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NEXT TIME ON Kids These Days! we're talking about Early Developmental Stages - where should very young children be developmentally at one year, two years, three years? And where can caregivers find help and support if their children aren't meeting those recommended milestones? We'll speak with a physician who is in a new film that is helping to keep Babies on Track, and with the state's Early Intervention manager. Plus, learn about the programs all over the state that are helping babies and toddlers learn, and we speak with one group that supports families whose children have developmental delays.

Find your station, day and time here and join us the week of February 20!

VALENTINE'S DAY IS around the corner and to celebrate, Kids These Days! is hosting a discussion about sex and romance after kids! We'll talk with local and national relationship experts and therapists about the common issues couples face, and they'll share ideas for moms and dads who want to keep the magic alive.

PLUS, parents like you tell us how it's going in the intimacy department; and we explore if equally-shared housework could equal more spark in the bedroom... That and a decadent - yet surprisingly easy - Valentine’s Day dessert with our very own Chef KTD.

Find your station, date and time here then tune in to join us!

WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE are processed into a justice system, an arrest and a courtdate are only the very beginning of the correctional journey for juvenile offenders - one that hopefully ends with successful rehabilitation. So, how does the juvenile justice system in Alaska work? And what does successful rehabilitation look like? 

To find out we'll speak with a teen-bankrobber-turned-adult-probation-officer and the Deputy Director of the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice.

Join us! Find your station and time.
 

THERE ARE ONLY so many hours in the day in which to balance a career, a family, a social life, and all the other obligations that go along with being a well-rounded person - how to juggle it all? And, what happens when there's a new baby or an illness thrown into this mix? We'll take a look at how employment policies do or don't support working famiies with a national expert and a local woman who's figured it out.

PLUS, how family-friendly are some of Alaska's employers; meet an American woman who is moving to Sweden to have her baby; and Alaskan teens tell us how they balance their crazy schedules.

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Continuing our conversation on starting a family, next time on Kids These Days! we’ll be talking about adoption. There are many ways to adopt a child – as an infant, through the foster care program, internationally or from right here in Alaska – and those who are considering it have many questions. Joining us to answer these questions are guests from Catholic Social Services of Alaska and the State of Alaska Office of Children Services.

Plus, hear adoption stories from real Alaskan families; and learn about the ins and outs of adopting step-children.

KSKA - Southcentral: Tuesday 1/24@ 2pm & 7pm  

KDLG - Dillingham: Wednesday 1/25 @ 10am

KHNS - Haines/Skagway: Wednesday 1/25 @ 10am

KRUA - UAA: Thursday 1/26 @ 12pm

KCUK - Chevak: Friday 1/27 @ 3:15pm

KTOO - Juneau: Saturday 1/28 @ 3pm

KMXT HD3 - Kodiak: Sunday 1/29 @ 9am

Online - Anytime, 24/7!

GETTING SHOTS IS never a kids' favorite activity, but we do it to keep everyone well, right? Why do immunizations help and what are the risks? Next time we speak to Dr. Tom Nighswander, a longtime Alaskan doc who will share his firsthand experience on the impact of vaccination in countries in Africa, and with Laurel Wood, former head of the State of Alaska immunization program.

Plus, there will be lots of talk about Africa this hour when we learn about a new malaria vaccine trial; find out how the Power of One teacher and a committed team of students has made life a little bit better in Sudan; and we explore why rural Alaskan immunization rates are higher than in urban areas.

KSKA - Southcentral: Tuesday 1/17 @ 2pm & 7pm 

KDLG - Dillingham: Wednesday 1/18 @ 10am

KHNS - Haines/Skagway: Wednesday 1/18 @ 10am

KRUA - UAA: Thursday 1/19 @ 12pm

KCUK - Chevak: Friday 1/20 @ 3:15pm

KTOO - Juneau: Saturday 1/21 @ 3pm

KMXT HD3 - Kodiak: Sunday 1/22 @ 9am

Online - Anytime 24/7!

NEXT TIME ON Kids These Days!: Failure is an essential part of the learning process, and learning how to handle failure appropriately without giving up or freaking out is all part of maturing. So, how can caregivers help kids to "fail" well?

Plus, meet one little boy who ran for elementary school president...and lost; what's the deal with "Social Promotion"?; and as college acceptance letters are rolling in, one high school senior tells us what it feels like when his top pick university didn't pick him.

KSKA - Anchorage/ Mat-Su/ Unalaska/ Seward/ Girdwood: Tuesday 1/10 @ 2pm & 8pm (note the time change this week) 

NEXT TIME ON Kids These Days! we're taking you on vacation! Alaskan travel experts, Scott McMurren of Alaska Travelgram and Erin Kirkland of AK on the Go, join us to talk about traveling with kids - where to go, when and how to get there with the least amount of headache.

Plus, learn about "voluntourism" when a family tells us about their trip to Malawi; and senior citizens remember what the family vacation was like in the 30's, 40's and 50's in a charming installment of "When I Was Young."

This show originally aired on Nov. 9, 2010.

KSKA - Anchorage/ Mat-Su/ Unalaska/ Seward/ Girdwood: Tuesday 12/27 at 2pm and 7pm

KDLG - Dillingham: Wednesday 12/28 at 10am

KHNS - Haines/Skagway: Wednesday 12/28 at 10am

KRUA - UAA: Thursday 12/29 at 12pm

KCUK - Chevak: Friday 12/30 at 3:15pm

KTOO - Juneau: Saturday 12/31 at 3pm

Online - Anytime 24/7!

LEARNING TO GIVE starts at a young age. It's the right time of year to think about generosity, compassion and kindness, so next time on KTD we'll be exploring how we can help our young people to become contributing members of a family and eventually, of their community.

Plus, meet two retired teachers who are making a difference in the lives of kids in the Mat-Su; and librarians tell us their favorite books on the topic of giving.

KSKA - Anchorage/ Mat-Su/ Unalaska/ Seward/ Girdwood: Tuesday 12/20 at 2pm and 7pm  

KDLG - Dillingham: Wednesday 12/21 at 10am

KHNS - Haines/Skagway: Wednesday 12/21 at 10am

KRUA - UAA: Thursday 12/22 at 12pm

KCUK - Chevak: Friday 12/23 at 3:15pm

KTOO - Juneau: Saturday 12/24 at 3pm 

Online - Anytime 24/7

THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING and that means toys, presents and shopping in many households. Kids know what they want and they'll let you know which toy/gadget/game/thing they absolutely must have this year. So, what informs these desires?

Next time on KTD! we’ll learn about how our kids are marketed to and what strategies we can use to help kids be more media savvy. We're joined by Joel Bakan, author of the critically acclaimed best seller, The Corporation, and most recently, Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children; and Aliza Sherman, Alaskan marketing and web pioneer.

KSKA - Anchorage/ Mat-Su/ Unalaska/ Seward/ Girdwood: Tuesday 12/13 at 2pm and 7pm 

KDLG - Dillingham: Wednesday 12/14 at 10am

KHNS - Haines/Skagway: Wednesday 12/14 at 10am

KRUA - UAA: Thursday 12/15 at 12pm

KCUK - Chevak: Friday 12/16 at 3:15pm

KTOO - Juneau: TBA