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Nuoi Day Tre Vui Manh Radio is a weekly Vietnamese radio program addressing the importance of child development in the first five years. Nuoi Day Tre Vui Manh is funded by FIRST 5 SANTA CLARA COUNTY as well as San Jose Healthy Neighborhood Venture Fund (HNVF) and is produced by International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) in collaboration with Mekong Community Center. Nuoi Day Tre Vui Manh Radio aires every Sunday from 8:00-8:30PM on 1500AM

Production Team: Quyen Vuong, MBA, Dr. Thuy Le, MD, Minh Ta, LSW, Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW, and Christine Boi Quynh Ngo, BA. Additional contributions include area experts from Pacific Links Foundation, Vietnamese American Mental Health Network of Northern California and more.

Please send questions or comments to happy5@ican2.org or call us at 408.509.8025

 

Links to past sessions:

February 3, 2008: Over the counter drugs (Part II of II - Re-play) - Join us this week with Pharmacist Huynh Vu Bich Thuy as we discuss administering over the counter drugs.

January 27, 2008: Over the counter drugs (Part I of II - Re-play) - Join us this week with Pharmacist Huynh Vu Bich Thuy as we discuss over the counter drugs.

January 20, 2008: Building a Spiritual Foundation for Children - Join us this week with Father Minh as we discuss the importance of builiding a Spiritual Foundation for children.

January 13, 2008: Become Licenced - Join us this week with Jorge Cellabos from 4Cs as we discuss how 4Cs services can help people become licensed.

January 6, 2008: Subsidized Childcare - Join us this week with Jorge Cellabos from 4Cs as we discuss subsidized childcare.

December 30, 2007: How to keep those New Year's Resolutions? - Join us this week with Mr. Minh Ngoc Ta, LSW and Mr. MinhTuan Nguyen, LSW as we reflect on the past year and discuss ways to keep those New Year resolutions.

December 23, 2007: Christams Traditions and Building a Spritual Foundation - Join us this week with Father Chu Quang Minh as we discuss the tradition of celebrating Christmas within the Vietnamese culture and how to help young children build a strong spiritual foundation in the formative years.

December 16, 2007: Preparing for the holiday season - Join us this week with Tuan Dinh Tran, LSW & Minh Ngoc Ta, LSW, as we discuss preparation for and tradition of celebrating Christmas in the Vietnamese culture

December 9, 2007: Caring for your children during the holiday season - Join us this week with Ms Anh Tran, Early Childhood Education Specialist, as we discuss how to care for your young child during the busy holiday season

December 2, 2007: Children's Health Insurance (Re-Play) - Join us again this week with Mr. Thong Le from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County as we discuss free or low-cost health care insurance options for children in Santa Clara County

November 25, 2007: ICAN Summer Art Classes - Join us with ICAN Boad of Director, Ivy Nga Vuong to discuss the importance of arts and creativity expression on child development and learn more about ICAN's Summer Art Classes.

November 18, 2007: Autism (Part II of II) - Join us with local psychologist Dr. HongAnh Diep Weber to discuss the signs of autism and how families can support their children.

November 11, 2007: Autism (Part I of II) - Join us with local psychologist Dr. HongAnh Diep Weber to discuss the signs of autism and how families can support their children.

November 4, 2007: What is Affection & Why is it important? (Part III of III - Re-play) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist) and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to discuss the importance of affection in the first five years - What is affection? Why is it important? What are different ways we show affection to children? How do we communicate? How do we let them know they are loved and supported?

October 28, 2007: What is Affection & Why is it important? (Part II of III - Re-play) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist) and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to discuss the importance of affection in the first five years - What is affection? Why is it important? What are different ways we show affection to children? How do we communicate? How do we let them know they are loved and supported?

October 21, 2007: What is Affection & Why is it important? (Part I of III - Re-play) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist) and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to discuss the importance of affection in the first five years - What is affection? Why is it important? What are different ways we show affection to children? How do we communicate? How do we let them know they are loved and supported?

October 14, 2007: Health Insurance Programs in Santa Clara County (Re-Play) - Join us this week with Jennifer Vo from Santa Clara Family Health Plan to discuss various Health Insurance Programs for children in Santa Clara County

October 7, 2007: Child Care Options (Part II of II) - Join us this week with Mrs. Tran Thi Mong Lan, a local child care provider as we discuss child care options as a strategy to help parents balance their parenting and work lives.

September 30, 2007: Child Care Options (Part I of II) - Join us this week with Mrs. Tran Thi Mong Lan, a local child care provider as we discuss child care options as a strategy to help parents balance their parenting and work lives.

September 23, 2007: Stress Management: Dealing with Daily Stress, Part II of II - Join us again with Dr. Thuy Le(Psychiatrist), Minh Ta, LSW and Minh Tuan Nguyen as we continue our discussion on Stress Management and Everyday Stress

September 16, 2007: Stress Management: Dealing with Daily Stress, Part I of II - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le(Psychiatrist), Minh Ta, LSW and Minh Tuan Nguyen as we continue our discussion on Stress Management and Everyday Daily Stress

September 09, 2007: Summer Reflection - Join us this week as we reflect on ICAN's Summer Classes

September 02, 2007: Common Medications for Children under 6 years old - Join us with local pharmacist Thuy Huynh to discuss common medications for children under 6 years old, PART II of II. What are common over the counter medications? What are safe dosages of medication? What should parents be cautious of? What are some common dangers parents should be aware of?

August 26, 2007: Common Medications for Children under 6 years old - Join us with local pharmacist Thuy Huynh to discuss common medications for children under 6 years old, PART I of II. What are common over the counter medications? What are safe dosages of medication? What should parents be cautious of? What are some common dangers parents should be aware of?

August 19, 2007: HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION on SUNDAY, AUG. 26, 2007 - Join us with Diane Nguyen, Executive Director of Viet Heritage Society (VHS) to hear about the annual HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose on Sunday, August 26, 2007 & learn about the exciting developments of the Viet Heritage Gardens VHS is heading.

August 5, 2007: ICAN Summer Art Classes - Join us with ICAN Boad of Director, Ivy Nga Vuong to discuss the importance of arts and creativity expression on child development and learn more about ICAN's Summer Art Classes.

August 12, 2007: Reflection on Virginia Tech with Dr. Thuy Le, MD (Psychiatrist)

July 29 2007: Health Insurance Programs in Santa Clara County - Join us this week with Jennifer Vo from Santa Clara Family Health Plan to discuss various Health Insurance Programs for children in Santa Clara County

July 22, 2007: Exploring Community & Culture through Vietnamese Lion Dancing - Join us with members of the Far East Dragon Lion Dance Association (a local youth empowerment group) as they share personal experiences of exploring community & culture through Vietnamese lion dancing

July 15, 2007: Vietnamese American 2nd Generation Perspectives on Community & Cultural Identity, Part II of II

July 08, 2007: Vietnamese American 2nd Generation Perspectives on Community & Cultural Identity, Part I of II

July 01, 2007: Gender Roles & Sexual Identities Part II of II - Join us this week with Dr. Phuong Thuy Le, MD, Minh Ta, LSW & Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW as we discuss Gender Roles & Sexual Identity and answer questions & concerns from parents about what is normal or abnormal male or female behavior.

June 24, 2007: Gender Roles & Sexual Identities Part I of II - Join us this week with Dr. Phuong Thuy Le, MD, Minh Ta, LSW & Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW as we discuss Gender Roles & Sexual Identity and answer questions & concerns from parents about what is normal or abnormal male or female behavior.

June 17, 2007: Father's Day Special - Join us in celebration of Father's Day as we share heartfelt stories and memories of our fathers

June 10, 2007: Vietnamese American Family Empowerment Forum Reflection - Join us as we reflect on the 1st Annual Vietnamese American Forum: Families Today and Tomorrow and thank everyone who made it possible

June 3, 2007: Nail Salon & Personal Care Products and Health Affect on Women and Children: Join us with Trang Nguyen from Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice to discuss the health affects of nail salon and personal care products on women and children - What products, chemical or ingredients to look out for? What are the health affects? What are some solutions and alternatives?

May 27, 2007: 1st Vietnamese American Family Empowerment Forum - Join us with Betty Duong to hear about the 1st Annual Vietnamese American Family Empowerment Forum: Gia Dinh Hom Nay va Ngay Mai (Families Today & Tomorrow) held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Yerba Buena High School

May 20, 2007: What is Affection & Why is it important? (Part III) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist) and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to continue our discussion on the importance of affection in the first five years - What is affection? Why is it important? What are different ways we show affection to children? How do we communicate? How do we let them know they are loved and supported? How do we teach children about affection, love, and relationships?

May 13, 2007: What is Affection & Why is it important? (Part II) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist) and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to continue our discussion on the importance of affection in the first five years - What is affection? Why is it important? What are different ways we show affection to children? How do we communicate? How do we let them know they are loved and supported? How do we teach children about affection, love, and relationships?

May 6, 2007: What is Affection & Why is it important? (Part I) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist) and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to discuss the importance of affection in the first five years - What is affection? Why is it important? What are different ways we show affection to children? How do we communicate? How do we let them know they are loved and supported?

April 29, 2007: Mental & Emotional Health in the First 5 Years (Part II) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist), Van Le, LSW and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to discuss mental & emotional development in the first 5 years (replay)

April 22, 2007: Mental & Emotional Health in the First 5 Years (Part I) - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le (Psychiatrist), Van Le, LSW and Minh Tuan Nguyen, MSW to discuss mental & emotional development in the first 5 years (replay)

April 15, 2007: CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF SAN JOSE presents CHILDREN OF DRAGON: VIETNAMESE HERITAGE CELEBRATION - Join us with Quinn (Quynh Hoa) Tran, Board of Director from Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM) to hear about exciting and fun exhibits at CDM and the Children of the Dragon: Vietnamese Heritage Celebration held April 21-22, 2007

April 8, 2007: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?: Join us with Van Le, MA from Mekong Community Center & Minh Ta, LSW to discuss ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - What is ADHD? What are the Symptoms? ADHD Diagnosis? What are the treatment options?

April 1, 2007: QUIT FOR OUR KIDS - TOBACCO'S HARMFUL AFFECTS ON CHILDREN - Join us with Elise (Yen) Nguyen from Asian American Recovery Services to discuss the health affects of Tobacco use, second hand smoke and influences on children and more

March 25, 2007 : Understanding Learning Disabilities & Mental Disorders - Join us with Van Le, MA from Mekong Community Center to discuss differences between learning disabilities and mental disorders & how to identify them in the early years

March 18, 2007: Early Literacy: Reading & Storytelling - Join us with Candice (Thuy) Tran, a librarian at San Jose Public Library, Tully Community Branch as we discuss the importance of reading & storytelling and the affects on child development

March 11, 2007: Discipline Techniques & rewarding Children - A discussion with Anh Kim Tran, an Early Childhood Education Specialist about discipline techniques and rewarding children

March 4, 2007: What is Unstrcutured Play? - A discussion with Anh Kim Tran, an Early Childhood Education Specialist about "Unstructured Play" and its importance in a child's development in the first five years

February 25, 2007: Teaching Children about Money - Join us with Dr. Thuy Le, MD, Minh Ta, LSW and Tuan Dinh Tran, LCSW as we discuss ways to teach children about money. We will discuss the Lunar New Year (Tet) tradition of giving & receiving Li Xi (Lunar New Year Money in Red Envelopes), what we teach children about spending habits and more

February 18, 2007:   HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR! - Join us to celebrate the year of the pig and share thoughts & memories of how we celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year)

February 11, 2007:   Cultural Preservations through Traditions - Discussion with Dr. Thuy Le, MD, Minh Ta, LSW & Tuan Dinh Tran, LCSW on the importance of cultural traditions and its affects on a child’s self confidence and cultural identity, specifically looking at Tet (Lunar New Year) traditions

February 04, 2007:   Cultural Preservations through Language - Discussion on the importance and significance of retaining Vietnamese culture & heritage through language

January 28, 2007:   Head Lice: Myths, Facts & Treatments

January 21, 2007:   Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby - Discussion with Dr. DanAnh Nguyen (OB GYN), and Dr. PhuongThuy Le, MD (Psychiatrist) about the effects of drugs, alcohol and smoking on the fetus, and how the mother's mental health is of great importance to the baby's health (replay).

January 14, 2007:   Healthy Pregnancy - Discussion with Dr. DanAnh N