Healthy Children

Choosing Child Care: Safety, Quality and Costs – Ep. 95

Dr. Danette Swanson Glassy joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about child care. They explore the benefits and drawbacks of different options including day care,

Is Your Child Ready for a Pet? Benefits, Risks and Best Choices for Families – Ep. 94

Dr. Wendy Pomerantz joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about choosing a pet. They explore the social emotional benefits of pet ownership, along with important sa

Can Recess Improve Learning? The Research Every Parent Should Hear – Ep. 93

Drs. Bob Murray and Cathy Ramstetter join host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about how recess supports children's learning, health and well-being. They explore the sci

Ask the Pediatrician: What to Do When a Toddler Bites, Keeping Cool During a Heatwave, Getting Teens to Read for Fun & More – Ep. 92

Dr. Jennifer Shu joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez a special "Ask the Pediatrician" episode.  They dive into listener questions on topics ranging from how to keep cool

Are Your Cleaning Products Really Safe? Protecting Kids from Toxic Chemicals – Ep. 91

Dr. Lauren Zajac joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about cleaning product safety and how families can make informed choices.  They break down terms like "green,

What New Parents Need to Know About Postpartum Depression and Anxiety – Ep. 90

Dr. Diane Arnaout joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the most common challenges of the postpartum period. They explore postpartum anxiety and depression, t

The Hidden Risks of Online Challenges and Social Media Trends – Ep. 89

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 t

Why Curfews Matter: Safety, Independence and Raising Responsible Teens – Ep. 88

Dr. Cora Breuner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about curfews. They examine why curfews are essential for safety and how they can help teens develop a sense

Car Seat Safety 101: Choosing the Right Car Seat for Every Stage – Ep. 87

Dr. Ben Hoffman joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about car seat safety. They break down which types of car seats protect your child at each stage of developmen

How Vaccines Changed the World: The History Every Parent Should Know – Ep. 86

Dr. Adam Ratner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to explore the fascinating history of vaccinations.  They trace how the very first vaccine was developed to combat sma

Water Safety Basics for Families: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Drowning Prevention – Ep. 85

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. A

Ask the Pediatrician: Baby's First Beach Trip, Video Game Safety, Sleepaway Camp, Summer Fun & More – Ep. 84

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

The First Year with Baby: New Parent Stress and Building Confidence – Ep. 83

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 paren

Kids' Mental Health: Coping Skills to Help with Anxiety and Stress – Ep. 82

Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about healthy mental and emotional development in kids and adolescents.  They unpack common challenges like a

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Kids: What Parents Need to Know – Ep. 81

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). They break down what artificial intelligence is, how it's being

Baby Communication 101: Babbling, First Words and Early Language Development – Ep. 80

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 a

Navigating Bullying: The Emotional Toll and How to Help – Ep. 79

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 wh

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Harming Your Child's Health? – Ep. 78

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 affec

Teen Dating: How Parents Can Support Healthy Relationships – Ep. 77

Dr. Liz Miller joins guest host Dr. Hailey Nelson to talk about teen dating and relationships. They explore when tweens and teens may begin expressing interest in dating

The Latest on Childhood Vaccines: Measles, Febrile Seizures and Newborn Shots – Ep. 76

Dr. Ari Brown joins guest host Dr. Jennifer Shu to talk about childhood vaccines. They share the latest update about the measles outbreaks in the U.S. and what they mean