Our children face great pressure to exceed and excel each year, starting at a very young age. One example is that the amount of homework students are assigned is increasing steadily. Join Nurse Rona, guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of
, and a guest as they discuss how to help students balance their workload and work smarter, not harder! What do you think about how much homework your child has? Do you think it helps them learn? • Gina M. Biegel, MA, LMFT, is a California-based psychotherapist currently in private practice with Stressed Teens in the Bay Area.
Are you often baffled by the difference between the way adults and teens think? What’s unique about the teen brain? Is it "wired for chaos?" Learn how understanding teenagerss neurologically can make you a more effective and compassionate parent. Join Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of
and co-host of our special series, Your Teen Matters, and her guests as they discuss how to make sense of the "teen brain." • Tim Browne, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lafayette, CA. • Andrew J. Giammona, MD, practicing child and adolescent psychiatry at Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
Helping Teens Cope with Stress - Aug 28, 2011 Starting a new academic year with the renewed pressures of homework and a busy life outside of school can be stressful and overwhelming for many teens. It’s important that they learn to balance their workload and social life and still find time for themselves! In this episode, Nurse Rona and guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, discuss how families can offer support and encourage healthy habits for handling stress. What would help your teen manage the strains of life back in school?
• W. Keith Sutton, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in San Rafael and San Francisco.
Middle school and high school students frequently struggle with one or more classes during their school career. When should you be concerned that there may be an undiagnosed learning disability to be addressed? What are the signs to look for, and to whom can you go to for help? Join guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services to find out more about earning disabilities, how to get your child assessed, and where to go for help. This episode is a part of our special series, Your Teen Matters. Our guests experts:
• Dr. Cynthia Peterson, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in the Bay Area for nearly 15 years. • Cheryl Theis is an education advocate at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), and a parent of five, including two with disabilities.
Alternative Options After High School, October 2010
For many high school graduates, higher education is the expected next step. What if your high school senior is not ready or able to attend a traditional four-year college — at least right away? How do you know if your teen is one of those students who would benefit from a different plan? Listen in as Nurse Rona and Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, co-hosts of our Your Teen Matters series, discuss post-high school options and alternatives. This show is a continuation of our special series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years. • Ilene Abrams, a college counselor at Envision Academy. • Wes Riggins, parent of two boys, 16- and 18-years-old.
Do Boys Learn Differently from Girls? September 2010 Why are boys lagging behind girls academically? New data shows that boys have dropped behind in reading in every state; this problem seems to cut to the core of boys’ difficulties keeping up in school. Additionally, struggling boys are twice as likely as girls to be suspended, and three times as likely face school expulsion. Join us as Nurse Rona and guests discuss how we can more effectively engage boys in school and motivate them to succeed. Guests:
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)
Starting a new academic year with the renewed pressures of homework and a busy life outside of school can be stressful and overwhelming for many teens. It’s important that they learn to balance their workload and social life and still find time for themselves! In this episode, Nurse Rona and guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of 
Why are boys lagging behind girls academically? New data shows that boys have dropped behind in reading in every state; this problem seems to cut to the core of boys’ difficulties keeping up in school. Additionally, struggling boys are twice as likely as girls to be suspended, and three times as likely face school expulsion. Join us as Nurse Rona and guests discuss how we can more effectively engage boys in school and motivate them to succeed. Guests:
