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Relatively Speaking

Relatively Speaking is a safe place to discuss interpersonal issues, whether they be in the family, in a romantic relationship or regarding our role in the community. Hosted by Dr. Susan Buttross, Chief of the Division of Child Development and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and MPB’s Kevin Farrell, Relatively Speaking gives listeners a chance to call in to ask for advice, to share personal stories and to respond to each other. Emails can be sent at anytime to family@mpbonline.org. Relatively Speaking airs Monday mornings at 9 on MPB Think Radio.

  • Better Speech & Hearing Month image
    Excerpt (53:30) | Air date 05/21/12
    Dr. Buttross and guest experts discuss hearing, language & speech disorders during Better Speech & Hearing Month.
  • Premature Parenthood image
    Excerpt (53:05) | Air date 05/14/12
    Dr. Buttross talks w/Cathy Files about safe sleeping habits for newborns. Emily tells her story of being a teenage mom.
  • Are You Sleeping Beautifully? image
    Excerpt (53:12) | Air date 05/07/12
    Dr.Buttross & Dr.Allen Richert discuss good/bad sleeping habits & sleeping disorders such as insomnia & sleep apnea.
  • Foster Care & International Adopt. image
    Excerpt (41:42) | Air date 04/23/12
    Foster care before adopting? Dr. Buttross & listeners also discuss the challenges of international adopting.
  • The When & Why of Adoption image
    Excerpt (52:33) | Air date 04/16/12
    Dr. Buttross discusses the WHENs and WHYs of adoption with adopted children & adoptive parents.
  • Family Dynamics image
    Excerpt (53:31) | Air date 04/09/12
    What affects family dynamics? Sibling rivalries? Is eating family dinner a pastime? Why are older kids staying home?
  • Autism Awareness Month image
    Excerpt (53:33) | Air date 04/02/12
    Dr. Buttross and Emily Le Coz of the Autism Advisory Committee discuss the cause & effect of Autism in children & adults.
  • The History&Future of Women image
    Excerpt (53:06) | Air date 03/26/12
    Dr. Buttross and Jamie Bardwell discuss teen pregnancy in young women in Miss. & social issues affecting adult women.
  • How Ethical Are You? image
    Excerpt (53:16) | Air date 03/19/12
    Dr.Greg Gordon talks about how kids learn right from wrong. Also, if you're a bystander, should you help a person in need?
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