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ArchivesTalking To Your Kids About SexBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, December 31, 2002.A lot of parents still dread "The Talk"-explaining sexuality and reproduction to their children. But the sooner you start talking to your kids about sex the better, according to most experts. We'll ask how to approach the topic and broach especially sensitive areas, while instilling the values you want in your children. Laura talks with George Samuels, family counseling program director with Child and Family Services www.cfsnh.org, and Anne Johnson, an educator with Planned Parenthood of Northern New England www.ppnne.org. Originally aired 9/25/2002. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Real Lives of DogsBy John Walters on Tuesday, December 31, 2002.Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is a writer and anthropologist. She shares her Peterborough home with several dogs. She?s written their stories in two best-selling books. The books reveal a depth of emotion and intelligence in dogs that most people never suspect. Elizabeth hopes to make you consider more deeply the way you think about and relate to dogs and other animals. This interview originally aired in January 2002. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
What Students Think of Nashua HighBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 31, 2002.Nashua High School officials recently asked a group of 75 students two questions. What's wrong with Nashua High? And what are you going to do about it? Asking students to get involved is just one step administrators are taking to improve their school. Nashua High is undergoing a number of organizational changes. But most of the staff believe student involvement is one of the most critical elements to improving the school. In the second of a two part series, NHPR's Dan Gorenstein spoke with students about the challenges they see. And what they plan to do about them. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New Songs from a Veteran MusicianBy John Walters on Monday, December 30, 2002.Hank Decken joined his first band when he was ten years old and he?s been making music ever since. He?s just released a new album of songs-Another Seven Days- with a roots-rock sound and lyrics about good times and hard times. Hank also runs a recording studio in Rochester that?s become a center for the Seacoast music scene. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Nashua High is Looking for a ChangeBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, December 30, 2002.Last year more than 200 seniors didn't finish high school on time in Nashua. That means 24 percent of the senior class either transferred, enrolled in a G.E.D. program, came back for a fifth year, or just disappeared. Dropout rates have been a nagging problem in the city recently. Nashua High School administrators recognize many students are leaving because nothing is holding them there. In response, school officials are reorganizing. In the first of this two part series, NHPR's Dan Gorenstein looks at what Nashua High is doing to stop failing its students. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Economics 101By Laura Knoy on Monday, December 30, 2002.Ever wonder what it really means when the Fed raises or lowers interest rates? Our guest, Charles J. Wheelan explains how it all works in his new book, "Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science." Wheelan says the book is not a dummy guide, but written for smart people who either never studied economics or have only a vague recollection of doing so. Wheeler also writes for the Economist magazine. www.wwnorton.com. Originally aired 10/4/2002. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Breast CancerBy Laura Knoy on Friday, December 27, 2002.There’s been lots of confusion recently over the value of mammograms, self-exams and genetic testing. We’ll talk about detection, prevention and whether scientists are any closer to finding a cure. Laura’s guests are Nancy Ryan, chair of the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition www.nhbcc.org and Beth Hale Campoli, program director of the Breast Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital www.stjosephhospital.com. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Rewards of Small FarmingBy John Walters on Friday, December 27, 2002.This may be the age of industrial agriculture on a large scale, but Jennifer Mayo says farming can still be a good way of life for an individual or family. Jennifer is coordinator of Beginner Farmers of New Hampshire- a group that brings farmers together to share information and connects them to expert help. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A Lot of Young Kids are Watching Violent MoviesBy Mark Bevis on Friday, December 27, 2002.Parents may want to keep better track of the movies their kids are watching. A new Dartmouth College survey reports surprising results. A high percentage of 10 to 14 year olds are watching some pretty violent movies. Tod Heatherton co-authored the study. He's a professor of psychological and brain sciences at Dartmouth. He described the findings to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Turning a Barn into a HomeBy John Walters on Thursday, December 26, 2002.Joe Monninger and his partner were looking for a house, when they came across a barn that had been converted into a summer place. They bought it and moved in. Then it was a race against the calendar to make it liveable before winter came. They made it, but along the way there were a lot of surprises - pleasant and unpleasant. This interview originally aired in November of 2001. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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