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ArchivesChildhood ObesityBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, July 29, 2003.One quarter of the New Hampshire's children are overweight or at risk. Researchers, teachers and state officials met earlier this month at "New Hampshire Healthy Schools Day" to talk about strategies for dealing with the problem. One approach is to get schools and families working together to promote better nutrition and more exercise for kids. Our guests are Tamara Martin, a research assistant professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire; and Rae Pica, author of YOUR ACTIVE CHILD: HOW TO BOOST PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY. We'll take a look at the growing problem of childhood obesity and what is being done today to help combat the problem. Guests TBA. listen:
 Educators Weigh Impact of New LawBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, July 29, 2003.State education officials have spent the last several months working to enact the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Under the law, nearly 20% of New Hampshire's 521 schools could be identified as failing to meet state standards. But officials say they've succeeded in softening the law's initial impact. And they're working to ensure that in the long term, No Child Left Behind will help schools. NHPR'S Trish Anderton reports. listen:
The Science of ConversationBy John Walters on Tuesday, July 29, 2003.University of New Hampshire psychology professor Rebecca Warner makes it her business to be aware of all aspects of human interaction, and sometimes animal as well. She studies and measures communication- the rhythms and patterns of speech, the content the unspoken communications, and the goals people try to achieve through personal interactions. Rebecca will talk about what makes a conversation. listen:
Manchester's Yo Gallery to Close DoorsBy Rebecca Kaufman on Tuesday, July 29, 2003.Manchester's Yo Gallery is closing this week. Since 1999, the gallery has selected students from the city's high schools to study and display their art. But a lack of funding means this year's class will be the last. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Rebecca Kaufman reports from Manchester. listen:
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