Voices In The Family

June 2004 Voices In The Family shows

6/7/04
Aging, Elder Care, Intergenerational Justice

Americans seem to be obsessed with youth, but our society is aging. Not only is a large proportion of the population old, people are also living longer. Elder care, aging, and quality of life in old age are issues that will become increasingly important. Our guest is bio-ethicist Dr. Stephen Post. He studies elder care, meaningful aging, and intergenerational justice. We'll also be joined by Brian Duke of WHYY's Wider Horizon's Service, who will discuss resources for caregivers in our region. Listen »

6/14/04
Diverse Spectrum of Parenting

Anthropologist G.P. Murdock coined the term "nuclear family" in 1949, and even though we still use the expression, today's American families are so different they barely resemble Murdock's idea. The simple picture of Mom, Dad, and their biological children no longer applies in a country where children of mixed ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are raised by single parents, grandparents, or gay and lesbian parents. During this hour we'll hear excerpts from a recent panel discussion on the diverse spectrum of families in America. Presented by WHYY's Children's Service, this discussion focused on parenting from different perspectives. Our guests were: Dorothy Onn, Director of Prevention Services at Children & Families First in Delaware, Kala Lilani, a consultant with "Adoptions from the Heart" in Delaware, and Phil Kilbride, professor of Anthropology at Bryn Mawr College in PA. Listen »

6/21/04
Spirituality and Healing

In treating mental disorders like depression and anxiety, doctors are increasingly relying on medications. But psychiatrist Eve Wood argues that we have to take spirituality and mindfulness into account. Join Dr. Dan Gottlieb for the next Voices in the Family, when we'll hear about Wood's new book Medicine, Mind and Meaning. We'll also hear from Native American healer Bobby Lake-Thom, author of Call of the Great Spirit. Listen »

6/28/04
Families and Disability

Parents want the best for their children, and when a child has a disability, it means they have to come to terms with different hopes, dreams and goals. They have to be strong advocates for their children, and push them without being too aggressive. What should parents know to help disabled children lead successful lives? We'll hear from Stan Klein, editor of "Reflections on a Different Journey," a book written by disabled adults for parents of children with disabilities. We'll also be joined by Jamie Ray, managing attorney for the Center for Disability Law and Policy that handles mediation and litigation of workplace disputes involving disability discrimination in PA and NJ.

Jamie Ray is the managing attorney for the Philadelphia-based Center for Disability Law and Policy. She handles mediation and litigation of workplace disputes involving disability discrimination in PA and NJ. To contact her, you may call 215-557-7112, or visit www.equalemployment.org.

Stan Klein is a clinical psychologist and the author of several books on children with disabilities. His latest book, Reflections From a Different Journey, is available on his website, www.disabilitiesbooks.com. Listen »