Your Virtual Family Chapter for Parents, Kids & Teens!
NSA Family Radio is hosted by the Family Chapters Committee of the NSA. The mission of the show is to bring together kids and teens who stutter and their parents, siblings and other family members in a way that is convenient from all over the world! We will be sharing ideas and information, as well as providing support. Best yet, you can join us for a live conversation as the show allows you to call in and participate. In addition, all shows are recorded and archived in case you can't catch us live!
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NSA Family Radio is hosted by and accessible on Blog Talk Radio, a web-based platform where you can view NSA Family Radio’s archived and upcoming shows, and can listen to a live show online! Simply log on to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nsa-family-radio.
Call In! This is your show! We have two call in numbers you can use to listen to the broadcast and interact with your hosts. One is toll-free and one is not. If you will not be charged long distance using your phone, kindly use (310) 807- 5072. Otherwise, we welcome you to use this toll free number: 877-560-5873. See call times below. Shows start on the hour and callers will listen to the broadcast and be "muted". The phone lines will be opened for questions starting at approximately 40 minutes in where you can press "1" to show that your "hand is raised" and you have a question/comment.
Hosts
Sheryl Hunter...Co-Founder & CEO at Lifelines Academy & Network. Business and estate planning attorney; graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and George Washington University. Lives in Tampa, Florida, Married. Son Logan (9) who stutters and daughter Aspen (7). Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Co-Chair NSA Family Programs serving on the Board of Directors. First NSA Conference Fort Worth in 2011.
Miranda Smith... Server at Gold Star Chili, Studying Computer Information Technology at Northern Kentucky UniversityLives in Florence, Kentucky Born on October 17, 1991, NSA’s Teen Advisory Council leader, First NSA Conference Cleveland in 2010
Steve Ernst... Works at Performance Bikes (Sales), Studying Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park, Born on December 24, 1991, lives in Damascus, Maryland, First NSA conference Fort Worth, 2011
Julie North... Augmentative Communication Consultant at Northboro/Southboro school district, Studied Speech Pathology at Marquette University,Lives in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Married to Jeff North, 2 kids, From Evansville, Indiana, First NSA Conference New Jersey 2008
Sarah D’Agostino... Graduate of Michigan State University, Lives in Novi, Michigan, Married, 2 children, From Dearborn, Michigan, NSA Family Programs Administrator, First NSA Conference Chicago 1999
Explore issues related to when to pursue therapy, how to select a therapist, whether to participate in your child’s therapy and how, and what to do when your child no longer wants to be in therapy.
Hosts: Sheryl Hunter and Julie North with special SLP Guest, Diane C. Games, M.A. CCC/SLP, BRS-FD long time friend of the NSA and founder/director of "Fluency Fridays", a yearly event in Cincinnati, OH.
Applications!... college and jobs. Tips, Tricks and thoughts from people who have braved the application scene. How does your attitude about your speech reflect your character on applications and interviews? We will present and share past bad experiences and discuss solutions and strategies for effective interviewing and applications as a stutterer.
NSA Family Radio Shows- RECORDINGS AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
New Year’s Resolutions… making positive changes… what are goals related to stuttering? what do we want to change? How can we do it?
Hosts: Miranda Smith and Steve Ernst
Teen show: Teens take a break from finals and chat with Miranda about anything and everything! Ask questions about their holiday wish! Ask someone to walk you through their Christmas morning. How about Hanukkah traditions?
What is the best gift you ever received? Tell you their favorite traditions and what are you dreading the most about the holidays?
Parents:Latest Research and Medications- addressing parental concerns (Host: Sheryl Hunter; Guests include parent Wendy Tiller and SLP expert Dr. Maguire)
Parents: “Educating Grandparents and Other Family Members About Your Child’s Stuttering; A Pre-Holiday Prep” (Host: Sheryl Hunter, Guests include parent Shannon Beaty and her son Braden Barber)
Parents: “Speech Therapy at School; From Your Child’s Rights to Common Challenges” – Host: Sheryl Hunter, Guests: Haus Family & Susan Short school based SLP
Parents: “Understanding and Redirecting Guilt Among Parents of Children Who Stutter” Hosted by Sarah D'Agostino with special guests Cynthia Greaves (parent) and Ellen Bennett-Lanouette (SLP guest who has worked in the field for 32+ years).
By parents, for parents, this episode of NSA Family Radio helps parents develop strategies and gain confidence about a big transition time in the lives of their children. New teachers, new friends, and sometimes even a new school can bring about fear and uncertainty.
The NSA Teen Advisory Council and the many teens who make lifelong friendships through the NSA have an awesome show for you! Going Back to School – Part II; NSA Teens Share Strategies (best for ages 13-18) will examine the challenges teens face at school as PWS and how to deal with those challenges effectively.
Going back to school can be tough after summer break, especially for kids who stutter. The transition can be especially hard when jumping from primary to middle school. NSA Kids ages 7-12 will share tips for going back to school, and we will also hear from parents and a SLP who works with this age group.
If you weren't able to join the round up in Ft. Worth, or if you are missing the herd, please join us for the Post Conference Tell All. Call in to share memories, ask questions and suggest ideas for next year's conference in Florida.
This episode is THE source for information on our 2011 Annual Conference in Fort Worth, TX. Tune in as we go over what to expect in Texas!
Questions?
Feedback?
Suggestions for upcoming topics? Contact Family Program Co-Chairs: Stephanie Coppen and Sheryl Hunter
A special thank you to Bradford Hayes for letting NSA Family Radio use his awesome rap song “PWS” for the show’s music! You can reach Bradford and learn more about his music career by emailing him at b_haze27@yahoo.com
