Recommended Reading







The fast way to stay on top of what your child needs at every stage of their development from birth through early childhood. Click on the "play" button to hear the program you've selected right on your computer. Click the "download" button to place the program on your iPod and listen on the go! Each program is 8-12 minutes long.

Experiences That Maximize Your Child's Development
Dr. Jerlean Daniel with host Rae Pica

Dr. Jerlean Daniel explains why expereince is still the best teacher and list several expereinces that can make a big difference in your child's learning and development.






Should You Try to Boost Your Child's Brain Power?
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek with host Rae Pica



 Is Your Parenting Style Appropriate for Both  Girls and Boys?
 Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D. with host Rae Pica




Handling Disagreements with Teachers about Educating Your Child
Warlene Gary with host Rae Pica



How to Talk With Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk
Linda Acredolo Ph.D. with hosts Rae Pica and Mark Ginsberg



  Preparing Your Child to Learn
  Dr. John J. Ratey, M.D with host Rae Pica





  How Screen Time Affects Children
  Lisa Guernsey with host Rae Pica






  Is Your Child On The Fast Track To Success?
  Denise Pope Ph.D. with host Rae Pica





Protecting Your Child From Media Violence
Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Ed.d. with host Rae Pica



 How Much Homework Is Too Much?
 Sara Bennett with host Rae Pica



Finding The Best Places for Your Child to Play
Dr. Elizabeth Goodenough with host Rae Pica





  Developing Genuine Versus Phony Self Esteem in Your Child
  Stanley Greenspan M.D. with host Rae Pica



3 Keys To Raising a Highly Self-Motivated Child
Wendy S. Grolnick, Ph.D. with host Rae Pica

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Is your Child Advanced or Slow?
Michael K. Meyerhoff, Ed.D. with host Rae Pica



Right and Wrong Ways To Manage Your Child's Food Intake
Ellyn Satter with host Rae Pica





Early Childhod Burnout: Are You Pushing Your Child Too Hard?
Joan Almon with host Rae Pica



High Test Scores, Low Learning: Why Good Grades Are Not Enough
Peter Sacks with host Rae Pica





Why Your Child Needs Different Types of Play
Stuart Brown MD with host Rae Pica



Is Your Child Developing Normally?
Marci Guddemi Ph.D. with host Rae Pica



Connecting Your Child With Nature
David Sobel with host Rae Pica



The Dangers of Praising Your Child Inapproriately
Carol Dweck Ph.D. with host Rae Pica



 Are You Putting ABC's Before Social Skills?
 Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D.with host Rae Pica



Preschool:Preparing Your Child for Primary School
Jody Martin with host Rae Pica



Giving Your Child the Very Best Head Start
David Elkind with host Rae Pica



How Can I Help My Child Learn to Read Well?
Dr. Jane Healy with host Rae Pica



Three Things You Need to Know to Manage the Media's Impact on Your Child
Michael Rich MD, MPH with host Rae Pica


Developing Your Child's Creativity Through Unplugged Play
Rae Pica with Bobbi Conner



Building Your Child's Physical Foundation
Charlene Burgeson with host Rae Pica



Encouraging Your Child's Ability to Think
Dr. Lillian Katz with host Rae Pica





Reducing Your Child's Risk of Disease
Dr. Dan Cooper with host Rae Pica



Understanding Your Child's Mind Body Connection
Dr. Carla Hannaford with host Rae Pica



Second Thoughts About Involving Your Child in Competivive Sports
Jay Coakley Ph.D. with host Rae Pica



How To Prevent Your Child From Becoming Overweight
Nora Howley with host Rae Pica



Ending the Food Fight With Your Kids
Dr. David Ludwig with host Rae Pica



  Do You Have a Sensitive Child?
 Christy Isbell, Ph.D with host Rae Pica

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8 Ways to Protect Your Child From Predatory Marketers
Susan Linn, Ed.D. with host Rae Pica

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Raising a Non-Competitive Child
Alfie Kohn with host Rae Pica



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