Join guest hosts Katie McConnell and Shay Everitt from CHILDREN AT RISK for the August 15th episode of Growing Up in America on 90.1FM KPFT in Houston! Episode includes:

  • Data Head: Assistant Director of Public Policy & Early Education at CHILDREN AT RISK Kellie O’Quinn explains the significance of the number 16.
  • Interview: Paige Chenault from The Birthday Party Project talks about her work bringing joy to homeless children.
  • Interview: Abby Kidder, President and Co-founder of the World Ocean School, talks about how she’s helping children learn and grow aboard the Roseway ship.
  • Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Should you restrict your child’s reading?
  • Time out for Parents: Michelle Kinder from Momentous Institute in Dallas talks about the importance of parent education.
  • Interview: Texas Children’s Hospital pediatric residents Anita Bharath and Ryan Rochat discuss drowning and bullying and they can be prevented.

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