Educational Audio Files from WXXI's 1370 Connection Talk Show and Perspectives with Curt Smith:

WXXI Parents & Caregivers

Description:  WXXI gathers parenting topics, tips, and information along with educational issues and content for the families and caregivers of children and young adults (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12).
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Title:  Protecting Our Community’s Children

Program Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with Kelly Reed from the Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC) about the role parents play in protecting our community’s children.

Duration:  49:25
Listen:  1370hr110405.mp3
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Title:  Lead Poisoning in Young Children

Program Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with Dr. Michael McCabe of the University of Rochester Medical Center about the ill effects of leap poisoning on children’s cognitive functioning.

Duration:  48:00

Listen:  1370hr11272005.mp3
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Title:  Taking a Closer Look at Kids

Program Description:  Perspectives Host Curt Smith speaks with scientific and behavioral experts about raising children with morals, values, and character in today’s overscheduled world.

Duration:  55:36

Listen:  P121005
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Title:  What’s the Matter with Kids Today?

Program Description:  Perspectives Host Curt Smith speaks with discusses kids today.

In 1960, the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" yelped, "Kids!  What's the matter with kids today?"  This week's "Perspectives" asks that question in the wake of the recent Winter Olympics.  Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, veteran Games observer, and author of the new book, "Best House in the House," explores what this year's U.S. Olympian behavior says about kids -- and parents.  America's leading sports parenting expert, Rick Wolff, author of the upcoming book, "Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way," discusses to what extent parents deserve behavior's credit -- or blame.  Dennis Richardson, President and CEO of Western New York's Hillside Family of Agencies, examines how children have changed since he entered youth development thirty years ago.  "What's the matter with kids today?" this week on "Perspectives."

Duration:  54:36

Listen:  P031806
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Title:  The Challenges of Parenting

File Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with University of Rochester Psychologist David McDowell about the challenges facing today’s parents.

Duration:  51:49

Listen:  1370hr22905.mp3
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Title:  A Candid Look at the Relationships between Mothers & Daughters

File Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with author Deborah Tannen about the relationship and communication between mothers and daughters.

Duration:  48:42

Listen:  1370hr13605.mp3
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Title:  Childcare & the Community

File Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with Jeff Kazirowski and Jacquie Cady about the economic impact of rising childcare costs on working families.

Duration:  48:30

Listen:  1370hr192905.mp3
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Title:  Putting Tests to the Test:  Kids & Standardized Testing

File Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with University of Rochester Education Professor David Hursh about the impact of standardized testing beginning in third grade.

Duration:  52:19

Listen:  1370hr2111705.mp3
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Title:  Literature & Reading

Program Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with author Leander Watts and officials from the Rochester Public Library about assisting readers with appropriate book selections.

Duration:  52:40

Listen:  1370hr21605
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Title:  Media, Youth, & Violent Behavior

Programs Description:  1370 Connection Host Bob Smith speaks with scientist Steven Kirsh about media, youth, and violent behavior.

Duration:  51:58

Listen:  1370hr22805.mp3