NCTV17 Podcasts

Dermatology and Self Esteem in Teens. For many it's one of the last specialties to go and visit - the dermatologist. On this episode, the Moms meet with a dermatologist to discuss the challenges and benefits of addressing skincare with your children. Kids and Dating. When it comes to dating, how can you prepare yourself to deal with potential questions and issues? And what age is appropriate? On t...

Whether over the phone, in your email inbox or at your favorite retail store, scams are everywhere. President & CEO Nicki Anderson sits down with an expert panel to explain how to recognize scams and what to do to protect yourself. While it's difficult to stop scams from coming your way, experts say your most powerful weapon to recognize scams is being educated.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1)Cantigny Park & Golf Club, Cantigny Park horticulturists discuss upcoming projects and initiatives for Naperville residents to enjoy this spring. 2)Almost Home Kids' mission is to provide transitional care in a home-like setting to children with complicated health needs, training for their families and respite care. AHK is a shor...

Alyssa Wees releases her first-ever young adult novel, The Waking Forest and debuts it at Anderson's Bookshop. Becky Anderson sits down with Wees to learn more about the book, and the author that made the story come to life.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1)Angels and Awakening Podcast: Julie Jancius is a Psychic Medium and Angel Reader, with offices in Naperville and Wheaton, IL. She is also host of the successful podcast, Angels and Awakening. 2) KLA Schools of Naperville: An upscale preschool serving infants from 6 weeks through children 12 years of age. 3)Alice Gaziev C...

When Naperville stood on the Council-Manager form of government in 1969, they had no idea the city would develop into the economic and residential center it is today. This documentary follows the City of Naperville as it met the demands of oncoming regional growth and became a thriving, high-tech metropolis providing a high quality of life for its residents.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1)Naperville Baseball Association, founded in 1955 to provide an outlet for youth baseball teams to play and enjoy the sport that they love. Now in its 64th continuous season, styles, equipment and participation may have changed, but the mission has not. 2)Naperville YMCAs, through a variety of programs and services focused on yout...

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Nutrition HeartBeat - A full service sports nutrition company that works with adults, adolescents, and teams run by Dr. Laurie Schubert, sports dietitian. 2)Codeverse Naperville - Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced coder, our curriculum is designed for kids of all skill levels. 3)i9 Sports - We provide a...

All aboard the Illinois Suffrage Special! Zachary Michael Jack takes you back in time to 1913 in his original play, Votes for Women! The play made its debut at North Central College as part of Illinois’ Bicentennial celebration. This historical drama features a Chicago Tribune reporter and three extraordinary women bound for Washington DC. Their only goal is to fight for equality in the Land of Li...

The heart-racing thrills of last year's The Wife Between Us kicks in again in the authors' new novel, An Anonymous Girl. Meet authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen at Anderson's Bookshop with their smart, surprising and suspenseful new book.

Join Kim White as she interviews workplace futurist and author Marti Konstant about the principle of Career Agility and the Gig Economy. What’s that? You don’t know what a workplace futurist is? Or you don’t know what “Career Agility” and/or “The Gig Economy” are? If you don’t find out, chances are, Marti asserts, you will be left in the dust and fall into the trap of becoming irrelevant. From wha...

The Sandwich Generation: It's what  your children and your parents have in common, if you’re a Mom with school-age children and aging parents. On this episode of the Naperville Mom’s Network, the Moms talk with Dennise Vaughn of Homewatch CareGivers about being part of the sandwich-generation. Moms, Dating, and Relationships Moms, Dating, and Relationships - whether you are a new mom or an empty n...

What Role Does Creativity Play in Your Workplace? And what does creativity in the workplace mean? Host Nicki Anderson and her guests explore how to develop a culture that encourages creativity, no matter what the type of business. For more information about the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and what it offers its members, visit their website at: Naperville.net Host: Nicki Anderson, President...

In the 1840’s, the Stenger family came to Naperville from Germany and began a brewery. Located at Franklin Avenue between Webster and Main, the Stenger Brewery was known to produce up to 17,000 barrels of beer a year. Brothers, John and Nick Stenger, founded the brewery and this documentary takes a look at the role beer played in society; and how the brewery contributed to the development of Naper...

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges hosts conversations around diversity and inclusion on the latest episode of School Scene. Dr. Rakeda Leaks joined Naperville 203 for the 2018-19 school year as the Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Leaks discusses her background in education and human resources, as well her goals for this newly created positi...

On this episode of School Scene, Superintendent Dan Bridges talks with members of Naperville School District 203's staff about the district's early childhood programming. His guests discuss the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and why its important for students to gain some of these critical skills prior to kindergarten. They also talk about the expansion into full-day preschool class...

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Chicago Engineers; an MEP engineering firm, located in Chicago, offering services in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design, 2)The Great Western Tile Company which began in 1981 as a family-owned and operated business, 3) Pamela Harambasic, a Mortgage Advisor, who discusses her path to the mortgage...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Kiwanis Club of Naperville, a hands-on, volunteer service organization that raises money for local charities 2) 100+ Women Who Care – Naperville; a Giving Circle of women who are passionate about making their community a better place for all 3) Edward Foundation - the nonprofit arm of Edward Hospital whose mission is to help the...

On this episode, the Moms talk about parent/teacher communications. Parent/teacher conferences are a staple elementary school, but often attendance goes down from there. “There is a lot of attention on kids who are advance learners and those who are struggling, and not as much on the vast majority of kids in the middle,” say Cathy. She takes a more laid-back approach with her sons, letting them ta...

This episode of Inside the Chamber literally looks inside the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Nicki Anderson is joined by Kara Carpenter, Events and Program Director, Colin Dalough, Business Works; and Emily Ory, Board Chair to talk about the future of the Chamber. This year the Chamber created a new program called Business Unplugged, which changed the way the Chamber looked at monthly lunche...

On the latest episode of Spotlight, host Jane Wernette talks to: 1) Turning Pointe Autism Foundation which was founded in 2007 by Kim and Randy Wolf to provide families with the support needed when managing the challenges faced by children with Autism 2) Diveheart provides educational scuba diving programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran with a disability, with the hope of providing b...

Whether you are an accomplished speaker or, like many of us, just the idea of public speaking gives you vertigo, prickly-heat rash or a headache, there's a place at the table for you during this month's episode of Career Center. Kim White welcomes public speaking experts Rebecca Malotke-Meslin and Mike Russo for a lively discussion on how to be the most effective public speaker you can be. From th...

In 1963, Dick Portillo built a 6’ x 12’ trailer with no running water or bathroom and opened a simple hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. He called it “The Dog House.” More than 50 years and 50 locations later, his namesake Portillo’s restaurants are a Windy City institution, famous for perfect, Chicago-style dogs. In Out of the Dog House, Portillo tells the incredible story of his life, sharin...

Learn To Write Now: Learn To Write Now is a premier English Language Enrichment center in South Naperville that provides writing, reading, speaking, test prep and college admission essay workshops in a creative and collaborative environment. The workshops are offered all year round, instructor-led and taught in small groups, providing ample opportunities for the student to receive individualized a...

The holidays may have left you or your family feeling overwhelmed. But how do you tell if this is something that will pass, or are you really physically and mentally exhausted? In the first episode of the New Year the Moms, Cathy, Patti, Saritha and Erica, tackle the tough subject of Emotional Exhaustion, both in adults and children. Counselor Wendy Hayum-Gross from Naperville Clinical Associates...