Archives of Family 411 Radio Show
RIPIN's original radio show Family 411 explored different family issues with health, education, and parenting experts and parents who had first hand experience with their own children.
Listen to past episodes below and get answers to questions like: How do I talk with my children’s teacher? How much is too much TV? How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten? Is my child getting the most from his education program or from her visit to the pediatrican?
January 26, 2008
Preemies in Rhode Island: Caring for the Smallest Babies in the Ocean State
Dr. Betty Vohr, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Follow-Up Clinic at Women and Infants' Hospital; Amy Collins, RIPIN Parent Consultant at the Neonatal Intensive Care Follow-Up Clinic.
January 19, 2008
Does You Child Have Trouble Learning?
We'll discuss learning disabilities, learning problems and how to get an educational evaluation. Deb Belanger, RIPIN Education Advocacy Coordinator.
January 12, 2008
Why Can't We All Get Some Sleep?
How to help you and your kids get a good night's sleep. Tips from the experts. Dr. Judy Owens, Rhode Island Hospital Sleep Clinic.
January 5, 2008
Keeping Your Kids Healthy This Winter and Fun Winter Family Activities
Dr. Roger Fazio, Pediatrician, Wakefield Pediatrics; Megan Fischer, Providence Children's Museum.
December 22, 2007
Create a More Peaceful Holiday and Plan for the Year Ahead
Discuss meaningful family traditions, dealing with demands and disappointments. And, ways to take care of yourself and discover your spirit in2008! Lisa Landry, Pediatric Coordinator Liaison at CNDC at Rhode Island Hospital; Susan Lake, Spiritual Coordinator for VNS and Hasbro Children's Hospital.
December 15, 2007
The Special Challenges for Special Families Around the Holidays
A look at military families and families who have children with special needs. Jennifer Rose, Family Coordinator for the RI National Guard; Joanne Quinn, The Autism Project of RI.
December 8, 2007
Winter Home Safety and Choosing the Perfect Holiday Gifts for the Children in Your Life
Lori Lind, Occupational Therapist and owner of Brainwaves Toys in Narragansett; Warwick Fire Inspector Steven Kudzma.
November 17, 2007
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Special guest best selling "What's Happening to my Body" author Lynda Madaras; Miriam Inonencio, CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Rhode Island; Kristina Diamond, Director of Public Relations and Community Affairs.
November 10, 2007
How to Raise a Money Smart Kid
We'll learn how to talk money with our children everything from allowance, saving, working, and gratitude. Mike Paolino, Financial Adviser for Edward Jones Financial in Wakefield.
November 3, 2007
How to Make a Difference in Your Community
We'll discuss volunteer opportunities for the whole family as the holidays approach. Guest - Dr. Tim Warren will discuss his Klimb for Kidz to Mt. Everest in 2008.
October 27, 2007
Halloween Safety and Halloween Dental Health
We'll talk about safety for kids while they are trick or treating and also about dental health with sweets. Also, how to take good care of their teeth: Dr. Craig Elice, of Pediatric Dentistry in Cranston and Providence; Marty Dellapenna, Rite Smiles program at Dept. of Human Service.
October 13, 2007
How to Talk to Your Child's Teacher
Advice for your most challenging school situations. Deb Belanger, Special Education Advocacy Coordinator at RIPIN; Mary Anne Roll, Membership Extension Chair for the Rhode Island PTA.
October 6, 2007
Disability resources and information for youth with disabilities and their families as they transition to adulthood. Also, discuss planning for college, Pam O'Brien, Family Liaison RIPIN; Theresa Curran, West Bay Regional Transition Center.
September 29, 2007
Do You Want to Be a Foster Parent?
Discuss the challenges and the joys of being a foster parent. We'll look at foster care system in RI. Robin Perez, DCYF; Bernie Hicks, Adoption RI; Christine Catagis, Foster Parent.
September 22, 2007
What is High School Reform and What Does it Mean for My Teen?
Roy Seitsinger, Director of Middle and High School Reform, RI Dept. of Education. Denise Boule, Principal of Exeter-West Greenwich Regional High School.
September 8, 2007
The State of the Rhode Island Working Family
Darlene Price, Office of Housing and Community Development. Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute.
September 1, 2007
What do they mean for families? What is No Child Left Behind? Why do we do state-wide fall testing for children? What's a Title 1 school? Carmen Boucher, Family Involvement Specialist at RIPIN; Janet Carroll Title 1 Coordinator, RI Dept. of Education.
August 25, 2007
What is it? What are the supports in our community and at schools. Cheryl Leonard, RIPIN workshop presenter.
August 18, 2007
We'll answer all of your most important "new parent" questions and discuss post-partum depression. Kathy Rubenstein, VNS/Amy Quinn. Sharon Santilli, Rhode Island Director of Child Support.
August 11, 2007
Strategies for Discipline and Behavior Modification for Families of Children with Special Needs
Dr. Foster Cline. Also, discussion of the film "Boy in the World" depicting a child with a disability included in a regular education pre-school classroom. Dr. Penny Kadmon, RIPIN Board Member.
August 4, 2007
Sibling Relationships and Rivalries
How to keep the peace at home and create long term positive relationships between our kids - Dr. Debra Lobato, Director of Child Psychology at Hasbro Children's Hospital.
July 21, 2007
How does it affect our children? Matt Boucher, social worker at Women and Infants Hospital, Project LINK. Travis Hermance, Social Worker at the Providence Center.
July 14, 2007
Selecting the Right Daycare or Pre-school for Your Child
Tips and advice. Deb Bankauskas, Crayons Childcare, Trudeau, Warwick.
July 7, 2007
Technology, the Media and Your Kids
How much is too much - Dr. Mary Ellen Tillotson, Rhode Island College.
June 30, 2007
Summertime safety for your kids
Dr. Susan Stuart, pediatrician at South County Pediatrics. Kerri Chatten, Officer of Warwick Police Department.
June 23, 2007
Parenting your kids during the tough years
Maryann Rosenthall, nationally acclaimed speaker and author of "Be a Parent, Not a Push Over"
June 9, 2007
Jan Shedd, Office for Family, Youth, and School Success, Department of Health. Dr. Foster Cline, author of “Parenting Teens with Love and Logic.”
June 2, 2007
Children's Nutrition and Excercise
Lara D'Antuono, Warwick Boys and Girls Club. Kathy Cullinen, nutrionist at Department of Health.
May 26, 2007
Early Intervention and The Parent Consultant Program at RIPIN
What to do if your child under 3 is not hitting their milestones. Deborah Milton, RIPIN, and Maureen Whelen, Sherlock Center on Disabilites.
May 19, 2007
All ages, tips, discussion. David Payton, BULLY Program, Kaleidoscope Theatre, Erika Cannon from the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center.
May 12, 2007
Mary Grace Hood. Carol Manglass, Parent Consultant, RIPIN and Debra Gilbert who wrote “Motherhood Without Guilt.”
May 5, 2007
RIPIN Family Friendly Walk Through and ways to spruce up your school. Marsha Schlessinger, RIPIN.
April 21, 2007
How to make your home environmentally and physically safe for your kids
Lead safety, asthma, "green cleaning," and childproofing. Carol Schaeder, Warwick Lead Hazard Reduction Program. Lee Ann Freitas, RIPIN, Newport Housing Healthy Homes Initiative.
April 7, 2007
Autism Walk and RI autism awareness day. Joanne Quinn, the Autism Project of RI. Pam O'Brien, RIPIN.
March 31, 2007
Selecting and Preparing for Summer Camp in RI
With guest Peter Swain of Camp Fuller, YMCA.
March 24, 2007
Early childhood development. Deb Meiklejohn, Parents As Teachers Program.
March 10, 2007
More independence and college immunizations. RIPIN College Forum. Sue Donovan, Rosie Boyle, Alice Woods.
February 10, 2007
How to communicate more effectively with all the people in your child's life.
With RIPIN staff member Marsha Schlesinger.
February 3, 2007
Parent Involvement in schools and how to get involved. Deb Belanger.