Promoting Equity, Weight Regain, Holiday Overspending

Promoting Equity, Weight Regain, Holiday Overspending

The Matt Townsend Show - Season 5, Episode 297

  • Dec 13, 2016 7:00 am
  • 2:24:13 mins

Promoting Equity for Children, Families, and Communities (17:17) Dr. Laura Bronstein is dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs, professor of social work, and executive director of the Institute for Multigenerational Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York. The most important lessons for children to learn is best taught in the home, from family members who love and care for them.  Schools should be a child’s second resource for learning.  But what if parents are not able to provide their children with the educational, health, physical resources for schools to supplement?  Dr. Bronstein shares her book, School-Linked Services: Promoting Equity for Children, Families, and Communities and how to make a difference in the lives of all kids and families. Coaches Corner - Families and Success (42:44) Dr. Matt Townsend discusses the need to pay attention to those around you who may be struggling to make ends meet or deal with all the stresses and requir...