Below are samples of three the national radio shows conducted with Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer from 2001-2011.

The Radio Disney show was part of the Backyard Radio Show. It covered the topic of Playground Safety: An interview with Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

The second show discussed the “spread of bullying”. The radio host, Terry Phillips was from KVPR FM.

The final two-part show was a PBS interview on “These Days” in 2001. The host of the PBS station was Tom Fudge in San Diego, CA. He interviewed her on “It’s a new world of play for today’s kids? They explored but is it a better one?”

Radio Disney

Radio interview with Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

Playground Safety: An interview with Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/radio-disney.mp3

Radio Disney

KPBS Radio San Diego KPBS Radio -Tom Fudge

These Days with Tom Fudge: Play – Part 1 – Part 2 – October 2001

It’s a new world of play for today’s kids? They discussed, Is it a better one?

kpbs radio Tom Fudge

Interview with Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

Radio Disney

KVPR FM – Quality of Life radio bullying. Bullying & Kettleman City – February 2011

Discusses the spread of bullying in Kettleman City. Program host Terry Phillips talks with Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D.

radio bullying

https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/kvpr-bullying.mp3

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In recent years, an effort to pass laws mandating school recess for elementary school-age students has picked up steam largely as a result of parent advocates who believe school recess plays an important role in their child’s well-being.

A big part of restoring recess lies in the need to improve recess and how it functions. There is much we can do about the conflicts or boredom that can lead to fights and arguments that spill over into a classroom and impact instructional time.