Positive Parenting, September 30, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Robert Shechet, Chief Dental Officer for HealthNet.

Topic: The importance of taking good care of children’s teeth.

Issues: The real causes of tooth decay; why cavities are more common then just 10 years ago; the right way to brush children’s teeth; the right age a child should go to the dentist the first time.

Guest 2: Alison Mackey, coauthor of The Bilingual Edge.

Topic: Why, when, and how to teach your child a second language.

Issues: The amazing benefits that come from learning a second language. How to select the language that will maximize those benefits for your child; finding materials and programs that will help your child achieve fluency.

 

 Positive Parenting, September 23, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Jill Stamm, author of Bright From the Start.

Topic: A simple, science-based way to nurture your child’s developing mind from birth – age 3.

Issues: Why Baby Einstein might do more harm than good for your child; understanding how your baby’s brain develops; a look at research that shows that your child’s needs are simpler than you might have thought—and completely within your ability to provide.

Guest 2: Linda Silbert, co-author of Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.

Topic: What parents need to know and do to help kids achieve their potential.

Issues: Learning the real causes of bad grades; improving communication with your children; addressing problems in a positive and constructive manner; getting children excited about school.

 

 Positive Parenting, September 16, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Danielle Wood, director of editorial for www.Education.com.

Topic: A great resource for parents who want to stay on top of their children’s education.

Issues: Articles, resources, and activities on hundreds of

Topics that can help parents make learning more fun.

Guest 2: Judy Molland, author of Straight Talk About Schools Today.

Topic: Understanding the system so your child can succeed.

Issues:Issues: What is the No Child Left Behind law anyway? What are charter schools? How do you get help for a child with learning disabilities? and answers to about 100 more important questions about school and education.

 

 Positive Parenting, September 9, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Lori Long, author of The Parent’s Guide to Family-Friendly Work.

Topic: Finding the balance between employment and enjoyment.

Issues: How to target family-friendly careers and jobs; evaluating the family-friendly claims of your current employer; negotiating alternate work arrangements; strategies for stay-at-home parents wanting to return to the workplace.

Guest 2: Karen Steede Terry, author of Full-Time Woman, Part-Time Career.

Topic: More mothers are opting for part-time work over full-time.

Issues; Lunching a flexible business that fits your life, feeds your family, and fuels your brain; how to transition from full-time to part time or to consulting; the benefits of opening your own business.

 

 Positive Parenting, September 2, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Nick Dubin, author of Asperger’s Syndrome and Bullying.

Topic: Strategies and solutions for kids with Asperger’s Syndrome and their parents.

Issues: Almost all children with Asperger’s are victimized by bullies between the ages of 11 and 19; the traits that make children with Asperger’s particularly susceptible to bullying; teaching children how to tell the difference between bullying and true friendship.

Guest 2: Joel Haber, author of Bullyproof Your Child for Life.

Topic: Protecting children from teasing, taunting, and bullying for good.

Issues: How our culture glorifies bullies and holds abusive people (like Simon Cowell on American Idol) up as role models; specific questions, comebacks, and action steps to help any child build resilience and confidence, and thrive in school, camp, sports, and beyond.