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Healthy Children
Welcome to Healthy Children: a podcast for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews with leading experts on topics that will help you on your parenting journey, like social media and mental health, nutrition from infancy through adolescence, treating common illnesses, and sleep strategies for kids of all ages. Learn about the most important innovations in pediatrics and parenting from the people behind them. So whether you're looking for general…
Episodes
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Baby-Led Feeding & Starting Solid Foods: Expert Tips for Parents – Ep. 41
Dr. Krupa Playforth joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss baby-led feeding. She provides tips for when to introduce solids, how to safely offer peanut…
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Breaking Down the Measles Outbreaks: Separating Fact from Fiction – Ep. 40
Dr. Ari Brown joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss the growing measles outbreaks in the United States. She provides tips for telling fact from fiction…
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Can Eczema Predict Allergies to Foods Like Peanuts? Tips for Introducing Foods to Babies– Ep. 39
Dr. Michael Pistiner joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss peanut allergies and the link between eczema and allergies. He shares tips about introducing new…
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Basic First Aid Skills Every Parent Needs to Know – Ep. 38
Dr. Katie Giordano, a pediatric emergency physician, joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to explore what to do when your child gets injured. They discuss treating…
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Lighthouse Parenting: Building Resilience and Guiding Kids Through Failure – Ep. 37
Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to explore lighthouse parenting. They discuss building resilience, coping with failure, equipping children with…
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Abusive Head Trauma: Protecting Your Baby, Soothing Fussy Infants & Choosing the Right Caregiver – Episode 36
Dr. Natalie Kissoon joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss shaken baby syndrome and other forms of abusive head trauma—the effects it can have, how…
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Water Safety & Drowning Prevention: When Kids are Most at Risk & How to Choose the Right Swim Class – Episode 35
Dr. Tracy McCallin, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor, joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss essential water safety tips for parents. Learn steps you…
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Measles: Myths, Facts, & What to Know During an Outbreak - Ep. 34
Dr. Adam Ratner, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the return of measles outbreaks to the United States…
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Ask the Pediatrician : The Immunization Schedule, Swaddling, Separation Anxiety, Breast Milk Storage & More – Ep. 33
Dr. Jennifer Shu joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special "Ask the Pediatrician" episode. They answer questions submitted by listeners on topics…
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Natural Disasters: How to Prepare & Talk With Children About Them - Ep. 32
Dr. David J. Schonfeld joins host Dr. Edith Brancho-Sanchez to talk about strategies for helping children prepare for natural disasters such as wildfires…
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Surviving Cabin Fever: Stress-Free Ways for Families to Enjoy Being Stuck Inside– Ep. 31
Dr. Jeff Hutchinson joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about what to do when your family is stuck inside. He suggests activities for kids of all ages…
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Vision Screening: How to Know if Your Child Needs Glasses – Episode 30
Dr. Sylvia Yoo joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about myopia or nearsightedness. They discuss why it is becoming more common, discuss screening…
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Concussions: How to Know When Kids Have Them & What to Do – Ep. 29
Dr. Christina Master joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about concussions. They look at what causes them, how pediatricians diagnose them, and what…
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Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis in Kids: Causes & Treatments -- Ep. 28
Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about eczema or atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes dry, red…
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Potty Training: How to Know When Your Child is Ready & More Tips -- Ep. 27
Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about potty training. They look at timing, strategies and reasons for successes and setbacks…
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New Year's Resolutions for Kids: Setting Healthy & Achievable Goals -- Ep. 26
David Hill, MD, FAAP, cohost of the Pediatrics On Call podcast, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about New Year's resolutions. How can you guide…
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Happy Birthday, HealthyChildren.org! -- Ep. 25
Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special episode celebrating 15 years of HealthyChildren.org. They talk about this…
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Ask the Pediatrician: RSV, Infant Travel, Crawling, Hitting & More -- Ep. 24
Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special "Ask the Pediatrician" episode. They answer questions submitted by listeners on…
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How to Prevent Kids and Teens from Misusing Prescription Drugs -- Ep. 23
Nicholas Chadi MD, MPH, FRCPC, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the misuse of prescription medications. Some of the most commonly…
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Sleep: How Much Do Kids Need and How Do We Help Them Get It? -- Ep. 22
Anna Esparham, MD, FAAP, DABMA, DABOIM, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about sleep. She explains how much sleep kids need from infancy through the…
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Puberty: How and When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Their Changing Bodies? -- Ep. 21
Trish Hutchison, MD, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez debunk myths about puberty. They talk about helping kids avoid stigma, teaching hygiene tips for acne…
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School Suspension & Expulsion: How These Punishments Affect Learning and Long-term Health -- Ep. 20
Susanna Jain, MD, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about suspension and expulsion from school. The number of children being removed from classrooms…
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How Reading With Children Builds Relationships & Better Learning -- Ep. 19
Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the value of reading aloud to children. Even infants can benefit from…
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Can Opioids Be Used Safely to Treat Pain in Children? -- Ep. 18
Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about using opioids responsibly. Ask your pediatrician about low-dose, short…
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Allergies and Asthma: Keeping Kids Safe When They're Not at Home -- Ep. 17
Andrea Pappalardo, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about managing allergies and asthma outside the home. They focus on school policies…
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Ask the Pediatrician: Eczema, Anxiety, Nutrition, Perfectionism & More -- Ep. 16
Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special "Ask the Pediatrician" episode. They answer questions submitted by listeners on…
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How to Talk with Teens About Drugs and Alcohol -- Ep. 15
Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about drugs and alcohol. They go over ways to counsel teens from a place of…
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Helmets: When and Why to Wear Them -- Ep. 14
Maneesha Agarwal, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about helmet use during sports and recreation. She offers strategies for choosing the…
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Building Resilience in Children and Teens -- Ep. 13
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about helping children grow into resilient adolescents and young adults. They…
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Product Safety: How to Know What to Buy -- Ep. 12
Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, IBCLC, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the safety of products we bring home to make parenting easier. From…
Healthy ChildrenGet Ready for Respiratory Virus Season: Flu, COVID-19 and Other Vaccines Your Kids Need -- Ep. 11
Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a look ahead to the fall respiratory virus season. They talk about flu and COVID and…
Healthy ChildrenBreastfeeding and Tongue-tie: How Your Pediatrician Can Help – Ep. 10
Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about ankyloglossia or tongue-tie and how it affects the breastfeeding…
Healthy ChildrenSports: How to get kids involved and keep it fun – Episode 9
Chris Renjilian MD, MBE, FAAP, CAQSM, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the benefits of sports when it comes to mental health and development…
Healthy ChildrenPoop: What's Normal and When to Worry – Ep. 8
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Nathan T. Chomilo, MD, FAAP, about no parent's favorite topic: poop. They answer all the questions you…
Healthy ChildrenNoise: Protecting Our Kids' Hearing – Ep. 7
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Brian K. Reilly, MD, FACS, FAAP, a pediatric otolaryngolist or Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. They look at…
Healthy ChildrenHealthy Eating: Parenting Styles to Avoid Food Fights – Ep. 6
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Natalie Muth, a pediatrician and registered dietician. They look at which parenting style leads to the…
Healthy ChildrenSkin Protection: Keeping Kids Safe from Summer Sun – Ep. 5
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Terese Wright about the dangers of sun exposure. The two pediatricians go over the different types of…
Healthy ChildrenPreventing Lead Exposure in Kids – Ep. 4
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt about the dangers of lead and how to prevent exposure. The two pediatricians discuss…
Healthy ChildrenHelping Kids Navigate Social Media – Ep. 3
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Megan Moreno, co-medical director of the AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental…
Healthy ChildrenSleep: Teaching Good Habits Early – Ep. 2
In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez interviews Dr. Rachel Moon, who wrote the AAP recommendations for safe sleep but also knows how difficult those…
Healthy ChildrenWelcome to Healthy Children, an AAP Podcast for Parents - Ep. 1
The most trusted voice in children's health, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is bringing its expert guidance straight to the ears of parents and other…