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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Nov 28, 2024 • 27min
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 teenage years. They discuss how to help kids fall and stay asleep, “wake windows,” ideal bedtimes, melatonin and more. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Nov 21, 2024 • 22min
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 and body odor, using correct names for body parts and explaining the biological wonders of menstruation. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Nov 14, 2024 • 20min
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 is on the rise, and it’s affecting not only their learning but also their long-term health. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Nov 7, 2024 • 23min
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 the relationship building that happens when a caregiver holds them and points at pictures, using funny voices to tell stories. These brief interactions support healthy mental development and learning skills as children get older. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Oct 31, 2024 • 18min
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 courses in combination with other therapies. Untreated pain in kids can have lasting effects—physically and mentally. The risk of addiction or overdose is low when the right precautions are taken. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Oct 24, 2024 • 22min
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, best practices for sports and other activities, and teaching children to advocate for themselves. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Sep 26, 2024 • 19min
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 topics ranging from eczema causes and treatments, anxiety around school, nutrition and healthy beverages for athletes, and how to turn perfectionism into a tool for helping others. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Sep 19, 2024 • 24min
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 caring and concern rather than judgment, and they offer strategies for deterring substance use in teens. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Sep 12, 2024 • 17min
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 appropriate helmet type, making sure it fits and persuading older tweens and teens to wear it. She also explains why advocacy is needed to make helmets more equitable. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Sep 5, 2024 • 27min
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 debunk the myths about teens being rebellious, risky and self-centered. Instead they focus on the positives: rapid brain growth, idealism and a real desire for approval from their parents. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
