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Okay we all know there is stress in our lives - but our kids lives too? Well, yes we even know that, but what we might not know is what to effectively do about it. At different stages of their lives kids stress about different things and as they grow that stress can lead to bigger problems - so learn what to look for and how to handle it now. My guest, Wendy Kaufman, owner/founder of Balancing Life’s Issues www.balancinglifesissues.com will join me and give us some info and surprising tips on what to do. She will also give us some fun and helpful ideas on how to structure the summer and have fun and productive activities with our kids (yep, summer is almost here!).

So listen in and learn how you can make this summer and stress free and interesting (think of 10 things you can do with your kids without food or spending money) while you continue to make good choices ~ 

Are you a parent of a 20-something and wonder why they just won’t leave home? Pick up a copy of Tri-County Woman and read an article I wrote, Raising the Millennial Generation, and learn more. Or read it online at www.tricountywoman.com. The magazine is full of terrific articles and information about Hudson Valley events, restaurants and lots more. It is a great summer issue you will love to read!

I don’t have to tell you that times are tough. We hear that often and hopefully they aren’t for you. But if they are, it is stressful on your marriage. Financial issues are the number one reason for anger and fights in your marriage, which many of us know first hand. But how about the kids? What do they need to know about what is going on? Should we shield them or include them?

Dr. Stephen Frueh (www.stephenfrueh.com) will be my guest today talking about this and other subjects of marriage. Is marriage really good for us? Does it allow us to grow or is it holding us back? Are you happy or in a marginal marriage? Would divorce be better or is the grass really not so green on the other side?
Listen in today while we discuss these subjects about marriage and learn what you need need to know to make your marriage better so you can make good choices for yourself and your family ~

Like many of you I have heard about the numerous programs at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County (www.cce.cornell.edu/orange) and I have been told how wonderful they are. But truthfully I was never exactly sure what they did and what programs they had to offer. Well today, we are going to find out! Joining me will be Denise Variano who will talk about all the parenting programs (Discipline, Living with your Teen, School Success, and others) at Cornell Cooperative. Many of these programs are held at schools around the area. She will also explain to us all the they do over there - which is so much.

I am looking forward to talking with her and hearing about the programs that can make the community - and all the families who live here - better, and aid us all in making good choices ~

Measles - not a pretty sight and for years we haven’t seen them, but there have been several cases reported this year and there are things that all of us need to know. Dr. Kate Cronan, medical editor of Kids Health (www.kidshealth.org) will be joining me today to inform you on what you need to know about the measles outbreak.

Also joining me later in the hour will be Dr. Frederica Linick to talk about women’s health and prevention. She will update us on all we need to know to live a healthy life and how to make good and healthy choices ~