We are pleased to be able to be able to introduce Nurse Rona and her excellent Childhood Matters radio show to Wirral Mums visitors.

Each week nurse Rona and her guests discuss topics that are of importance to all parents such as Preventing Neglect and Child Abuse and provide tips and strategies that we all can benefit from.

Childhood Matters is produced by Interactive Parenting Media and broadcasts live every Sunday morning across San Francisco, Monterey & Santa Cruz.

We at Wirral Mums have been long time admirers of Nurse Rona and her show and thanks to the Childhood Matters team we are able to offer mums across Wirral access to the radio programme via our website.
 
Please click on the links below to either listen online or download to listen later. 

Childhood Matters is The radio show for parents and all who care for kids.

Rona Renner, Executive Director of Interactive Parenting Media and Childhood Matters Host

Rona Renner, RN, is an accomplished parent educator and talk show facilitator. In addition to her role as host of Childhood Matters, she has been a guest expert on radio and has appeared on national television segments on CNN and 20/20 and is a monthly guest on ABC 7's The View From The Bay. Rona is the parent of four children, ages 20 to 38, grandparent of two, and has been a registered nurse for over 40 years with a wide range of experience in health care, administration, and patient education in New York, California, Zaire, and India.

www.childhoodmatters.org

Breastfeeding and Other Healthy, Inexpensive Ways to Feed Babies
Original Broadcast: August 1, 2010

When it's possible, breastfeeding is a great cost- effective way to keep you and your baby healthy. Making your own baby food is another way to provide low cost fresh nutritious food. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they answer parents' questions and give tips for feeding babies. Guests:

• Georgia Montgomery, CD, CBE, CLE, is a perinatal health educator as well as the founder and program director for The Parents Center.
• Rosario Sandoval-Galvan, IBCLC, program director for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department WIC Program.

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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Original Broadcast: April 11, 2010

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse, nor keep their experience a secret. How can we protect our children from life long consequences and offer them safe environments in which to heal and grow? How can parents and teachers identify the signs of child sexual abuse? Join Nurse Rona and guests to discuss child sexual abuse:

• Rhonda James, executive director of Community Violence Solutions.
• Molly Jardiniano, director of Child Safety Awareness at San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Centre.

DOWNLOAD Entire Programme (54:44 MP3 38MB)

The Challenges of Tackling Childhood Obesity
Original Broadcast: March 7, 2010

According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Obese and overweight children are at greater risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer. Fortunately, healthy lifestyle choices can lower your family’s risk for developing related diseases. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they offer ideas and resources to increase your family’s health and well being.

Guests:  Michelle Stern, founder of What’s Cooking.
• Dr. Peggy Desler, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, Richmond Medical Center.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Teens
Original Broadcast: January 31, 2010

Teenagers struggle with homework assignments, test taking, and appropriate classroom behavior for many reasons. A certain percentage of teens will be diagnosed with a neurobiological disorder or a learning disability. When teens have ADHD they have to work hard to complete tasks and focus on their goals. Many students with ADHD also have other learning disabilities, which adds to classroom challenges.

Co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of Student Organizational Services, and Nurse Rona, and guests discuss how to help teens with learning and attention issues achieve success. Guests: Dr. Dale Jacknow, MD. Ryan Riggins, a high school student with ADHD.

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