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2005 Radio Shows

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July • August • September • October • November • December

2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 • 2005 • 2004 • 2003 • 2002

DECEMBER 2005

Family Values During the Holidays
December 18, 2005
The holiday season can be overwhelming and can cause us to lose sight of what’s most important to our families. Guests: Janis Keyser, teacher in the Early Childhood Education Department at Cabrillo College and author of Becoming the Parent You Want To Be, and Josh Sparrow, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Children's Hospital and Director of Special Initiatives at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.
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The Many Faces of Childhood Neglect
December 11, 2005
When a child’s physical and emotional needs are not met, their healthy development is impacted. Guests: Ken Borelli, LCSW, Deputy Director of the Department of Family and Children Services in Santa Clara County, and Kathy Truax, MFT, Director of the Pregnancy and Early Parenting Center at Family Service Agency of Marin.
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Growing Up With Dyslexia
December 4, 2005
What is dyslexia? How can parents and teachers identify the early signs of this learning disability and help children be successful in school and feel good about themselves? Guests: Henry Winkler, award-winning actor, director and co-author of the book series, Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever, and Chris Voll, independent educational evaluator and school psychologist with the Albany Unified School District.

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NOVEMBER 2005

The Challenges of Divorce
November 27, 2005
Children of divorced parents face many challenges, and the holidays often intensify their struggles. Guests: Terrance McLarnan, MFT, director of The Center for Healthy Development in Santa Clara, and Anna Olsen, MSW, co-parent and Director of The Peninsula Community Foundation’s Raising A Reader program.
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Talking to Your Kids About Race and Diversity
November 20, 2005
How do children see color and race and how can parents and teachers foster a positive environment that embraces all races and cultures? Guests: Marguerite Wright, M.D., Senior Clinical and Research Psychologist for the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children's Hospital & Research Center in Oakland and author of I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla, and Harriet MacLean, Ed. D., principal of Walter T. Helms Middle School in San Pablo.
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Person on the Street Interview with Shannon Braxton:
Race and Diversity at JFK

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Deciding What’s Right For Your Child’s Health
November 13, 2005
Join us with your questions about colds, flu, immunizations, and any other health topics. Guests: Catherine Albin, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Services at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, and Linda Velasquez, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Health Officer for Monterey County Health Department.
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Adoption
November 6, 2005
There are many stages of adoption, from the decision to adopt a child to responding to the ongoing needs of the child and family. Guests: Gloria King, Executive Director of the Black Adoption Placement and Research Center, and John Gusman, LCSW, Clinical Director of the Marin Branch of Jewish Family and Children's Services.
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OCTOBER 2005

Rona’s Book Club: The Baby Sleep Book
October 30, 2005
When babies don’t sleep the whole family is affected. Rona’s Book Club discusses The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night's Rest for the Whole Family. Guests: Author Dr. William Sears, well-known writer and pediatrician, and Dr. Rafael Pelayo, faculty member, practicing physician, and head of pediatric service at the Stanford University Sleep Disorders Clinic and faculty member at the School of Sleep Medicine.
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Parents Engagement in Our Schools (Part 2)
October 16, 2005
When parents are involved in their children’s education, everyone benefits – from the children, to the schools, to the community. Follow up on Part 1 of our series. Guests: Isabel Toscano of the East Bay Asian Youth Center, and Hydra Mendoza, the San Francisco Mayor’s Education Advisor.

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Person on the Street Interviews with Shannon Braxton:
Involved Mom Tackles Language Barrier

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8th Graders Speak on Parent Involvement

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Reducing and Responding to Family and Community Violence
October 9, 2005
How do we reduce family violence and respond to the effects of family and community violence on young children? Guests: Elizabeth Bremer, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Family Support Program Manager at Parental Stress Service, Inc., and Antonio Ramirez, director of both POCOVI, a program for batterers in the Bay Area, and CECEVIM, a firm dedicated to culturally appropriate models of violence intervention.
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Telling Stories & Instilling Values
October 2, 2005
Stories are a wonderful way to communicate with children creatively about the good and more difficult things in life. Guests: Mike Berenstain, illustrator and coauthor of the Berenstain Bears series of books, Dr. Beth Halbert, child and family psychologist, and Claire Harrison, author of “Once Upon A Time: How Storytelling Can Help You Solve Day-to-Day Conflicts with your Toddler or Pre-schooler .”

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Person on the Street Interviews with Shannon Braxton:
Children’s Author Louis Sachar

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SEPTEMBER 2005

Eating Healthier at School and Home
September 25, 2005
Good nutrition is an essential ingredient to good health. So how do children learn healthy eating habits, and what can we do to ensure they eat well at school and at home? Guests: Peggy Desler, MD, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center, and Chris Berman, MPH, RD, Project Nutritionist for the Garden of Eatin’ Project at the North Bay Children’s Center and consultant with Marin Head Start.
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Person on the Street Interviews with Shannon Braxton:
Lunch at the Edible School Yard
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Favorite Foods at O.B.U.G.S.
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Getting Parents Involved in Our Schools
September 18, 2005
When parents are involved in their children’s education, everyone benefits – from the children, to the schools, to the community. Guests: Jumoke Hinton Hodge, Director of Parent Leadership and Engagement Academy, and Sandra Fewer, Director of Parent Organizing at Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth.

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Person on the Street Interview with Shannon Braxton:
Get Involved

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What Motivates Misbehavior?
September 11, 2005
All children misbehave sometimes – and there are many factors that contribute to their behavior. Guests: Randall Ramirez, LCSW, MFT, Director of Clinical Quality at Rebekah Children’s Services, and Regina Archer, MFT, Child Therapist with the County of Marin and First 5 Marin Commissioner.

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Person on the Street Interview with Shannon Braxton:
Misbehavin

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Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia, and Other Genetic Disorders
September 4, 2005
Thousands of children suffer from disorders – such as Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia – affecting their families, schooling, and overall health and wellbeing. Guests: Dr. Burt Lubin, Director of Medical Research at Oakland Children’s Hospital, and Diana Bolling of the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California.

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AUGUST 2005

Getting Ready for Middle School
August 28, 2005
New friends, new teachers, new school; no wonder the transition to middle school can feel overwhelming for both pre-teens and their families. Guests: Claire Goss, Coordinator of Student Support Services for San Mateo County Office of Education, Joe Connolly, co- founder of goodparents, inc., and Alex Stikeleather, teenage co-author of Middle School: How to Deal.
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Person on the Street Interviews with Shannon Braxxton:
Fights and Fashion
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School Work and Parents
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The Social, Emotional and Cultural Needs of Pre-Schoolers
August 21, 2005
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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Rona’s Book Club: The Scientist In The Crib
August 14, 2005
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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Getting Kids Excited About Science
August 7, 2005
Children are naturally curious – especially about the world around them. So how do you tap into that enthusiasm and get them interested in science? Guests: Lori Fogarty, Executive Director of the Bay Area Discovery Museum, and Lincoln Bergman, Associate Director of the Great Explorations in Math and Science Program at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Gina Moreland of Habitot Children’s Museum and Jenni Martin of the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose provide additional suggestion.

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JULY 2005

All About Breastfeeding
July 31, 2005
Learn more about the joys and challenges of breastfeeding, including what to do when you can’t breastfeed, if you’re working or if you’re an adoptive parent. Guests: Susan McLaughlin, the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator for Santa Clara County, and Certified Lactation Consultant Laura Monin.

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Reading Makes You Feel Good
July 24, 2005
How do you get your kids excited about reading? And when should you start reading to your kids? Find out ways to unlock the power of books. Guests: Todd Parr, author and illustrator of Reading Makes You Feel Good, Carol Welsh Gray, president of Raising A Reader, and Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone, authors of Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids and the Bond of Reading.

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Media Matters: The Impact of Media on Children & Pre-Teens
July 17, 2005
Movies, TV, video games, rap music, the Internet. Today’s kids are bombarded by electronic messages. How can you help your kids get smart about media? Guests: Adrienne Pon, CEO of Zeum, Alisa MacDonnell of Common Sense Media and comedian and youth advocate Michael Pritchard.

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Children of Alcoholics
July 10, 2005
One in four kids lives in a family where someone abuses alcohol. How has your family been affected by substance abuse? Guests: Dr. Dan Katzenberg, a pediatric neurologist with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Rita Schank, Executive Director of Ujima Family Recovery Services.

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Toxins And Your Child’s Health
July 3, 2005
Cleaning agents, sandwich bags, lunch foods and even toys can contain chemicals that may harm your family. Find out how to make your child’s environment less hazardous. Guests: Dr. Gina Solomon, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Andy Peri, Public Health Analyst with the Turtle Island Restoration Network.

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JUNE 2005

Performing Arts & The Developing Child
June 26, 2005
Music, dance and theater are all great ways to help children learn to express themselves, communicate their feelings and interact with the world. Guests: Andrea Temkin of Arts Council Silicon Valley and Asheba, beloved Bay Area musician and storyteller.

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Involving Fathers: Honoring Stan Seiderman
June 19, 2005
Stan Seiderman, founder of the Bay Area Male Involvement Project, believed that men play a crucial role in the healthy development of young children. We honor Stan and celebrate the importance of fathers on Father’s Day. Guests Ray Capper, director of the Alcanza Even Start Literacy Program, and Newt McDonald, executive director of Ephesian Children’s Center.

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Rona’s Book Club: Sibling Rivalry
June 12, 2005
Rona’s Book Club launches with special guest Dr. T. Berry Brazelton discussing his book Understanding Sibling Rivalry: The Brazelton Way. Guests: Pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Bart Feder, Rona’s brother and father of three.

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Talking About Autism
June 5, 2005
Do you have a child on the autism spectrum? Learn more about the evaluation, treatment and daily living with a child who has autism. Guests: Dr. Barbara Bennett, Director of the Child Development Center at California Pacific Medical Center, and Dr. Renee Wachtel, Director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital and Research Center at Oakland.

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MAY 2005

Keeping Kids Safe
May 29, 2005
Summer is almost upon us. How can you keep your children safe in the car, swimming, camping, playing or even hanging around your own house? Guests: Mark Altman of The Childproofer, Family Nurse Practitioner Anne Piotrowski-Altman, and Dr. Jim Carpenter of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.

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Disciplining Our Children With Respect
May 22, 2005
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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Understanding Temperament
May 15, 2005
Children come in many shapes, sizes and temperaments — from shy to spirited, sensitive to sociable. Guests: Jan Kristal, author of The Temperament Perspective: Working With Children’s Behavioral Styles, and Charles McKeithan, a father of three.

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Celebrating Mother’s Day: Teen Moms
May 8, 2005
Being a mother is a tough job with little training or preparation — especially if you’re a teen mom. Guests: Elena Munoz, 16-year-old mom to baby Joseph, and Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman, Manager of the TeenAge Program sponsored by Contra Costa Health Services.

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Asthma & Your Child’s Health
May 1, 2005
Asthma is the country’s most common illness. Learn more about asthma triggers, treatments and access to good health care for your family. Guests: Dr. Harold Farber, Associate Chief of Pediatrics at Kaiser Vallejo and author of Control Your Child’s Asthma, and Beryl Shaw, a Nurse Health Educator with the American Lung Association of the East Bay.

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APRIL 2005

Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence
April 24, 2005
Peer pressure, social alienation, and even the normal vulnerabilities that occur as kids get older leave pre-teens at particularly high risk for violence. Guests: Dave Kears, Vernon Bell, and Debbie Dean, three proponents of the Safe Passages Violence Prevention Strategy discuss how parents and teachers can help connect with middle schoolers, build resiliency, and resolve conflicts.

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Pre-school & Kids With Special Needs
April 17, 2005
Is your special needs child ready for pre-school — and is the pre-school ready for him or her? Rona and guests Rocio de Mateo Smith, Executive Director of Area Board 5 on Developmental Disabilities, and Michael Williams, Manager of Resource & Referral at the Contra Costa Child Care Council, discuss inclusion and the rights of parents of young children with special needs.

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What Do We Mean By School Readiness?
April 10, 2005
Kindergarteners come in many stages of development. Rona and guests Akemi Flynn, Executive Director of Project Cornerstone, and Frederick Ferrer, Executive Director of Estrella Family Services, discuss the emotional, social and educational needs of the whole child.

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School & The Social World of Pre-Teens
April 3, 2005
What do pre-teens face when they’re out of your house and out in the world? Rona and guests Dr. Mike Riera, headmaster of Redwood Day School and author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers , Dr. Mollie Galloway, co-director of Stanford University’s Stressed-Out Students study, and Debra Chasnoff, award-winning director of Let’s Get Real, a documentary about bullying in middle school, discuss the academic, peer and social pressures of kids ages 9 to 13.

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MARCH 2005

Making Ends Meet in the Bay Area
March 27, 2005
One in four Bay Area households make too little money to meet their basic needs. Rona and guests Patty Siegel, Executive Director of the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network, and Aimee Durfee of the National Economic Development and Law Center share strategies to help you make ends meet for your family.

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Children With Special Needs At Home And School
March 20, 2005
Children with special needs have an impact on everyone around them — at school, in the world and particularly within the family. Guest host Mike Riera, headmaster of the Redwood Day School, discusses this complex subject with guests James Ricks, facilitator of father’s groups for the Family Resource Network, and Kathryn Cleberg of the Foster Family Network.

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Art & The Developing Child
March 13, 2005
Crayons and finger paint are great ways for children to learn to express themselves. Rona and guests Arlene Shmaeff, Associate Director at the Museum of Children’s Art, and Don Adams, Executive Director of The Richmond Art Center, discuss how art can help parents connect with their kids.

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Growing & Changing Bodies & Minds
March 6, 2005
How do you talk to your pre-teen about puberty, sexual curiosity, body image or depression? Rona and guests 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.