by admin | Oct 5, 2008 | Radio Shows
Early life events, including child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other emotional traumas, have dramatic and long-lasting effects on the overall health, social functioning, and well being of adults. Join Rona and guests to reveal how the findings of guest Dr. Vincent J Felitti’s extensive research can positively impact how parents raise children and also understand the complexities of adult health. Guests: Dr. Vincent J. Felitti, MD researcher and clinician at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in San Diego, CA , and Rhonda James, Executive Director of Community Violence Solutions.
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by admin | Sep 28, 2008 | Radio Shows
From Monterey to Napa, the effects of economic stress have lifelong consequences for children and families. It can be devastating when children must leave their home and move to a new neighborhood or a shelter, or when families don’t have enough money for healthy food or medical care. And even if your house isn’t facing foreclosure, chances are you are still struggling to make ends meet. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how the current economic climate affects children. Guests: Ruth Cashmere, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator at Marin Housing. Wilma Chan, Vice President of Policy at Children Now and former Majority Leader of the California State Assembly. Larry Drury, Executive Director of Go Kids, Inc.
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by admin | Sep 21, 2008 | Radio Shows
Regular, sound sleep from infancy onward allows for the healthy development and overall wellbeing of children. When babies and young children have trouble sleeping, the whole family is affected. Many tired parents are confused about how to help their child self-soothe and sleep soundly. Join Rona and guests as they offer ideas for understanding sleep patterns and helpful strategies for getting little ones to sleep. Guests: Karen Pollak, Perinatal Educator and founder of www.babies2sleep.com. Noelle Corchran, PsyD, sleep specialist and co-founder of Symbio.
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by admin | Sep 14, 2008 | Radio Shows
Parents often wonder if their child’s behavior is something to worry about or if it’s just a phase. Has your high-energy daughter been told that she may have hyperactivity? Or do you worry that your two-year-old who has started biting will be kicked out of childcare and labeled “bad?” Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss the wide range of normal development and suggest when to get more help. Guests: Helen F. Neville, BS, RN, author of Is This A Phase?. Dr. Peter Levine, pediatrician and ADHD expert.
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by admin | Sep 7, 2008 | Radio Shows
It is undeniable that dads play a critical role in their kids’ lives. The connection between a dad and his child is one that affects a child’s wellbeing and development. Despite the multitude of ways to be a father, many fathers feel that they have few examples of how to actually be involved. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay, of PostPartumMen.com and guests as they discuss how fathers strive to be an important part of their children’s lives. Guests: Niinana Kweku, Manager of Male Services at Brighter Beginnings. Eric Reynolds, a facilitator of father support groups for Bananas.
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by admin | Aug 31, 2008 | Radio Shows
From earthquakes to local fires to national floods, it’s clear that we all need to think about how to keep our friends and families safe in the event of a disaster. Does your family have a plan for what to do? Do you know what supplies to have on hand? And have you talked to your childcare provider or child’s school about their emergency plan? Join Rona and guests as they discuss how to be prepared for a disaster, some simple things you can do to communicate your plan, and how to talk to young children without causing fear. Guests: Ana-Marie Jones, Executive Director of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters (CARD). Jay Wilkes, Director of Crisis Preparedness at United Way of the Bay Area. Dena Gunning, an Emergency Services Specialist with Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) of San Mateo County.
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