![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Childhood Matters: Setting Limits and Yelling Less in the New Year (Rebroadcast) - December 27, 2009 - Childhood Matters
Tantrums, talking back, and sibling fights are behaviors that occur at every stage of a child's development. When parents are frustrated, they often yell at their children because they're not sure how to develop effective limits and responses. Yelling less and working toward a peaceful household is a great goal for the new year. Join Rona and a guest, Iris Bradford, education manager for Marin Head Start, as they discuss how you can create loving boundaries for your children and discipline with ...
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| Childhood Matters: Secondhand Drinking - December 13, 2009 - Childhood Matters
When a parent is an alcoholic or abuses alcohol, there are serious consequences for children of all ages. Both during the holidays and throughout the year, alcohol abuse is encouraged by social events, advertising, other media, and a need for stress-relief. Nurse Rona and guests address this serious issue whose wide-ranging social effects transcend socioeconomic boundaries. Guests: Lisa Frederikson, author of If You Loved Me, You'd Stop!: What You Really Need to Know When Your Loved One Drinks T...
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| Childhood Matters: Importance of Play and Creativity - December 20, 2009 - Childhood Matters
One risk of the technology-saturated world we live in is that children have fewer opportunities for unstructured play and creativity. Imaginative play is children's work. Join Nurse Rona and guests, Karen Payne and David Hawkins, co-founders of Wild Zones, and Janis Keyser, teacher, parent educator, program director and speaker who specializes in Early Childhood and Family Development, to remind us all of the importance of play...
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| Childhood Matters: The Emotional Side of Learning - October 25, 2009 - Childhood Matters
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 Dr. Michael Tompkins, PhD, co-author of My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, and Alex Georgak...
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| Childhood Matters: The Teen Brain in the Digital Age--November 27, 2009 - Childhood Matters
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 will be joined by Jason Brand, LCSW, founder of Positive Technology Relationships, to discuss cutting t...
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| Childhood Matters: The Doctor Is In - November 8, 2009 - Childhood Matters
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, Dr. Randy Bergen, Pediatric Chief at Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek, and Dr. Tara Levy, ND, Naturopath at Tara Natural Medicine, and will discuss what you can do to keep your child's immune system healthy and answer questions about your child's health.
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| How Being Homeless Affects Children--November 22, 2009 - Childhood Matters
The affects of homelessness begin to appear even before a baby is born. When children are homeless, their health risks increase and they experience physical and emotional distress that can last long after their family has found a home. However, there is hope when early intervention strategies are used. Tune in to learn more about this crucial topic.
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| Childhood Matters: Closing the Achievement Gap Through Parent Involvement - October 18, 2009 - Childhood Matters
In California, one in four high school students drops out of school. Many studies show that the achievement gap among students begins as early as preschool and possibly even earlier. Research also shows that students who have help from a parent do far better in school. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss what can be done about closing the achievement gap for underperforming students and communities.
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| Childhood Matters: Early Childhood Literacy - August 29, 2004 - Childhood Matters
Did you know that you could get your children on the road to reading simply by reading aloud to them every day? Tune in as Rona and her guests discuss wonderful ways to help your child fall in love with learning. Guests: Janell Flores, Director of San Francisco's Raising a Reader program, and Hildegarde Ayer, Executive Director of the Lee Pesky Learning Center and co-author of the new book Every Child Ready to Read.
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| Childhood Matters: Sibling Harmony--December 6, 2009 - Chidhood Matters
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, Meg Zweibeck, author of Keys to Preparing and Caring for Your Second Child, and Dianne Danzig, author of Babies Don't Eat Pizza, as we talk about how to prepare a child for a new baby and encourage siblings to get along.
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| Childhood Matters: Community Response to Emergencies - October 11, 2009 - Childhood Matters
If people work together neighborhoods can be better prepared for an emergency. Do you and your family know how to reach each other? Does your neighborhood have a community emergency response plan in case of an earthquake? And how will you help each other out in case of a serious flu outbreak? Join Nurse Rona and guests, Ana-Marie Jones, executive director of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters, and Kathy Dervin, MPH, public health preparedness coordinator for the City of Berkeley, as ...
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| Childhood Matters: Fathers Connecting with their Kids - May 7, 2006 - Childhood Matters
Fathers are involved in their children's lives to differing degrees, and the relationships they have with their families affect the well-being of their children. There are stay-at-home dads, working dads, and fathers who are separated from their kids through divorce or other circumstances. Guests: Will Glennon, author of The Collected Wisdom of Fathers: Creating a Loving Bond that Lasts a Lifetime, and Patrisha Scott, Coordinator of The Reclaiming Fatherhood program with the San Mateo County Hea...
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| Childhood Matters: Growing Up with Asperger's Syndrome - April 13, 2008 - Childhood Matters
Asperger's Syndrome is a neurobiological disorder that affects nonverbal communication. Children with Asperger's Syndrome often have difficulties with transitions, reading nonverbal cues and body language, and may exhibit social isolation or unusual behavior. Guests: Dr. Kathryn Stewart, PhD, clinical psychologist and Executive Director of the Orion Academy Asperger's NLD High School and author of A Parent's Guide: Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Disorder, and Mich...
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| Childhood Matters: Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Young Children - May 4, 2008 - Childhood Matters
A child's mental health and emotional development begins during the earliest years. Even very young children can face challenges in their ability to experience, regulate, and express emotions, form close and secure relationships, and process potentially traumatic events. What can we do to nurture the mental health of young children and what therapeutic options exist to respond to their struggles? Guests: Julie Kurtz, LMFT, Director of Mental Health at Kidango, and Barbara Ivins, PhD, Clinical Di...
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| Childhood Matters: Breastfeeding and Other Healthy, Inexpensive Ways to Feed Babies - August 2, 2009 - Childhood Matters
When it's possible, breastfeeding is a great way to keep your baby healthy, and it's much cheaper than formula. Making your own baby food is another way to provide low cost great nutrition. Join Nurse Rona and guests, Georgia Montgomery, Perinatal Health Educator as well as Founder and Program Director for The Parent Center, and Rosario Sandoval-Galvan, Public Health Nutrition Associate for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC), with your ques...
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| Childhood Matters: Behavioral Issues: ADHD and Temperament - October 26, 2003 - Childhood Matters
Your child may be smart, creative, and perceptive and also be challenging-impulsive, active, distractable. There are many causes for these problems, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is only one possibility. Guest Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, MD, founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Massachusetts.
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| Childhood Matters: The Social, Emotional and Cultural Needs of Pre-Schoolers - August 21, 2005 - Childhood Matters
As more and more children attend pre-school, childcare providers and parents need to keep the social, emotional, and cultural needs of young children in mind. Guests: Karen Blinstrub, Executive Director of Child, Family and Community Services, Inc., and Dr. Paula Moten-Tolson of Safe Passages and First 5 Contra Costa.
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| Childhood Matters: The Importance of Play - October 28, 2007 - Childhood Matters
Creative play is essential to a child's development. Despite the benefits of play, increased attention to academics, enrichment activities, hurried lifestyles, and child targeted media have resulted in the decline of unstructured play. Guests: Susan Linn, EdD, co-founder of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and author of the forthcoming The Case for Make-Believe, and Gina Moreland, Executive Director of Habitot Children’s Museum.
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| Childhood Matters: Talking to Your Preteen about Puberty and Sexuality - April 27, 2008 - Childhood Matters
In the preteen years, ages 9 to 13, children experience physical changes and a new awareness of their bodies and sexuality. What can parents and teachers do to ensure that preteens feel comfortable asking questions and talking about their concerns and experiences? Guests: Donna Carey, MD, pediatrician with Bay Area Pediatrics and Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, Cio Hernandez, MFT, Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner with the Teen Clinic of Marin County Department of Health and Human Services.
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| Childhood Matters: When A Child Is Angry - July 12, 2009 - Childhood Matters
Anger is a normal emotion, but it can cause chaos and hurt when not understood and managed. Join Nurse Rona and guests, Sue Dinwiddie, MA, an author and parent educator with Parents Place, and Elizabeth Moffet, MFT, a therapist in private practice, to explore strategies you and your children can use to develop self-regulation and manage strong feelings to help everyone in the family.
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| Childhood Matters: Raising a Child Who Loves to Read—October 4, 2009 - Childhood Matters
A child's desire to read comes from being read to — your enthusiasm for stories and books will have a great influence on children. Since reading is a key component to educational development, parents will be interested to hear what our guests have to say about finding appropriate books and talking to kids about the books. Join Nurse Rona and guest Diane Frankenstein, author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read, to talk about how parents and caregi...
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| Childhood Matters: It's Childhood Matters' Seventh Birthday!--November 1, 2009 - Childhood Matters
We are celebrating the seventh anniversary of Childhood Matters radio show by talking to parents and all who care about kids. You will hear from some of our frequent callers and guests — and 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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| Childhood Matters POS: Moms Who Breastfeed - August 2, 2009 - Childhood Matters
Senior Producer Xan West interviews mothers about breastfeeding, at the Birthways Birth and Baby Fair in Albany. This segment originally aired on the August 2, 2009 episode of Childhood Matters, "Breastfeeding and Other Healthy, Inexpensive Ways to Feed Babies."
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| Childhood Matters: Raising Self-Reliant Children - May 25, 2003 - Childhood Matters
How can we help our children become responsible and self-reliant? Guests: Jane Nelson, author of Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World. For more information, see her website. Bill French, coordinator of the Healthy Start Program at Peralta School in Oakland.
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| Childhood Matters: Connecting with Children - April 16, 2006 - Childhood Matters
Traditions, simple rituals, and every day interactions can help children develop strong communication skills while nurturing deep connections with parents, family, and child care providers. Guest host: Janis Keyser, teacher in the Early Childhood Education Department at Cabrillo College and author of Becoming the Parent You Want To Be. Guest: Jim Stockinger, teacher at the University of California, Berkeley Infant Toddler Center.
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| Childhood Matters: How Children Learn Language - January 6, 2008 - Childhood Matters
The process by which children learn language and acquire speech is complex. It's important for parents and caregivers to understand what's involved as children learn to express themselves in one or more languages. Guests: Henriette Langdon, EdD, CCC-SLP, Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences in the College of Education at San Jose State University, and Audra L. Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Director for Communication Works.
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| Childhood Matters: Teaching Your Child How to Use the Toilet - January 20, 2008 - Childhood Matters
Your child's readiness for toilet training is dependent on their unique development. How do you know when the time is right and what's the best approach to getting your child out of diapers? Guests: Meg Zweiback, NP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and author of Keys to Toilet Training, and Marci Gomez, parent educator with Salinas Adult School.
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| Childhood Matters: Rona's Book Club: The Happiest Toddler on the Block (DVD) - April 20, 2008 - Childhood Matters
Toddlers grow and change with each day, in wonderful and sometimes challenging ways. As the parent or caretaker of toddlers, find out ways to calm outbursts and encourage healthy and happy development. Rona's Book Club discusses the DVD The Happiest Toddler on the Block with its creator, pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp, and Sadhna Gupta, Coordinator of Instructional Support with the Santa Clara County Office of Education Parkway Child Development Program.
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| Childhood Matters: Moms Speak Out On Food and Love - May 11, 2008 - Childhood Matters
One of the core ways mothers express their love is by nourishing their children with food. Many factors contribute to the food we feed our kids, from cultural traditions to rising food costs. This Mother's Day, we explore the relationship between mothers, children, and food, and find inspiration in what mothers throughout the country are doing to ensure their children eat well every day, at school and at home...
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| Childhood Matters: Physical & Verbal Abuse: The Negative Effects on Children - July 20, 2008 - Childhood Matters
There's a wide spectrum of child abuse that occurs every day in every neighborhood. When a child is mistreated either physically or verbally the consequences can last a life time. What do you consider child abuse? Join Rona and Dr. Marguerite Wright, the senior clinical and research psychologist at the Center for the Vulnerable Child, and Jane Smithson, an educator for mandatory child abuse reporters, for a compelling discussion about the differences between effective discipline and abuse.
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| Childhood Matters: When Baby Sleeps, Everyone’s Happy - September 21, 2008 - Childhood Matters
Regular, sound sleep from infancy onward allows for the healthy development and overall well being 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 guest, Karen Pollak, Perinatal Educator and founder of www.babies2sleep.com, and Noelle Corchran, PsyD, sleep specialist and co-founder of Symbio, as they offer ideas for understanding sleep patter...
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| Childhood Matters: Encouraging Girls to Be Strong from the Start - July 19, 2009 - Childhood Matters
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...
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| Childhood Matters: How Does Your Teen Learn? September 27, 2009 - Childhood Matters
This show is the first of a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series for Parents on Navigating the Middle and High School Years. Do you wonder why your teen struggles with some assignments, yet flies through others with great ease? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, Director of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona Renner, RN, and guest Melissa Jones, a teacher at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette, California, for a discussion on multiple intelligences and learning styles...
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| Physical Punishment with Lacey Daniell - Childhood Matters
Lacey Daniell interviews community members on their opinions about Physical Punishment.
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| Childhood Matters: How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children - October 19, 2008 - Childhood Matters
"Emotional health provides the foundation for success at school and in life. One of the most serious and under-recognized problems facing our nation is the failure to meet the emotional needs of our children." Dr. Gerald Newmark, PhD, author of How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Meeting The Five Critical Needs of Children… And Parents Too! and Deborah Newmark, Executive Director of the Children's Project, and W...
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| Childhood Matters: Rona's Book Club: The Scientist In The Crib - August 14, 2005 - Childhood Matters
Babies are born learning - and parents are their first teachers. Rona's Book Club discusses the book The Scientist in the Crib with author Dr. Alison Gopnik. Guests: Dr. Alison Gopnik, UC Berkeley childhood development expert, and Dr. Debi Silverman, Early Childhood Education Specialist at First 5 Contra Costa County.
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| Childhood Matters: Community Violence - June 22, 2008 - Childhood Matters
Community violence is a reality that affects most communities. Whether children directly experience violence or they are unfortunate witnesses, the trauma of violence in our communities has immense implications on the lives of young people. Join Rona and guests Michael Pritchard, a youth counselor who uses his experience as a comedian to inspire youth, and Sandra Sanders-West, Neighborhood Services Coordinator for the Oakland Police Department, as they address the effects of violence on children...
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| Childhood Matters: Discipline with Understanding - February 23, 2003 - Childhood Matters
How do we teach children with love and setting limits? How can we correct misbehavior and offer guidance? Guests: Marguerite Wright, senior clinical and research psychologist at Children's Hospital in Oakland. Patty Wipfler teaches basic listening and leadership principles to parents. Contact her at the Parents Leadership Institute.
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| Childhood Matters: Secrets of Raising Happy Children - March 02, 2003 - Childhood Matters
Parents don't need social status, wealth, or the guidance of statistical studies-they need connection with their children. Guests: Edward Hallowell, MD, has written several important books, including The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness. Anna O. Wong, Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente, Oakland.
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| Childhood Matters: Understanding Bipolar Disorder - March 30, 2003 - Childhood Matters
Mental illnesses and disorders affect thousands of families. Everyone in such families faces difficult issues. Guests: Steve Hinshaw, PhD, Professor of Psychology at University of California, Berkeley, has recently authored The Years of Silence Are Past: My Father's Life with Bipolar Disorder. David Donovan, PhD, a practicing psychologist in the San Francisco bay area. Resources.
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| Childhood Matters: Safe Kids: Building Confidence and Strength - July 13, 2003 - Childhood Matters
Learning the skills to be confident and safe can reduce anxiety, raise self-esteem and self-awareness, and increase personal safety. Guests: Victoria Contreras is the Director of Outreach and Development for the Vanished Children's Alliance. Terri Giamartino founded Skills for Safe Living, dedicated to teaching safety and self-defense skills.
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| Childhood Matters: How Children Acquire Language - November 02, 2003 - Childhood Matters
How can parents support the language development of their children? If parents have concerns about language, what can they do? Guests: Angie Marshall, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist at the Center for Learning and Achievement in San Jose, CA. Jill Ellis, MEd, co-counder and Executive Director for the Center for the Education of the Infant Deaf (CEID).
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| Childhood Matters: Men as Mentors- March 14, 2004 - Childhood Matters
Men play an essential role in the development of children-as fathers, of course, and also as mentors. Guests: Kevin Sweeney, author of Father Figures: Three Wise Men Who Changed A Life; Wil Cason, MA, has established men's groups and worked to develop mentors for more than 12 years.
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| Childhood Matters: Behavioral Issues: Biting, Tantrums, and More! Difficult Child Behaviors - May 23, 2004 - Childhood Matters
Difficult Child Behaviors Tantrums and other forms of angry outburst are normal for younger children, but many parents struggle with what to do. Guests: Patty Wipfler, Founder and Director of Parents Leadership Institute which helps parents acquire the skills to build and rebuild close connections with their children. Nancy Atkinson, MFT is the Clinical Director and CEO of the YWCA of Contra Costa County.
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| Childhood Matters: Growing & Changing Bodies & Minds - March 6, 2005 - Childhood Matters
How do you talk to your 9-year-old about puberty? Or help your 11-year-old deal with the beginnings of sexual curiosity? Or simply survive your 12-year-old's sudden moodiness? Our special series for pre-teens and their parents continues when Rona and guest Dr. Charles Wibbelsman, Chief of The Teen Clinic at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, and Dr. Ahsan Shaikh, a child psychiatrist with EMQ Children & Family Services, discuss the physical and emotional changes that happen from ages 9 to 13.
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| Childhood Matters: Disciplining Our Children With Respect - May 22, 2005 - Childhood Matters
Were you yelled at or spanked as a child and how has that affected how you discipline your own children? Join us as we discuss one of the most controversial issues in childrearing. Guests: Reverend Brenda Sharp, minister at St. Peter's Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in El Cerrito, and Dr. Mary Jayne Sims of the Early Childhood Mental Health Program at Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland.
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| Childhood Matters: Children with Tics and Tourette Syndrome - April 9, 2006 - Childhood Matters
Tourette syndrome affects 1 out of every 2,000 children, and the motor and vocal tics often associated with this neurological condition can range from mild and hardly noticeable to severe and intrusive in a child's life. Guests: Sarah Cheyette, M.D., Pediatric Neurologist, and Rob Lenicheck, father of a son with Tourette syndrome and parent-advocate.
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| Childhood Matters: A Mother's Day Celebration of Stepmothers - May 14, 2006 - Childhood Matters
For many of us, the word "stepmother" connotes the unkind characters we read about in fairy tales. Join us as we break this myth and honor the dedication and struggles of stepmothers. Guests: Barbara Waterman, PhD, author of The Birth of an Adoptive, Foster or Stepmother: Beyond Biological Mothering Attachments, and Persis Karim, PhD, contributing author of Using Our Words: Moms and Dads on Raising Kids in the Modern Neighborhood.
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| Childhood Matters: Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family - October 15, 2006 - Childhood Matters
A look at the emotional, behavioral, and physical effects of family violence on children of all ages, and suggestions for things you can do to decrease the impact of fear and abuse on children. Guests: Julie Kurtz, LMFT, Director of Mental Health at Kidango, and Tim Karo, Program Director of the San Francisco Bay Counseling and Education Center.
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| Childhood Matters: Parenting Through the Lens of Culture - November 4, 2007 - Childhood Matters
Every parent contributes a set of beliefs and values to their child's life which may include cultural traditions and practices specific to their ethnic heritage. Parenting practices vary depending on the way parents themselves were raised. Guests: Dr. Marguerite Wright, senior clinical and research psychologist at the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children's Hospital and Research Center in Oakland and author of I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla, and Janet King, Project Director of the Urban Tra...
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