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JUNE 2008

Helping Preteens Develop a Healthy Body Image June 29, 2008 Early adolescence is a time when young people's bodies start to change. There is a great deal of pressure from the media and peers to be thin or look sexy. Sometimes preteens act out insecurities about their bodies in the form of cutting or eating disorders, or they might experience depression or anxiety. As a child's body begins to develop it's important to encourage their self-esteem, confidence, and a positive body image. Rona and guests offer ideas on how preteens develop a healthy view of themselves, and how to recognize when help is needed. Guests: Dr. Joan Valente, an Assistant Professor at University of California, San Francisco with a joint appointment in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, and Dr. Seth Ammerman, medical director of the Mobile Adolescent Health Services “Teen Van.”  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Community Violence June 22, 2008 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. We address the effects of violence on children, offer ideas on how to talk about violence, and grapple with ways communities can work on violence prevention. 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.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Voice of Youth Affected by Violence with Xan West, edited by Lacey Daniell  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Segment (64Kbps MP3) Emotional Needs of New Fathers June 15, 2008 New moms aren't the only ones who get the baby blues and need attention. Some men suffer from anxiety, depression and mood swings after the birth of a child. Yet few people, including health care providers, realize that postpartum depression effects anywhere from 10%- 25% of new fathers. Many men find themselves feeling isolated and lonely after the birth of their baby, and their needs often go unnoticed. We discuss what new dads need. Guests: Dr. Will Courtenay, a psychotherapist and creator of www.saddaddy.com, and Eric Reynolds, a facilitator of fathers' support groups for Bananas, as they discuss what new dads need.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Fatherhood Changes with Lacey Daniell  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Segment (64Kbps MP3) Traveling with Kids and Summer Safety Tips June 8, 2008 Whether hopping in the car to drive up the road to grandma’s house or getting on a plane to travel across country, traveling with kids can be daunting. Taking children away from their comfortable environments and structure can be nerve- wracking. However, thoughtful planning and useful tips can make traveling with children…actually vacation. Hear ideas for taking the stress out of traveling with children.Guests: Shelly Rivoli, author of Travels with Baby, and Dr. Peggy Desler, a pediatric physician at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Nurturing Creative Play June 1, 2008 Childhood is often thought of as synonymous with a time for imagination and play. Make-believe in early childhood has been linked to the development of creativity, critical thinking and even emotional regulation. Play is used in children’s therapy for dealing with childhood issues as far reaching as stress, changing schools, and even death of a loved one. Yet, in an increasingly technological and commercialized era of toys, TV and pre-packaged dress-up, are we squelching imagination? Guests: Susan Linn, author of The Case for Make-Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World and Jennifer Adcock, a Kindergarten teacher at Malcolm X Elementary School in Berkeley, CA.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

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MAY 2008

Friends and Bullies: The Social Lives of Preteens May 25, 2008 During the preteen years (ages 9 to 13) a child’s social world tends to take on new significance in their lives. As kids experience the physical and emotional changes of early adolescence, their friendships become increasingly important. Challenging relationships with friends and bullies, at school and online, can deeply impact a child’s well-being. Guests: Dr. Tom Tarshis, MD, MPH, President and Medical Director of the Bay Area Children’s Association, and Mandy Stracke, Lead Peer Advisory Teacher at Quimby Oak Middle School.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Preteen Bullying with Lacey Daniell  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Segment (64Kbps MP3) Making Science Fun for Children May 18, 2008 Children are naturally curious about the world around them and the way things work. By making science fun for kids we can nurture their inquisitive minds and encourage their learning. Guests: Chris Giorni, founder of Tree Frog Treks, and Elina Wong, author of Kids’ Adventures Around San Francisco Bay.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Moms Speak Out On Food and Love May 11, 2008 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. Guests: Amy Kalafa, producer of the documentary film Two Angry Moms, Karen Pertschuk, MPH, RD, mother and nutritionist, and Kelly Robinson, consultant for nutrition and healthy eating programs with Alameda County and the California Nutrition Network.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Young Children May 4, 2008 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 Director of the Parent-Infant Program and the Early Childhood Mental Health Program at the Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

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APRIL 2008

Talking to Your Preteen about Puberty and Sexuality April 27, 2008 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.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Rona's Book Club: The Happiest Toddler on the Block (DVD) April 20, 2008 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.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Growing Up with Asperger’s Syndrome April 13, 2008 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 Michael John Carley, Executive Director of GRASP: The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership and author of Asperger’s from the Inside Out.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Music and Dance in Children’s Lives April 6, 2008 Exposing young children to music and dance can help them learn to express themselves, communicate their feelings, interact with the world, and have fun. Guests: Asheba Wilson, musical storyteller, and Crystal Baik, co-coordinator of the Moving Parents and Children Together (MPACT) Program at Luna Kids Dance.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

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MARCH 2008

Academic Stress in the Preteen Years March 30, 2008 During the preteen years, ages 9 to 13, children experience numerous changes and transitions including the move from elementary to middle school. What can parents and teachers do to help preteens succeed in school with confidence and minimal stress? Guests: Denise Pope, PhD, Founder and Director of SOS: Stressed Out Students at Stanford University and author of “Doing School”: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students, Damion McNeil, History Teacher at Willard Middle School in the Berkeley Unified School District, and sixth grader Zoe Yi.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Asthma and Children: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention March 23, 2008 Asthma affects over six million children in the United States, and the majority develop symptoms before the age of five. What factors contribute to the onset of asthma, and what can parents and teachers do to respond to and reduce asthmatic symptoms? Guests: Michael Cabana, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and Rose Qabazard, RN, Asthma Nurse Specialist for Oakland Unified School District.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) The Effects of Domestic Violence on the Family March 16, 2008 Domestic violence impacts the lives of everyone in the family, and can be especially devastating to children. Adults need help to break the cycle of violence and children need support to heal from its effects. Guests: Devorah Levine, JD, Coordinator of Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence, and Debra Milinsky, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker with Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) The Cost of Living in the Bay Area March 9, 2008 The Bay Area has so much to offer families, but the cost of living here is one of the highest in the country. What resources are available to families working hard to become financially self-sufficient and afford all they need to raise healthy, happy kids? Guests: Stephanie Upp, Vice President of EARN, and Lorne Needle, Vice President of Community Investment at the United Way of the Bay Area.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Reading With Your Child March 2, 2008 Reading with children is one of the most important things you can do to prepare them for learning. Exploring stories helps children develop their language, critical thinking, and coping skills while instilling them with a love of reading that can last a lifetime. Guests: Lygia Stebbing, Program Director at Jumpstart, and Christy Estrovitz, Early Literacy Specialist with the San Francisco Public Library.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

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FEBRUARY 2008

Premature Babies and Their Families February 24, 2008 Approximately 1 out of every 8 babies are born prematurely in the U.S. What resources are available for their families and how do we ensure that premature children receive the care and opportunities they need for healthy development? Guests: Balaji Govindaswami, MD, MPH, Chief of Neonatology at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Alison Brooks, RNC, MS, Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Are We Overmedicating Our Children? February 17, 2008 A growing number of toddlers and young children are being prescribed medications for issues ranging from attention problems to mood disorders. Are we too quick to medicate our children? What should parents know in order to make informed decisions about their children’s needs? Guests: Dr. Glen Elliott, PhD, MD, Chief Psychiatrist and Interim Clinical Services Director at the The Children’s Health Council and author of Medicating Young Minds, and Dr. Lawrence Diller, MD, behavioral and developmental pediatrician and author of The Last Normal Child: Essays on the Intersection of Kids, Culture and Psychiatric Drugs.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Perspectives on Medication with Lacey Daniell  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Segment (64Kbps MP3 ZIP) Teaching Our Kids to Love the Earth February 10, 2008 Our children’s future is dependent on a healthy and thriving planet. As parents and teachers, it’s our responsibility to expose children to the beauty of the natural world and to help them understand their role within it. Guests: Annie Leonard, sustainability and environmental health expert and creator of The Story of Stuff, and Angelina Vergara, service-learning coordinator at Civicorps Elementary School.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M) Your Child’s Healthy Teeth February 3, 2008 Children's healthy development, including their healthy smiles and good dental care, affects their overall well-being. Guests: Richard Sobel, DDS, pediatric dentist (www.abkidsdent.com) and President of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation, and Debi Diaz, RDA, Executive Director of Community Oral Health Services in Monterey County.  LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)     DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

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