Bay Area Discovery Museum Blog

For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM.  This week Nurse Rona suggests ways to help kids transition to a new school year.  Her article School is Here... Time for Transitions answers the question: Q. My 5 year old twins are not yet into the routine of going to bed early and getting up for school. I’m starting to yell more than usual, so please help me remember how to get them back into a school day routine. To read her advice, click here! Rona Renner, RN, hosts the parenting radio show Childhood Matters, every Sunday from 7-8AM on 98.1 KISS-FM.  Do you have a question about parenting? Sleep?  Setting limits?  Send it to asknurserona(at)badm.org and check out her web site at continue reading

For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM.  This week, check out Nurse Rona's advice about discipline; Time's Up! Q: My 4-year-old loves the Museum and never wants to go home - and she's such a good negotiator I find myself giving in to "Just 2 more minutes" even when we really need to leave. I try to be patient, but I sometimes get upset, which just makes her more resistant. Help! A: One of the biggest challenges for parents is learning how to discipline their children with respect and results. Many parents were not happy with the way they were punished when they were young, and yet they’re not sure what to do instead... Click Here to read the rest of Nurse Rona's column "Time's Up!" continue reading

For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM.   This week Nurse Rona Renner answers tough questions about helping your children understand effects the economic crisis may have on your family. Q: I’m not sure if I should tell my 5 and 7-year-old children that we may need to move and find a less expensive house cause I lost my job. A. Kids listen to parents talking on the phone, through the bedroom door, and in the car, when you think they’re not listening. So it’s important to “zip it” and not talk with friends and relatives about your fears and money issues when children can hear you. Yet it is essential to have an honest conversation with your children about the changes your family is dealing with... Click here to read her the rest of her column Economics Is Not Child's Play! continue reading

Click to read Nurse Rona's column on Safe Fun in The Sun!  For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM.  continue reading

featuring Rhythm Child
Sunday, August 9
11 a.m.
Festival Plaza
Free performance with Museum admission Get ready to dance as Putumayo Kids presents a free outdoor family concert.  Picnic Playground provides a veritable feast of international songs about food, cooking and healthy eating in a global gumbo of musical styles and languages. Rhythm Child introduces kids and their families to the basic elements of music through a drum circle experience. Using world rhythms and fun movements, families get to sing, drum and dance together. Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through great music from around the world. For more information, visit www.putumayokids.com continue reading

For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM.   This month Nurse Rona Renner reminds us that you can feed your children well even when you’re out and about.  Click here to read her column Healthy Snacks While On the Go! continue reading

We are happy to announce that we've been chosen as a recipient of Marin Magazine's Second Annual Editors' Choice Awards!   2009 Editor's Choice Sausalito Top 5

"Bay Area Discovery Museum: This one-of-a-kind Bay Area treasure was created more than 20 years ago by four parents with a passion to provide a fun way for young children to learn and grow."

Check out their August 2009 issue to see all the results! continue reading