ANNOUNCING A NEW RADIO PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT ALASKA'S KIDS:
 

KIDS THESE DAYS!
This series of parenting education call-in shows is coming next week to
local public radio stations statewide. Listeners will get specific
ideas and practical information on how they  can begin closing the
generation gap and start connecting with their teens. Learn and share
information and strategies that can empower all of us to act
effectively as parents and mentors to help the kids we love succeed.

THE HOSTS
Nancy Seamount - a K-12 counselor, high school health teacher,
drug/alcohol prevention specialist with urban/rural experience, parent
of one, and step parent of two - will team up with veteran Talk Of
Alaska host Steve Heimel to co-host Kids These Days. National and
in-state parenting experts will join them and they’ll take calls from
listeners throughout the state.

PROGRAM DATES AND TOPICS
Each program will examine issues related to teens and families, and
explore ways parents and other adults can support positive youth
development:

Jan-18-05: Raising Assertive Children
Feb-15-05: Teaching Character and Values Among our Culturally Diverse
Youth
Mar-15-05: Navigating Toward Healthy Relationships
Apr-19-05: Preparing For What's Next After High School
May-17-05: Alcohol and Drug Experimentation: Beyond Just Say No
Jun-14-05: Adolescents: An Untapped Resource In Our Society

For additional program information, resource materials, show archive
and related links visit the Alaska ICE website:

http://www.alaskaice.org/radio.php

WHEN IS IT ON?
Kids These Days will air the third week of every month during Talk of
Alaska, Tuesday at 10:00 am. The first program is set to air Tuesday,
January 18, 2005 at 10:00 am.

For a complete list of statewide APRN Member Stations airing Kids These
Days visit the Alaska Public Radio Network home page:

http://aprn.org/APRN-Index-2.html

ALASKA NATIVE PARENTING RESOURCE MATERIALS
Kids These Days is dedicated to drawing on the wisdom and knowledge
available right here in Alaska, along with research and information
from national experts, to make the show a relevant and valuable
resource for all Alaskans. Below is a link to some of the Alaska Native
parenting resources that Kids These Daysis pleased to make available to
our listeners:

http://www.alaskaice.org/radiomaterial.php?matID=19

We are currently seeking additional resource materials, articles and
information specific to Alaska Native parenting to include on our
website. We would love to hear from you! If you, your agency or school
has developed such materials and are willing to have them included,
please contact Nancy Seamount at:

nseamount@gci.net

Do not be concerned about the layout or appearance of the resource
materials - we can assist with website presentation. We feel it is
essential to address the diverse needs and circumstances of all Alaska
families.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ABOUT KIDS THESE DAYS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Nancy Seamount, Co-Host (907) 586-1499

nseamount@gci.net

TO RECEIVE MONTHLY KIDS THESE DAYS EMAIL UPDATES CONTACT:
Steve Nelson, Public Information Coordinator, AASB/Alaska ICE

snelson@aasb.org

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KIDS THESE DAYS IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF THESE
PARTNERS:
The Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN), Association of Alaska School
Boards' Initiative for Community Engagement (Alaska ICE), Alaska Teen
Media Institute (ATMI), Sheehy Media, and Juneau School District.