ICC ParentTalk

Saturdays from 10 am to 11 am @ 1550AM on Radio Zindagi with Vidya! Also listen live on Facebook here.

ICC's ParentTalk is the only desi parenting radio show in the country!
Listen in for parenting tips, advice from experts, and share your experiences.

Call in with your ideas and thoughts - call 510 770 1550 anytime between 10am and 11am on Saturdays. Email your ideas to radio@indiacc.org.

 

Saturday, February 25th

The Exuberance of Dance: Youthsava, India Community Center's annual dance competition, is on Saturday March 31. Talking to dancers and organizers about the fun experience and what treats are in store for viewers.Call in to the live show at 510-7701550.


Upcoming Shows:

-Bullying:  What is the definition on bullying? Can you child be bullied without anyone being aware of it? What are the options open to parents?

-Ping Pong Palooza: Talking to Rajul Sheth about ICC's super successful TT program.

-Summer Fun: It's not too early to look at summer camp offerings for your child.

-Jeena Yahan: Profiling Jeena, a parent support group for kids with special needs.

-Money Matters: Financial planning for your kids' future.



Previous Shows:

  • Saturday, February 18th: Early Intervention - Talking to experts about catching developmental issues at an early age. Why early intervention can make a huge difference in your child's life. 

  • Saturday, February 11th: Brats, Angels, or Young Adults? Parenting teenagers is hard. Marriage and family therapist Sushma Trivedi gave us tips and common sense advice.

  • Saturday February 4th: "Separation Pangs" Divorce is hard on kids, we know. How can we, as parents, put our kids first during this traumatic time and make sure their needs are kept in mind? Vidya talks to family lawyer Madan Ahluwalia and psychiatrist Leena Khanzode. 

  • Saturday January 28: "Yoga for Kids" How do we understand yoga today? Can kids do yoga too? Do they have the patience and commitment? Is it worth making the time for yoga? Talking to ICC  kids' yoga instructor Lipica.
  • Saturday January 21: "Cheating" Are our kids growing up more morally challenged in this digital age? Is the academic pressure from parents and peers forcing them to take shortcuts? Talking to student Kevin Zhai and teacher Sukanya Goswami about their respectiuve points of view
  • Saturday January 14: "An Artful Life" Is art education important? How does it fit into our kids' busy lives?
  • Saturday January 7: "Fit Kids" Taking to fitness trainer Priya kasturi about nutrition and exercise for kids.
  • Saturday December 24: Winter Break ideas. What are the great light displays around the Bay Area?
  • Saturday December 17: "Holiday Traditions" Talking to multiple generations of desis about transmitting holiday traditions to our kids? How we have blended Indian and American traditions?
  • Saturday December 10: "Tis the Season for Gifts" What are the popular toys this year? 
  • Saturday December 3: "Save Our Students" A conversation with Dr. Amy Alamar of Stanford's Challenge Success program that aims to reduce the stress on students by collaborating with parents, teachers, and students.
  • Saturday November 12:  "Giving Back" How to get kids to imbibe that spirit of service.
  • Saturday November 5: "Kids and Tech"Concerned about the time your children spend on the computer? Wondering what kind of websites they have access to? Using your phone as a babysitter?
  • Saturday October 29: "My Dog Ate It!" Parents dread it, kids dread it, teachers dread it? What is it? Homework!  
  • Saturday October 22: "Not Enough Hours in the Day" - A show on Parenting Stress. (Audio Link)
  • Saturday October 15: "Brain Games" - Discussion of extracurricular activities that begin with the school year. (Audio Link) 
  • Saturday October 8: "Food for Thought." - How to get kids to eat healthy at school. (Audio Link)


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