A series for parents on Navigating the Middle and High School Years a six-part series co-hosted by Beth Samuelson, SOS and Nurse Rona Renner, RN of Childhood Matters. Last Sunday each month from 7-8 AM:
June 27 - The Effect of the Budget Crisis on Our Middle and Secondary Schools
August 29 - Teen Health - the effects of sleep, nutrition and exercise on academic success
September 26 - Gender Performance Gap - Why boys are falling behind and what we can do
October 31 - Gap Year, Alternatives to 4-year Colleges
As California grapples with budget woes, valuable programs are in danger. What does this mean for our schools? What sort of solutions do we have to ensure a bright future? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of Student Organizational Services, and Rona Renner, RN, and a guest as they discuss the impact of a shattered economy on schools and how to make the best of an increasingly difficult situation for educators, parents and students:
• Wilma Chan currently serves as vice president for Policy at Children Now.
Are you frustrated when your teen responds with one-word sentences or shrugs? Do you find yourself at a loss when whatever you say is met with defensiveness and anger? Parents of teens often resort to lecturing, blaming, grilling, and shaming as they attempt to keep their adolescent safe and on track. Guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, is joined by Michael Simon, MFT, a psychotherapist and the founder of Practical Help for Parents to learn tools for effective communication with teens.
“Homework sucks!” Does your teen complain bitterly about his homework load? Does he have trouble getting started, getting it completed, and turning it in on time? A poor homework track record can have a serious impact on an otherwise bright teen’s school success. Co-hosts Nurse Rona and Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, and a Damion McNeil, a sixth grade teacher at Willard Middle School in Berkeley, CA, discuss helping students manage their homework load effectively. DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50MB)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Teens - 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. LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50MB)
The Teen Brain in the Digital Age - November 29, 2009 Twitter, iPods, text messages, andYouTubeare just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the new media that is becoming a fixture of our culture. Research is finding that today's fast-paced, media-driven life is altering the way young minds develop. What are some of the challenges and benefits of today's digital age? Co-hostsBeth Samuelson, ofStudent Organizational Servicesand Nurse Rona were joined by guestJason Brand, LCSW, founder ofPositive Technology Relationships, to discuss cutting through the media noise and helping your teen improve their learning skills. LISTENStreaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)DOWNLOADEntire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
Emotional Side of Learning - October 25, 2009
You may remember that being a teenager isn't always easy. How can you help your teen manage academic and emotional stress? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, director of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona Renner, RN, will be joined by guests Dr. Michael Tompkins, PhD, co-author of My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, and Alex Georgakopoulos, LMFT, a family therapist at Coyote Coast, to learn how to recognize the different pressures your teen is facing, and how to provide support and resources, and stay connected. LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 51M)
How Does Your Teen Learn? - September 27, 2009
Do you wonder why your teen struggles with some assignments, yet flies through others with great ease? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, Director of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona Renner, RN, and a guest for a discussion on multiple intelligences and learning styles. We'll talk about how to translate your child's interests and hobbies into better study skills, and to use them to improve school success. Guest: Melissa Jones, a teacher at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette, California. LISTEN Streaming Audio (64Kbps M3U)DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
