

Healthy Children
AAP-American Academy of Pediatrics, with Pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanc
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 information related to your child’s health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, you've come to the right place! Get the inside scoop from pediatricians about how to help children and teens thrive.
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May 15, 2025 • 18min
Skincare for Tweens and Teens: Safe Routines & What to Avoid – Ep. 42
Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness joins host Dr. Bracho-Sanchez to discuss the latest skincare craze among tweens and teens. She provides tips for safe skincare routines, products that should be avoided, choosing the right sunscreen, and common allergens in popular skincare products. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

May 8, 2025 • 19min
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 butter and other common food allergens, what to do if your baby is a picky eater, and how to prevent choking. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

May 1, 2025 • 19min
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 online, explains how measles impacts the immune system, and debunks a prominent myth about the link between the MMR vaccine and autism. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Apr 24, 2025 • 26min
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 foods to infants and what to do if your child has a family history of peanut allergies.

Apr 17, 2025 • 29min
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 cuts and scrapes, head injuries after a fall, what to do if a tooth gets knocked out, assembling a first aid kit and what to look for when choosing a CPR class. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Apr 10, 2025 • 27min
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 the skills to become successful adults, and the importance of taking a balanced approach to parenting. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Apr 3, 2025 • 17min
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 challenging it is to care for a crying baby, getting support and how to choose a caregiver for your child. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Mar 27, 2025 • 23min
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 can take to prevent drowning, the riskiest water environments for children of different ages, and how to choose the best swim class for your child. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Mar 13, 2025 • 24min
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. He debunks popular myths about measles treatments, discusses the importance of the MMR vaccine and provides tips for concerned parents. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Feb 27, 2025 • 14min
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 including the immunization schedule, easing separation anxiety, the safety of swaddling, when to worry about a baby vomiting, how to store expressed breast milk, and when to schedule your baby’s first dental appointment. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast