Healthy Children

Dr. Elizabeth Murray joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about dangerous online trends and challenges . They break down the different types , explore why kids and teens might feel pressured to participate and highlight the warning signs that your child could be at risk. They share practical strategies for how parents can talk to their kids about vira l onl ine   challenges and help them ma...

Dr. Cora Breuner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about curfews . They e xamine why curfews are essential for safety and how they can help teens develop a sense of independence . They also provide strategies for shared decision-making and setting clear consequences when curfews are missed . For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Dr. Ben Hoffman joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about car seat safety. They break down which types of car seats protec t your child at each stage of development and how these recommendations can prevent in juries in a crash . Learn about proper installation techniques , how to help ensure a proper fi t , and the common car seat mistakes to avoid . Whether you're a new parent or updatin...

Dr.  Adam Ratner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to  explore  the  fas cinating  history of vaccin ation s .   They   trace  how the very first vaccine was developed to  combat  smallpox, the impact of the p olio epidemic and how mRNA technology is  transforming  the future .    Learn  how  vaccines  e liminated  some of the world's deadliest diseases  and  the  serious risks  posed by misinfo...

Dr. Julie Gilchrist joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about water safety. They  explore common drowning risks  and  how to recognize when  someone  is  in distress. Also learn about 5 key safety layers to protect kids from drowning and when to start children in swim lessons . For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.  

Dr. Jennifer Shu joins host Dr. Edith Bracho- Sanchez  a special "Ask the Pediatrician" episode .   They dive into listener questions on topics ranging from  taking your baby to the beach, multi-player video game safety,  homesickness during summer  camp  and more. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Dr.  Diane Arnaout  joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about  caring for a baby  during   the first  year of life. They  explore   the stresses of the early weeks of parenthood,  the impact of  social media on parental  anxiety  and  how  caregivers can better trust their instincts .    They share  practical  tips from Dr. Arnaout's new  book   Hiccups: A Pediatrician Mom's Guide to Survi...

Dr.  Ken Ginsburg  joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about  healthy mental   and  emo t ional  development in  kids and adolescents .    They  unpack   comm on challenges  like anxiety and depression and  highlight why  coping skills and resilience  matter .  They give  practical tips about how parents can support their kid's mental health . For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcas...

Dr. Joanna Parga- Belinkie  joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about artificial intelligence (A I) .  They break down what artificial intelligence is ,   how  it's  being used today,   the risks it  can pose  to children and  adolescents  and  its impact on learning and development .  They  share practical guidance to help parents ensure their kids are engaging with artificial intelligenc...

Dr.  Laura Jana  joins guest host Dr. Alok Patel to talk about baby communication.  They  explore  early  forms of connection  like serve and  return,  joint attention ,  babbling  and baby sign language.  They dive into first words, language  delays  and how screens  influence communication development. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Dr.  Megan Moreno  joins guest host Dr.  David   Hill  to talk about  bullying .    They break down what bullying  looks like , its psychological  toll  and  the  various   environments  where it can occur . They  also   share  practical  guidance for parents who suspect their child may be involved in a bullying relationship .  For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Dr.  Natalie  Muth joins  guest host Dr.  Joanna Parga- Belinkie to talk about  ultra-processed foods .  They  break down what  ultra-processed foods really are, how they can affect kids' health and why  they're  hard to avoid. The episode also offers practical strategies for cutting back, shopping local and empowering kids to make healthier food ch oices for themselves. For resources go to health...

Dr.  Liz Miller  joins guest host Dr.  Hailey Nelson  to talk about  teen dating and relationships .  They  explore  when   tweens and teens  m ay begin expressing  interest in dating and  how parents  can tell if   they're  ready . They also  offer guidance on navigating  online  relationships,   supporting LGBTQIA+  youth  and having honest , age-appropriate  conversations about sex. For resourc...

Dr. Ari Brown joins guest host Dr. Jennifer Shu to talk about  childhood  vaccines. They  shar e the latest update about the measles outbreaks in the U.S. and  what they mean for the disease's elimination status .  They also delve into shifting federal recommendations,  the facts around  febrile  seizures  and  why  the vitamin K shot   remains  essential for newborns . For resources go to healthy...

Dr. Deepa  Camenga  joins guest host Dr. Khadijia  Tribi é   Reid to talk about teen substance use.  They delve  into  the health effects of  vaping and other popular tobacco and marijuana products and  how  they're  marketed to young people . They also explore controlled substances like fentanyl and steps parents can take to protect their kids and the wider community.   For resources go to health...

Dr. Nathaniel Beers joins guest host Dr. Molly O'Shea to talk about preschool and kindergarten readiness. They  unpack  the advantages of preschool attendance , what  families   should consider when selecting a   program   and  practical ways to help  child ren  f eel confident on  their first  day . They  also explore the  potential consequences  of  delaying kindergarten  and how kids with devel...

Dr. Cora Breuner joins guest host Dr. Scott Hadland to talk about teen sleep  habits. They explore why teenagers naturally stay up later, what happens when they don't get enough sleep and what research says about ideal school start times. They offer practical tips on building healthy bedtime routines and addressing common sleep challenges like insomnia. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podc...

Dr.  Tommy Martin joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez  to  talk about autism .  T ogether, t hey  break down  science behind the  rising number of  autism  diagnoses ,  explore  the  neurological factors that might  contribute to the condition  and  share practical tips for  how parents can best help their autistic child ren  thrive .    Dr. Martin shares his personal story  of his son's autism di...

Dr.  Whitney Casares joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez  to explore  the foundations of  body positivity.  They talk  about how  kids can  thrive at any size ,  t he importance of body  confidence   and strategies for  addressing  body bullying .  Dr. Caseres, author of the AAP book,  " My One-of-a-Kind  Body,"   share s  tips on raising emotionally and physically healthy kids without falling int...

Dr. Jennifer Shu joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special "Ask the Pediatrician" episode .   They  dive into  listen er   questions  on topics  ranging from   AAP's 2026 vaccine recommendations and why they differ from the federal schedule ,   the  developmental  impact of  screen   time for   babies,  sharing struggles,  nosebleed  remedies , high-protein diets and more. For resources go...

Dr. Laura  Blaisdell joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to discuss summer camp. They  explain  how it ca n  be  a  big  developmental milestone for kids , including those with special health  needs ,  and  skills it can help them build.  Hear  practical tips for picking the right camp, helping your   child  cope with homesickness and how to prepare kids  to have a successful summer. For resources...

Dr. Nia Bodrick  joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to discuss  human trafficking  and  online  exploitation . T hey go over the scope of the problem ,  who is most at risk  and  how  social media and online gaming  ha ve   changed the   landscape of human trafficking .  They share tips for  spotting signs of abuse, and steps parents and caregivers can take when they suspect a child  or adolescen...

Dr. Adam Ratner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to  discuss questions parents may have about  vaccines.  They  share  the latest measles outbreaks in the U.S. and explain what Canada's loss of measles elimination status  might  means for families here.   You'll  learn why school vaccine requirements matter, why the hepatitis B birth dose is so important, how the recommended vaccine schedule is...

Dr. Jason Nagata joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to  unpack the latest  internet trends  shaping  boys and young men. They  dive into  looksmaxxing,  the manosphere and the  influence  of pro-masculinity and  fitness-driven  content .    The two explore why boys and young men are drawn to this co ntent,  the red flags   that signal unhealthy engagement  and how parents and caregivers can  fost...

Dr. Reshma Shah joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about eating disorders and restrictive eating  in children and teens . They break down how they differ by age and gender,  the signs that your child might be struggling and when  it's  time to call  the pediatrician.  Also  hear practical  tips  on  how parents can help foster healthy attitudes towards food,  seeking treatment   and the i...