Programs examine important topics and issues impacting all of us through the lens of health and wellness. We highlight the questions, challenges and struggles people typically face in everyday life. In each of our programs we clarify the issues and provide useful information, pragmatic tips, and resources.
Parenting and discipline: To spank or not

6/27/13 – Hour 2 – When it comes to providing discipline for children, one controversial topic is spanking. Over the past three decades spanking has fallen out of favor but when you survey american households many still believe that it is a valid parenting technique. During this hour we are joined by live callers and parenting expert Jamie Klassel Weiner M.A., MHC-LP.

Direct download: Dr_Fritz_Show_6-27-13_Hour_2-_Spanking.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:19am EDT

6/27/13 - Over 60 percent of Americans households have a pet. This is almost 220 millions animals not including several million extra fish. The psychological benefits of pet ownership are plentiful. During this hour we talk about those benefits and are joined by pet owner and entrepreneur Howie Binder of the pet spa Doggie Do and Play Too (http://doggiedonyc.com/).

Direct download: Dr_Fritz_Show_6-27-13_Hour_1_-_Pets.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:10am EDT

6/20/13 – Hour 2 - On “Ask Dr.Fritz” we’re talking about “HUMOR THERAPY” with Bill Drewes of non-profit “GOTHAM COMEDY FOUNDATION” and Lawyer-turned-Comedian Alex Barnett of ”COMEDIANS AT LAW”.

Direct download: DR_FRITZ_HOUR_2_06-20-13.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:51am EDT

Direct download: DR_FRITZ_HOUR_1_06-20-13.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:50am EDT

6/13/13 - Dr Fritz is joined by seven students who took part in one of the largest public exhibitions of art in New York City Parks history. They were students of a program called "LeAp" - Learning through an expanded arts program. LEAP is a hands-on, arts-based approach to teaching the academic curriculum integrating it with socially relevant issues, topics, and themes.

Direct download: DR_FRITZ_Hour_2_LEAPNYC.ORG_6-13-13.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

Live Show: Prevention and Suicide

6/13/13 - Suicide is one the leading cause of death in people ages 10 to 24 and rates have been rising in recent years. During this hour we talk about what can be done to address this serious issue. Discussed are warning signs ways to talk to someone who is in distress. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

Direct download: DR_FRITZ_Hour_1_THURSDAY_6-13-13.mp3
Category:Psychology and education -- posted at: 4:30pm EDT

6/6/13 - Since the Sandy Hook shootings, gun control and gun violence has been in the headlines and very much on the minds of many Americans. Listen in for this two hour conversation where we explore this complex issue.

Direct download: DR_FRITZ_show__THURSDAY_6-6-13.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:00am EDT

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