Archive for May, 2009

403. Time Out

Richard Lange, Ph.D., MSW, LPC, Center for Family Services, Camden, New Jersey

Time Out is NOT to be used for punishment – seek natural and logical consequences for most situations.

Listen to podcast

Resources

www.activeparenting.com
www.loveandlogic.org
Teaching Self-Control: 24 to 36 Months

image

402. Teen Driving II

Phil Berardelli, journalist, author, Safe Young Drivers: A Guide for Parents and Teens

Listen to podcast

Resources

www.safeyoungdrivers.com
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 703-247-1500
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
Students Against Destructive Decisions

imageimage

401. What Kids Need in a National Medical Emergency

Dr. Lisa G. Kaplowitz, Health Director, Alexandria, Virginia Health Department  

Listen to podcast

Resources

Center for Disease Control – Also is linked to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Web site
Has excellent information for preparing children for emergencies
ready.gov/kids
babyzone.com – articles to prepare children for emergency
Red Cross

Many states have great sites as well:
Virginia Department of Health
Local Poison Control Centers
Telephone 211 Services – many are social service links
            (don’t use 911 for non-real emergency  situations)

400. Premature Babies (Part II)

Dr. Siva Subramanian, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Georgetown University Hospital

Listen to podcast

Resources

March of Dimes for Babies
March of Dimes
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development  (NICHD)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Nemours Foundation

Early Arrival: Finding the Magic of Everyday Moments With Your Baby in the NICU (booklet)
English, Spanish

imageimageimageimage

399. Premature Babies (Part I)

Dr. Siva Subramanian, Chief, Division of Neonatology, Georgetown University Hospital

Listen to podcast

Resources

March of Dimes for Babies
March of Dimes
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development  (NICHD)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Nemours Foundation
Early Arrival: Finding the Magic of Everyday Moments With Your Baby in the NICU (booklet)
English, Spanish

imageimageimageimage