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FREE LECTURES FOR PARENTS Parents and teachers are invited to join our speakers as they address today’s issues concerning the health and safety of our children and teens. All lectures are FREE and held at Kapi‘olani, 1319 Punahou. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call 808-535-7000, or register online at www.kapiolani.org. Is Your Teen Rebelling? For Parents of Teens and Pre-teens Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, 6:30–7:30 p.m. If your child is in his teens or approaching adolescence, you’ve probably concluded that this phase of exploration and independence is your biggest parenting challenge yet. Kapi‘olani Adolescent Specialist Robert Bidwell, M.D., discusses issues today’s parents of teens face. Questions and topics include: What happened to my child? How do I talk to my teen and keep the communication lines open? Respecting your child and knowing when to let go, and when to seek assistance. Dr. Bidwell has been specializing in adolescent medicine for more than 17 years. He is also an associate professor with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine. Click here to register online. Healthy Choices, Healthy Children Parenting Strategies to Prevent and Manage Weight Problems Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, 10–11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, 6:30–7:30 p.m. This free lecture is recommended for all parents. It’s never too late or too early to develop healthy eating habits. Children who are overweight suffer from weight-related health problems — diabetes, cardiac disease, and sleep apnea — just like adults. These conditions pose serious threats to our children’s health. Guest speaker Nicole Angelique Kerr, M.P.H., R.D., is a member of Kapi‘olani’s Childhood Obesity Task Force. She will share weight-management strategies that are showing promising outcomes in a national pilot study. You’ll see that simple changes can make a world of difference for your child’s health and happiness. Kerr holds a masters in public health in nutrition and is a registered dietitian. She has worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity. Kerr has appeared on shows on CNN, PBS, the Food Channel and other stations for her expertise in this area. Click here to register online. Breathe Easy Asthma Management Strategies for Parents and Caregivers Every Tuesday, 6–7:30 p.m. While Hawaii has the highest rate of pediatric asthma in the United States, studies show that with appropriate management children with asthma can lead active lives. We will share the information and tools to keep your child on the playground and out of the emergency room (ER). If you would like to see your child living a more active life or are feeling frustrated by repeated visits to the ER, join us for this free workshop. Kapi‘olani respiratory therapists conduct small group sessions for parents and caregivers. This lecture covers signs and symptoms, anatomy, causes, treatment goals, proper use of nebulizers and meter dose inhalers, medication, common concerns and beliefs. Click here to register online.