The 2019 International Parents As Teachers conference gets underway in St. Louis, Monday, October 14th and runs through Thursday, October 17th. More than 1,300 early childhood professionals will be in town for the sold-out event. One of the many workshops will focus on childhood trauma and toxic stress. Find out how the organization works to reduce dangerous stress that impacts moms, dads, and children.

Guests:Constance Gully, President and CEO Parents as Teachers.Dr. Kenneth Haller, Pediatrician SSSM Health Cardinal Glennon and Professor Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Several non-profits in the Gateway City area are providing unique resources to patients to help them heal and thrive.

The Washington University Institute for Public Health is credited with launching the first program of its kind in the nation that includes three research institutions and four hospitals to end the cycle of violence. Find out how the program works and how you can get involved.

A local non-profit called Gateway to Hope is helping patients diagnosed with breast cancer face the disease and focus on healing. Learn about the resources the organization offers and who is eligible to participate in the program.

Guests:Kateri Chapman-Kramer, Life Outside of Violence CoordinatorStephanie Harris, LOV Case Manager, Saint Louis University HospitalJessica Meyers, Coordinator with The St. Louis Area Violence Prevention CommissionKaren Johnson, Gateway To Hope RecipientKaren Morrison, Gateway to Hope Board MemberKeri Koehler, GTH Program DirectorKatie Manga, GTH Executive Director

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Research shows kids who witness shootings or know someone who has been shot suffer psychological and emotional trauma that impact every aspect of their lives.

Mark your calendar! An important event is being held in the Gateway City Thursday, September 19, 2019. The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes initiative encourages men to literally walk a mile in women’s high heeled shoes. The goal is to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence against women and children. Learn about resources available to support survivors, what can be done to prevent abuse and why men are encouraged to get involved.

Guests:Samantha Wayant YWCA Director Of Crisis InterventionSusan Kidder, Ceo Safe ConnectionsCarla Maley, Court Watch Project CoordinatorLinday Fischer, Former Safe Connections Client, And Author

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This week on The Pulse of St.Louis Mike Colombo filled in for host Shirley Washington. In the first segment, Sickle Cell disease was the topic. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The panel discussed the disease and upcoming events scheduled to draw awareness and get blood donations.

In the second segment, we learned about SistaKeeper Empowerment Center. Its mission is to empower girls to define their voices, to understand the value of self-awareness, academic excellence and promoting positive community engagement.

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Area school students will get a unique opportunity to learn about fish, seals and other water creatures when the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station opens in December. Find out about employment opportunities and what’s being done to make sure everyone has access to one of the city’s hottest new attractions.

Guests:Tami Lash Brown, Executive Director, St. Louis Aquarium at Union StationDiane Bauhof, Executive Director St. Louis Aquarium Foundation

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An alarming number of children have been shot and killed in St. Louis this summer. One child was two years old. Only one case has been solved. Tonight on The Pulse of St. Louis, Police Chief John Haden explains why the case was solved quickly and others have not been solved. He also defines strategies designed to protect children. Also, hear from E. Richard Webber, a senior federal court judge about his unique approach to preventing crime.

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Hearts throughout the St. Louis area are broken after another child, seven-year-old Xavier Usanga was shot and killed while playing with his siblings in his backyard. Xavier would have been in second grade. He was killed the day before school started. Gun violence has claimed the lives of several children this summer. The youngest victim was two years old. Find out what police and elected officials are doing to save precious lives.

Guests:Antonio French, Founder Metrostl.comBrandon Bosley, Alderman 03 WardLewis Reed, President St. Louis Board Of AldermenJohn Hayden, St. Louis Police Chief

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Find out what to expect during the new school year and how parents and students can get involved and have a successful year.