http://archives.weru.org Audio archives of spoken word broadcasts from Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill (weru.org) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:17:06 +0000 en hourly 1 Copyright © WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives 2011 archives@weru.org (WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives) archives@weru.org (WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives) 1440 http://weru.org/sites/all/themes/marinelli/weru/img/WERU-podcast-small-20110628.png http://archives.weru.org 144 144 Audio archives of spoken word broadcasts from Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, ME 99.9 Bangor (weru.org) WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12512 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12512#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:23 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=8556 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12512/feed 0 0:58:49 Issue: Childhood Development Broadcast Time: 10-11 a.m. Program Topic: Investing in young children Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) Why is early childhood investment an economic imperative for our state? b) What are some examples of [...] Issue: Childhood Development Broadcast Time: 10-11 a.m. Program Topic: Investing in young children Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) Why is early childhood investment an economic imperative for our state? b) What are some examples of the payoff that investing in young children offers? c) What is the content of the new report from the state Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Development Foundation, entitled “Making Maine Work: Investment in Young Children = Real Economic Development”? Guest: A) Ed Cervone, Senior Program Director of the Maine Development Foundation and co-chair of the Maine Children’s Growth Council Call In Program: No Political Broadcast: No Host: Cathy Jacobs Engineer: Joel Mann archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-122811 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-122811#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:24 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=8445 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-122811/feed 0 0:57:28 Issue: Early Childhood Development Broadcast Time: 10-11 a.m. Program Topic: Maine Children’s Growth Council Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) What is the Maine Children’s Growth Council? b) Why is the research on early brain develo[...] Issue: Early Childhood Development Broadcast Time: 10-11 a.m. Program Topic: Maine Children’s Growth Council Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) What is the Maine Children’s Growth Council? b) Why is the research on early brain development important? c) What are some current issues faced by our state that concern babies and young children? Guests by name and affiliation: A) Karen Heck, Senior Program Officer at the Bingham Program and member of the Maine Children’s Growth Council Call In Program: Yes Host: Cathy Jacobs Engineer: Amy Browne archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102611 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102611#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:26 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=8186 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102611/feed 0 0:56:42 Program Name: Baby Talk Broadcast Date: October 26, 2011 Broadcast Time: 10:00 a.m. Program Topic: Investing in Early Childhood Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) Why is investing in early childhood a sound economic strategy? b) How d[...] Program Name: Baby Talk Broadcast Date: October 26, 2011 Broadcast Time: 10:00 a.m. Program Topic: Investing in Early Childhood Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a) Why is investing in early childhood a sound economic strategy? b) How do early experiences promote healthy (or unhealthy) brain development? c) What specific activities help to nurture baby’s brains? Guests by name and affiliation: A) Steve Rowe, early childhood advocate and former Attorney General of Maine B) C ) Call In Program: Yes Political Broadcast: Host: Cathy Jacobs Engineer: Amy Browne archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-92811 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-92811#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00:35 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7964 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-92811/feed 0 0:57:36 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: “The No-Cry Discipline Solution” What are some common challenges that parents face regarding behavior and discipline? How can hunger, frustration or lack or sleep affect chi[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: “The No-Cry Discipline Solution” What are some common challenges that parents face regarding behavior and discipline? How can hunger, frustration or lack or sleep affect children’s (and parent’s) behavior? How can distraction, making choices and creating routines help create positive behaviors? Guest: Elizabeth Pantley, author of “The No-Cry Discipline Solution” and other books for parents Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-82411 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-82411#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:07 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7831 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-82411/feed 0 0:58:21 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Parent’s Needs What is the Consciously Parenting Project? Why are parent’s needs important? How does it affect children when parents’ needs aren’t met? What ar[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Parent’s Needs What is the Consciously Parenting Project? Why are parent’s needs important? How does it affect children when parents’ needs aren’t met? What are some ways that parents can meet their own and their children’s needs? Guest: Rebecca Thompson, founder and executive director of the Consciously Parenting Project, www.consciouslyparenting.com Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-72711 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-72711#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:00:25 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7794 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-72711/feed 0 0:59:21 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: How the Prenatal Year SHapes the Rest of OUur Lives WHat is the new field of “fetal origins”? How do prenatal nutrition, stress and substance exposure affect people later? [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: How the Prenatal Year SHapes the Rest of OUur Lives WHat is the new field of “fetal origins”? How do prenatal nutrition, stress and substance exposure affect people later? What are some implications of fetal ultrasound? Guest: Annie Murphy Paul, author of “Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives” Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-62211 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-62211#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:54 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7733 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-62211/feed 0 0:59:02 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Birthing the Future What is “Birthing the Future”? Why is the “primal period” (pre-conception to the 1st birthday) so important? How does science support claims[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Birthing the Future What is “Birthing the Future”? Why is the “primal period” (pre-conception to the 1st birthday) so important? How does science support claims of the “primal period”? Guest: Suzanne Arms, author of “Immaculate Deception” and 6 other books and director of “Birthing the Future”. Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52511 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52511#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 14:00:26 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7625 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52511/feed 0 1:00:27 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Waldorf Education What is the Waldorf approach to early education? What is the Waldorf philosophy about teaching children to read? What was it like to attend a Waldorf school? Guests: [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Waldorf Education What is the Waldorf approach to early education? What is the Waldorf philosophy about teaching children to read? What was it like to attend a Waldorf school? Guests: Diane Fitzgerald, founder of the “Morning Garden” parent-toddler program at the Bay School in Blue Hill, Maine; Quinn Mitchell, high school junior who attended the Bay School; Haydee Mitchell, Quinn’s mom Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-42711 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-42711#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:26 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7509 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-42711/feed 0 0:58:24 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: How To Teach Your Child to Read and Write – from Baby to Age 7 Guest: Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of Raising Confident Readers How do kids really learn to read? And how can you encour[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: How To Teach Your Child to Read and Write – from Baby to Age 7 Guest: Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of Raising Confident Readers How do kids really learn to read? And how can you encourage reading and writing from the start? Our guest today is literacy expert Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of Raising Confident Readers: How To Teach Your Child to Read and Write – from Baby to Age 7. Dr. Gentry talks about ways that parents can encourage and play with their children in the earliest years of life, providing loving literacy interactions with their babies, toddlers, and young children. To quote Dr. Gentry, “rich early literacy interactions can help produce rich, literate brains.” archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-32311 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-32311#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:00:36 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7316 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-32311/feed 0 0:59:03 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Cloth Diapers/Diaper Services What are the advantages of using cloth diapers rather than disposables? What does a diaper service do and what are the advantages of using one? What are s[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Cloth Diapers/Diaper Services What are the advantages of using cloth diapers rather than disposables? What does a diaper service do and what are the advantages of using one? What are some websites & email addresses if I want more information? Guests: Jennifer Temple, Clean Bee Laundry, Camden, Maine Liz Hudson, Dandy Diaper Service, Southwest Harbor, Maine Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-22311 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-22311#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:00:12 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7179 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-22311/feed 0 0:57:39 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Maternal Ambivalence What are some of the mixed feelings that mothers have toward their children and toward motherhood? Why is it so difficult for women to talk about their feelings? [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Maternal Ambivalence What are some of the mixed feelings that mothers have toward their children and toward motherhood? Why is it so difficult for women to talk about their feelings? How can mothers handle these feelings in a healthy way? Guest: Dr. Barbara Almond, author of The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Mothering Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12611 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12611#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:00:51 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=7064 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12611/feed 0 0:57:32 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Home births/Certified Professional Midwifery What is a certified professional midwife? Is home birth safe? What birth options do pregnant couples have? Guests: Holly Arends Murphy, Cer[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Home births/Certified Professional Midwifery What is a certified professional midwife? Is home birth safe? What birth options do pregnant couples have? Guests: Holly Arends Murphy, Certified Professional Midwife Leah Kohlstrom, doula, experienced a home birth with Holly attending Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-121610 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-121610#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:00:22 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6960 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-121610/feed 0 0:57:50 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Ethics and Young Children When are babies first aware of right and wrong? How is a child’s “moral compass” determined? What is the “global code of ethics”[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Ethics and Young Children When are babies first aware of right and wrong? How is a child’s “moral compass” determined? What is the “global code of ethics”? Guest: Dr. Rushworth Kidder, founder of the Institute for Global Ethics and author of Good Kids, Tough Choices: How Parents Can Help Their Children Do the Right Thing Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-111810 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-111810#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:00:30 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6811 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-111810/feed 0 0:55:22 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife’s Stories What are some of the stories in The Blue Cotton Gown ? What is postpartum depression and why is it such an important topic? Guest: Patri[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife’s Stories What are some of the stories in The Blue Cotton Gown ? What is postpartum depression and why is it such an important topic? Guest: Patricia Harmon, nurse midwife and author of The Blue Cotton Gown Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102110 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102110#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:00:52 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6696 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102110/feed 0 1:00:35 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102110-2 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102110-2#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6700 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-102110-2/feed 1 0:56:47 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Population Concerns What is the growing world population such a big concern? Why is population growth a difficult subject to talk about? What is it like to live in the US and have no c[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Population Concerns What is the growing world population such a big concern? Why is population growth a difficult subject to talk about? What is it like to live in the US and have no children? Why might people want no children or one child? Guests: Beedy Parker, Environmental Volunteer; Larry Dansinger, Organizer of Maine group to address population issues; Meg Gilmartin, Earth First!er, Reproduction Freedom Activist; Ruth Lockhart, Executive Director, Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91610 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91610#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:00:03 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6436 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91610/feed 0 0:00:01 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer:  Joel Mann Topic: Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy & Childbirth What are some important things to learn early in pregnancy?  What are some of the common physical symptoms of pregnancy and so[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer:  Joel Mann Topic: Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy & Childbirth What are some important things to learn early in pregnancy?  What are some of the common physical symptoms of pregnancy and some common ways to alleviate them?  What are some guidelines for travelling while pregnant? Guest: Dr. Ari Brown, pediatrician and co-author of Expecting 411: The Insider’s Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-81910 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-81910#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:01 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6415 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-81910/feed 0 0:00:01 Producer/Host:  Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer:  Joel Mann Topic: Environmental Toxins What is the Natural Resources Council’s recent work concerning environmental toxins?  Why are some plastics harmful, especially Bisphenol A?  What are some ot[...] Producer/Host:  Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer:  Joel Mann Topic: Environmental Toxins What is the Natural Resources Council’s recent work concerning environmental toxins?  Why are some plastics harmful, especially Bisphenol A?  What are some other environmental toxins that parents should be wary of? Guest: Matt Prindiville,  Legislative Coordinator, Natural Resources Council of Maine FMI: www.nrcm.org archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-71510 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-71510#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:00:27 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6312 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-71510/feed 0 0:56:46 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Positive Discipline What is meant by “positive discipline”?  What are some of the tools of positive discipline?  How can “time out” be used in a positive, respect[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Positive Discipline What is meant by “positive discipline”?  What are some of the tools of positive discipline?  How can “time out” be used in a positive, respectful way? Guest: Chip DeLorenzo, director of the Damariscotta Montessori School Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-61710 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-61710#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:00:06 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6220 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-61710/feed 0 0:57:06 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Doulas What is a doula?  What is the history of doulas?  What specific things can doulas do for birthing families? Guest: Ava Goodale, certified birth doula serving mid-coast Maine Call [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Doulas What is a doula?  What is the history of doulas?  What specific things can doulas do for birthing families? Guest: Ava Goodale, certified birth doula serving mid-coast Maine Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52010 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52010#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:26 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6106 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52010/feed 0 0:56:29 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs Why is “focus and self-control” an important skill?  How can we teach this?  What are some of the fascinating studies that revea[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs Why is “focus and self-control” an important skill?  How can we teach this?  What are some of the fascinating studies that reveal infants’ earliest abilities?  What are the other “essential life skills” and specific suggestions about how to instill those in our children? Guest: Ellen Galinsky, President and Co-founder of the “Families and Work Institute” and author of “Mind in the Making: Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs” Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-41510 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-41510#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:20 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=6035 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-41510/feed 0 0:52:37 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Have you or someone you know had a cesarean birth, either unplanned or planned?   Evelyn Conrad feels that many women’s feelings surrounding their cesarean births are not validated [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Have you or someone you know had a cesarean birth, either unplanned or planned?   Evelyn Conrad feels that many women’s feelings surrounding their cesarean births are not validated or addressed by anyone in the medical community or even by their family or friends.  On this edition of Baby Talk, Evelyn, birth advocate and doula, talks about ways that help women to heal following a cesarean birth.  And we are joined by others, including Paula Holland, birth doula and mother of four children, three of whom were born vaginally following an initial C-section. archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-31810 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-31810#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:41 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5793 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-31810/feed 0 0:59:01 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Consciously Parenting What is the “Consciously Parenting Project”?  What should parents think about as they prepare for the birth of a child?  What are some ways of addressin[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Consciously Parenting What is the “Consciously Parenting Project”?  What should parents think about as they prepare for the birth of a child?  What are some ways of addressing challenging behaviors in the early years? Guest: Rebecca Thompson, Director of the “Consciously Parenting Project” FMI: www.consciouslyparenting.com Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-21810 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-21810#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:28 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5677 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-21810/feed 0 0:58:58 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic:  Bonding with your child through music Guest:  Amy Robbins-Wilson Specific ways that adults can use lullabies and other music with newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers and will reassure [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic:  Bonding with your child through music Guest:  Amy Robbins-Wilson Specific ways that adults can use lullabies and other music with newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers and will reassure us that we don’t need perfect singing voices. Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12110 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12110#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:23 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5543 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-12110/feed 0 1:00:35 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Mirroring & Modeling What is meant by mirroring?  What are some things that children might see in parent’s eyes?  Why is positive modeling important?  How can parents change th[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Mirroring & Modeling What is meant by mirroring?  What are some things that children might see in parent’s eyes?  Why is positive modeling important?  How can parents change their negative parenting habits? Guest: Bonnie Harris, author of When Your Kids Push Your Buttons (and What You Can Do About It) and Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-121709 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-121709#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:00:18 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5410 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-121709/feed 0 0:58:17 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic:   Postpartum Depression: and interview with Noelle Ellis, who talks about her own experiences, as well as how family and community can help women who are suffering from the illness. Call[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic:   Postpartum Depression: and interview with Noelle Ellis, who talks about her own experiences, as well as how family and community can help women who are suffering from the illness. Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-111909 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-111909#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:52 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5312 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-111909/feed 0 0:56:40 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Guest/Topic: Nancy Hathaway of the Center for Mindfulness, and host of WERU’s “Mindful Parenting”, on mindful parenting during the holiday. Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Guest/Topic: Nancy Hathaway of the Center for Mindfulness, and host of WERU’s “Mindful Parenting”, on mindful parenting during the holiday. archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-101509 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-101509#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:24 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5127 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-101509/feed 0 0:59:21 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Attachment Parenting What is attachment (organic) parenting? Why is organic parenting critical? What is the real meaning of “discipline”? Guest: Koko Preston, author of Org[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Attachment Parenting What is attachment (organic) parenting? Why is organic parenting critical? What is the real meaning of “discipline”? Guest: Koko Preston, author of Organic Parenting: The Prevention of Parent Deficit Disorder Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91709 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91709#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:11 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=5021 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91709/feed 0 0:57:58 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Transformational Mothering What does “Transformational Mothering” mean? What is on the CD entitled “The Divine Hours of Motherhood”? What can parent learn from [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Transformational Mothering What does “Transformational Mothering” mean? What is on the CD entitled “The Divine Hours of Motherhood”? What can parent learn from your book? Guest: Amy Robbins-Wilson, author of Transformational Mothering: A Prayerful Companion for New Mothers FMI: www.amyrobbinswilson.com , www.lullaby-link.com Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-82009 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-82009#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:34 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=4919 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-82009/feed 0 1:01:14 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Professional Midwives What is a Certified Professional Midwife? What are some of the politics of midwifery? How does the Midwives Model of Care differ from the medical model? Guest: El[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Professional Midwives What is a Certified Professional Midwife? What are some of the politics of midwifery? How does the Midwives Model of Care differ from the medical model? Guest: Ellie Daniels, Certified Professional Midwife & founder of Morningstar Midwifery in Belfast, Maine archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-61809 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-61809#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:02 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=4676 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-61809/feed 0 1:01:09 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Discipline with Young Children Why are time-outs and other punishments ineffective in producing lasting behavior changes? Praise sounds like a good thing. How can it backfire? What ar[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Discipline with Young Children Why are time-outs and other punishments ineffective in producing lasting behavior changes? Praise sounds like a good thing. How can it backfire? What are “time-ins”? Guest: Bonnie Harris, author of “Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids” Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52109 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52109#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:58 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=4493 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-52109/feed 0 1:00:59 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Premature Babies What is it like to give birth to and parent a very premature baby? What are some misconceptions about prematurity? What are some resources? How are premature babies different from full-term babi[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Premature Babies What is it like to give birth to and parent a very premature baby? What are some misconceptions about prematurity? What are some resources? How are premature babies different from full-term babies? Guest: Amanda Pate, mother of 17-month-od Austin, born 11 weeks early. archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-41609 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-41609#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:41 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=4340 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-41609/feed 0 0:58:37 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Elimination Communication (Natural Infant Hygiene) What is elimination communication? What are some experiences parents have had using this method? Who can use this method? What choic[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Elimination Communication (Natural Infant Hygiene) What is elimination communication? What are some experiences parents have had using this method? Who can use this method? What choices do parents have re: diapers vs. no diapers? Guests: Tracey Outerbridge & Ann Rousseau— moms of babies Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-31909 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-31909#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:00:35 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=4220 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-31909/feed 1 0:58:58 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Midwifery (Lady’s Hands, Lion’s Heart) What is the history of midwifery in the U.S.? What is Carol Leonard’s new book Lady’s Hands, Lions Heart all about? What a[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Midwifery (Lady’s Hands, Lion’s Heart) What is the history of midwifery in the U.S.? What is Carol Leonard’s new book Lady’s Hands, Lions Heart all about? What are some of the politics of midwifery? Guest: Carol Leonard Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-21909 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-21909#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:00:35 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=4094 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-21909/feed 0 1:00:50 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Doulas What is a doula?  Why do expectant/birthing parents want a doula?  What are 2 men’s experiences of working with a doula? Guests: Evelyn Conrad and Nancy Graves, Certified Birth Doulas;  Lee Kantor and [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Doulas What is a doula?  Why do expectant/birthing parents want a doula?  What are 2 men’s experiences of working with a doula? Guests: Evelyn Conrad and Nancy Graves, Certified Birth Doulas;  Lee Kantor and Zach Soares, dads who had doulas present at their babies’ births Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-11509 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-11509#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:48 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=3939 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-11509/feed 0 0:54:35 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Social & Emotional Competence What is the definition of social-emotional competence?  What are some of the ways that babies and young children build competence?  What specific social[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Topic: Social & Emotional Competence What is the definition of social-emotional competence?  What are some of the ways that babies and young children build competence?  What specific social and emotional skills do babies and toddlers have at each age? Guest: Diane White Rognerud, therapist, (Private Practice in Brunswick, Maine) Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-112008 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-112008#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:12 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=3699 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-112008/feed 0 0:59:06 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Vaccines Are all vaccines equally important?  Why are some parents concerned about vaccines?  What are the concerns about mercury and aluminum in vaccines? Guest: Dr. Robert Sears, Board Certified Pediatrician; aut[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Vaccines Are all vaccines equally important?  Why are some parents concerned about vaccines?  What are the concerns about mercury and aluminum in vaccines? Guest: Dr. Robert Sears, Board Certified Pediatrician; author of The Vaccine Book Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-101608 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-101608#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:00:09 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://archives.weru.org/?p=3712 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-101608/feed 0 0:59:37 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids What are the 8 principles outlined in Bonnie Harris’ book? How does our perception shift when we see a child as having a problem, not being a problem? What is connective c[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids What are the 8 principles outlined in Bonnie Harris’ book? How does our perception shift when we see a child as having a problem, not being a problem? What is connective communication? Guest: Bonnie Harris, specialist in parenting and child behavior, and author of two books for parents, the most recent entitled Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids. Bonnie talks about her eight principles for “raising kids you’ll love to live with,” one of which is “My child’s greatest need is acceptance.” Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91808 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91808#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00:15 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/?p=1693 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-91808/feed 0 1:00:04 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Pregnancy & Infant Loss How did the “Empty Arms” support group start and what happens there?  What other support is available for parents whose babies have died or who have suffered a miscarriage?  [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Pregnancy & Infant Loss How did the “Empty Arms” support group start and what happens there?  What other support is available for parents whose babies have died or who have suffered a miscarriage?  How can friends and family members help grieving parents? Guests: Pam Houston, Coordinator of Perinatal Education and Lactation Consultant at Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC);  Aimee Gerbi, Peer Companion at EMMC and mom of 3 daughters, one stillborn. Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-82108 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-82108#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:15 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/?p=1638 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-82108/feed 0 0:59:54 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Babies Matter What are A.C.E.’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?  How can all of us help babies have a positive start in life?  What are some new findings in research about the early years? Guests:  Dr. Burtt[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Babies Matter What are A.C.E.’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?  How can all of us help babies have a positive start in life?  What are some new findings in research about the early years? Guests:  Dr. Burtt Richardson, retired pediatrician;  Gladys Richardson, child advocate Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-71708 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-71708#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00:15 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/?p=1573 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-71708/feed 0 1:00:28 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Connection Parenting: Discipline What is connection parenting?  How is discipline different from punishment?  Why do children misbehave? Guest: Pam Leo, author of “Connection Parenting: Parenting Through Conn[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Connection Parenting: Discipline What is connection parenting?  How is discipline different from punishment?  Why do children misbehave? Guest: Pam Leo, author of “Connection Parenting: Parenting Through Connection Instead of Coercion, Through Love Instead of Fear” (Wyatt-MacKenzie, 2005). Call in show FMI: www.connectionparenting.com archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-61908 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-61908#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:00:01 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/?p=1517 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/baby-talk-61908/feed 0 0:59:30 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Setting a Foundation for Lifelong Health What is naturopathic medicine? What are some of the factors that parents can keep in mind to start their child off in a healthy direction? What foods should be introduced [...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Setting a Foundation for Lifelong Health What is naturopathic medicine? What are some of the factors that parents can keep in mind to start their child off in a healthy direction? What foods should be introduced to babies and young children (and in what order)? Guest: Dr. Penelope Houghton, Acadia Naturopathic Clinic, Ellsworth, Maine Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080515 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080515#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:56 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20080515 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080515/feed 0 0:57:23 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Substance-affected babies What is the Community Caring Collaborative?  What are some of the substances that affect babies?  How can the wider community be helpful? Guests: Marjorie Withers, Director, Community Cari[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Substance-affected babies What is the Community Caring Collaborative?  What are some of the substances that affect babies?  How can the wider community be helpful? Guests: Marjorie Withers, Director, Community Caring Collaborative (CCC);  Jane Weil, Infant Mental Health Specialist,  CCC;  Dr. Mark Brown, Neonatologist, Eastern Maine Medical Center Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080417 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080417#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:00:03 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20080417 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080417/feed 0 0:57:36 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: New Parents Returning to the Workplace What are some things to weigh when deciding whether to return to the workplace after the birth of a child?  What are the challenges of staying home with a child rather than be[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: New Parents Returning to the Workplace What are some things to weigh when deciding whether to return to the workplace after the birth of a child?  What are the challenges of staying home with a child rather than being in the workplace?  What are the challenges of working outside the home soon after the birth of a baby? Guests: Karen Bruck, Emily Lowell, Lesley Slaybaugh, Anita Sommers and Lorena Stearns–moms of babies and young children Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080320 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080320#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:00:42 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20080320 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080320/feed 0 0:59:00 Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic:  Homeopathy with Families of Young Children What is homeopathy?  What does it mean for children to be “raised with homeopathy”?  What are some resources for learning more about homeopathy? Guests:  Edee[...] Producer/Host: Cathy Jacobs Topic:  Homeopathy with Families of Young Children What is homeopathy?  What does it mean for children to be “raised with homeopathy”?  What are some resources for learning more about homeopathy? Guests:  Edee Howland, Homeopathic Practitioner in Blue Hill, Maine;  Lelania Avila, Mom who uses homeopathy with her 2 young children Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080221 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080221#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:00:28 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20080221 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080221/feed 0 0:58:08 Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Occupational Therapy and Young Children What is occupational therapy and how can it benefit babies and young children?  How can parents access occupational therapy and other services for their children?  How did oc[...] Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Occupational Therapy and Young Children What is occupational therapy and how can it benefit babies and young children?  How can parents access occupational therapy and other services for their children?  How did occupational therapy help one child? (a mom’s story) Guests: Kim Formby, Occupational Therapist, Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth;  Jennifer Bishop, mother of a 5-year-old boy with a diagnosis of autism Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080117 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080117#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:00:39 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20080117 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20080117/feed 0 0:57:16 Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Hypnobirthing What is hypnobirthing?  What techniques are learned in hypnobirthing classes?  How can I learn more about hypnobirthing? Guests:  Evelyn Conrad and Nancy Graves, certified hypnobirthing practitioners;[...] Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Hypnobirthing What is hypnobirthing?  What techniques are learned in hypnobirthing classes?  How can I learn more about hypnobirthing? Guests:  Evelyn Conrad and Nancy Graves, certified hypnobirthing practitioners;  Amy Chandler, mom who took classes and used hypnobirthing techniques Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071220 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071220#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:00:08 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20071220 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071220/feed 0 0:58:25 Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Home birth–What is a community midwife?  What are some differences between a hospital birth and a home birth?  How can women “find and create their own culture around birth”? Guests: Ellie Daniels[...] Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Home birth–What is a community midwife?  What are some differences between a hospital birth and a home birth?  How can women “find and create their own culture around birth”? Guests: Ellie Daniels, Certified Professional Midwife with Morningstar Midwifery;  Tracy Outerbridge, who had one home birth and plans a second next month Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071115 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071115#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:00:20 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20071115 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071115/feed 0 1:01:47 Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Adoption Why is it important for older youth to be adopted?  What is the significance of early brain development on later adoption?  What support is available for adoptive parents and children? Guests:  Nancy Larse[...] Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Adoption Why is it important for older youth to be adopted?  What is the significance of early brain development on later adoption?  What support is available for adoptive parents and children? Guests:  Nancy Larsen and Emily Shepard, Casey Family Services Call in show archives@weru.org no no http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071018 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071018#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:00:37 +0000 Community Radio WERU FM http://shows.weru.org/archives/baby-talk/babytalk-20071018 http://archives.weru.org/baby-talk/babytalk-20071018/feed 0 0:57:38 Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Music with Babies and Young Children What is Musikgarten? What are things that parents can do at home to introduce their children to music? Why are rhythm and movement important? Guest: Mary Booher, Musikgarten t[...] Producer/host: Cathy Jacobs Topic: Music with Babies and Young Children What is Musikgarten? What are things that parents can do at home to introduce their children to music? Why are rhythm and movement important? Guest: Mary Booher, Musikgarten teacher archives@weru.org no no