Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.”

Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health.

And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum.

GUESTS:
Katy Golvala, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror
Alecia McGregor, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Kassondra Mangione, Author of Poemspartum

Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.”
Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health.
And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kgolvala/">Katy Golvala</a>, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/alecia-j-mcgregor/">Alecia McGregor</a>, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/poemspartum-pregnancy-postpartum-motherhood-seasons/dp/B0D56WDTP8">Kassondra Mangione</a>, Author of Poemspartum</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Birthing center closures underscore need for maternal health reforms

It can be hard for many adults to self-regulate their screen time. For kids, it can be nearly impossible.

According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Children ages 8-12 are spending 4 to 6 hours in front of screens a day. Teens are spending up to 9 hours in front of screens.

According to a report by Pew Research Center, 72% of teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in classrooms. Instead of asking teachers to police cellphone use, some schools are choosing to do an outright ban on cellphones. That means absolutely no cellphone use during school hours whether students are in the classroom or in the lunchroom.

Today, we hear what this looks like in practice.

In addition to limiting or banning cellphone use in school, some are calling for more conversations around media literacy, and recognizing the signs of technology addiction and dependence. 

If you’re a parent, an educator or maybe even a student, we want to hear from you. What do you think of cellphone bans in school? Is it necessary, and would it actually work?

GUESTS:
Natasha Singer: technology reporter for the New York Times
Melissa Whitson: Professor of Psychology at the University of New Haven. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist.
Rachel Besharat Mann: Associate Professor at the Practice at Wesleyan University.

It can be hard for many adults to self-regulate their screen time. For kids, it can be nearly impossible.
According to the <a href="https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-And-Watching-TV-054.aspx">American Academy of Child &amp; Adolescent Psychiatry, </a>Children ages 8-12 are spending 4 to 6 hours in front of screens a day. Teens are spending up to 9 hours in front of screens.
According to a report by <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/06/12/72-percent-of-us-high-school-teachers-say-cellphone-distraction-is-a-major-problem-in-the-classroom/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9gHQfKihSEeWk7uWbOeWAXDhLhgS3t_R9O-DfGS0XkyWo0qwcYROMBI_P2JLyKnEmE9diUgOT9fLK31g4wCGjv-sOr1nZvJ0ncni5CGmS5imqm5Lc&amp;_hsmi=312016766">Pew Research Center,</a> 72% of teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in classrooms. Instead of asking teachers to police cellphone use, <a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/journalinquirer/article/manchester-ct-lamont-school-cellphone-ban-yondr-18704565.php">some schools are choosing to do an outright ban on cellphones.</a> That means absolutely no cellphone use during school hours whether students are in the classroom or in the lunchroom.
Today, we hear what this looks like in practice.
In addition to limiting or banning cellphone use in school, some are calling for more conversations around <a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-media-literacy-is-an-essential-skill-schools-should-teach-it-that-way/2024/07">media literacy, and recognizing the signs of technology addiction and dependence. </a>
If you’re a parent, an educator or maybe even a student, we want to hear from you. What do you think of cellphone bans in school? Is it necessary, and would it actually work?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/natasha-singer">Natasha Singer:</a> technology reporter for the New York Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.newhaven.edu/faculty-staff-profiles/melissa-whitson.php">Melissa Whitson:</a> Professor of Psychology at the University of New Haven. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wesleyan.edu/academics/faculty/remann/profile.html">Rachel Besharat Mann:</a> Associate Professor at the Practice at Wesleyan University.</li>
</ul>

Teachers say cellphones are "an unending loop of distraction," but are bans the answer?

Summer camp and after-school care provide kids with a safe place to learn, grow and also give working parents some peace of mind. But they’re not accessible for all kids.

This hour, we look at the impact on families when out-of-classroom programs are out of reach.

GUESTS:
Corrianne Chipello, Executive Director & CEO, Hartford’s Camp Courant
Michelle Doucette Cunningham, Executive Director, Connecticut Network for Children and Youth 
James Jones, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of New Britain

Summer camp and after-school care provide kids with a safe place to learn, grow and also give working parents some peace of mind. But they’re not accessible for all kids.
This hour, we look at the impact on families when out-of-classroom programs are out of reach.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://campcourant.org/">Corrianne Chipello</a>, Executive Director &amp; CEO, Hartford’s Camp Courant</li>
<li><a href="https://ctncy.org/">Michelle Doucette Cunningham</a>, Executive Director, Connecticut Network for Children and Youth </li>
<li><a href="https://www.bgclubnb.org/">James Jones</a>, Executive Director, Boys &amp; Girls Club of New Britain</li>
</ul>

Summer camps are closed for the season, but the need for childcare remains

This hour is bound to make you very hungry because we’re talking about New Haven pizza. This year, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro officially declared New Haven, the Pizza Capital of America. 

Today, we talk to some pizza lovers. We'll also hear about a new documentary that follows pizza lovers beyond Connecticut. New Haven pizza is so legendary that pizza makers are now trying to duplicate it across the country.

But up first, Connecticut doesn’t just have great pizza. Many food influencers are bringing a lot of attention to local restaurants and food makers. We hear from one content creator exploring "the best culinary delights in Connecticut."

GUESTS:
David Milton:Hartford based content creator and foodie (@DamGram and @DamTok)
Colin M. Caplan: Founder of the Taste of New Haven, and pizza historian and guru.
Gorman Bechard: Director of "Pizza, A Love Story" and the new film “A Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun”
Jimmy Fantin: owner of Fantini’s New Haven Style Apizza in Stuart, Florida

This hour is bound to make you very hungry because we’re talking about <a href="https://www.infonewhaven.com/the-day-new-haven-became-the-official-pizza-capital-of-the-united-states/">New Haven pizza. </a>This year, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro officially declared <a href="https://ctvisit.com/articles/welcome-to-pizza-capital-of-us">New Haven, the Pizza Capital of America. </a>
Today, we talk to some pizza lovers. We'll also hear about a new documentary that follows pizza lovers beyond Connecticut. New Haven pizza is so legendary that pizza makers are now trying to duplicate it across the country.
But up first, Connecticut doesn’t just have great pizza. Many food influencers are bringing a lot of attention to local restaurants and food makers. We hear from<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedamgram/"> one content creator exploring "the best culinary delights in Connecticut."</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://damgram.com/">David Milton:</a> Hartford based content creator and foodie (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedamgram/">@DamGram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamtok?lang=en">@DamTok</a>)</li>
<li>Colin M. Caplan: Founder of the <a href="https://tasteofnewhaven.com/">Taste of New Haven,</a> and pizza historian and guru.</li>
<li>Gorman Bechard: Director of <a href="http://www.pizzaalovestory.com/">"Pizza, A Love Story"</a> and the new film<a href="https://whatwerewethinkingfilms.eventive.org/schedule/66b37c7d6eafa9004f1334f3"> “A Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun”</a></li>
<li>Jimmy Fantin: owner of <a href="https://fantinisapizza.com/">Fantini’s New Haven Style Apizza</a> in Stuart, Florida</li>
</ul>

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