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A lot of parents still dread "The Talk"-explaining sexuality and reproduction to their children. But the sooner you start talking to your kids about sex the better, according to most experts. We'll ask how to approach the topic and broach especially sensitive areas, while instilling the values you want in your children. Laura talks with George Samuels, family counseling program director with Child and Family Services www.cfsnh.org, and Anne Johnson, an educator with Planned Parenthood of Northern New England www.ppnne.org. Originally aired 9/25/2002.

There’s been lots of confusion recently over the value of mammograms, self-exams and genetic testing. We’ll talk about detection, prevention and whether scientists are any closer to finding a cure. Laura’s guests are Nancy Ryan, chair of the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition www.nhbcc.org and Beth Hale Campoli, program director of the Breast Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital www.stjosephhospital.com.
Originally aired:10/10/2002

Our guest says we're all born with a great curiosity and zeal to learn new things, and too often schools end up quashing that enthusiasm. But Rob Fried says that's not the way it has to be. His new book is "The Passionate Learner: How Teachers and Parents Can Help Children Reclaim the Joy of Discovery." www.beacon.org.
Originally aired: 9/13/2002

Many women these days are postponing marriage or choosing to stay single. We’ll take a look at a century of single women – from the Gibson Girls to the Sex and the City crowd. And we’ll talk about how society views bachelor girls. Guest host Allison McNair speaks with Betsy Israel, author of “Bachelor Girl: The Secret History of Single Women in the Twentieth Century.” www.harpercollins.com

It all began with "The Real World," "Cops" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Now we have people eating goo on "Survivor," families churning butter on "Frontier House" and men choosing brides on "The Bachelor." Reality T.V. has certainly come a long way...or has it? Laura talks with Susan Murray, assistant professor of culture and communication at New York University www.nyu.edu and co-editor of "Startling! Heartbreaking! Real!: Reality TV and the Remaking of the Television Culture."