Nov
07
2011
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| Guest: Gever Tulley, author of of 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Children Do. |
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Topic: Teaching your children about safety by helping them learn to manage risk.
Issues: Exciting ways for your children (and you) to explore the world around them; melting glass, walking a tightrope, tasting electricity, throwing things out of moving cars, deconstructing appliances, and more. |
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Oct
31
2011
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| Guest 1: Debra Lynn Dadd, author of Toxic Free . |
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Topic: How to protect your health and home from the chemicals that are making you sick.
Issues: Understanding how toxic chemicals in ordinary consumer products affect health; what you’ll need to do to reduce your exposure right now; how to immediately start saving money on home care products. |
| Guest 2: Heli Perrett, author of The Safe Food Handbook . |
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Topic: How to make smart choices about risky foods.
Issues: Recognize the riskiest foods and places to eat; protect yourself from dangerous microbes like e.coli and salmonella; reduce toxins that can build up in your body; learn which corners you can cut and which you shouldn’t ; enjoy your favorite foods without hurting your health or your budget. |
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Oct
24
2011
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Oct
17
2011
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| Guest 1: Joanna Dolgoff, author of Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right. |
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Topic: No calorie counting, no dieting, no off-limits foods!
Issues: No foods are off limits—in fact, occasional treats are essential; helping kids get the nutrients they need; understanding the obesity epidemic and its impact on children and families; sample menus, meal plans, and recipes. |
| Guest 2: Amy Kalafa, author of Lunch Wars. |
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Topic: How to start a school food revolution and win the battle for our children’s health.
Issues: Why parents need to be active in their community; how to motivate your child to choose broccoli over Pop Tarts (yes, it can be done!) evaluating a school’s lunch program and wellness policy; what a lunch menu makeover can look like. |
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Oct
10
2011
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| Guest: Vanessa Van Petten, author of Do I Get My Allowance Before or after I’m Grounded? . |
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Topic: Stop fighting, start talking, and get to know your teen.
Issues: Changing how you talk; stop fighting the same fight; the new, 21st century bully; figuring out friendships; why you don’t need to worry … as much. |
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Oct
03
2011
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| Guest: Marina Koestler Ruben, author of Tutor Your Own Child . |
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Topic: Boost grades and inspire a lifelong love of learning without paying for a professional tutor.
Issues: Why tutor your own child? The mechanics of tutoring; creating a good learning environment at home; the upside and downside of technology; the parent-tutor lifestyle. |
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