Healthy Children

AAP-American Academy of Pediatrics, with Pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanc 93 - Ask the Pediatrician: What to Do When a Toddler Bites, Keeping Cool During a Heatwave, Getting Teens to Read for Fun & More – Ep. 92

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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Healthy Children

Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen Substance Use: What Parents Need to Know About Vaping, Weed & Fentanyl – Ep. 75

Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness: What to Know Before the First Day – Ep. 74

How Much Sleep Do Teens Really Need? Expert Advice for Parents – Ep. 73

Understanding Autism: A Deep Dive with Dr. Tommy Martin – Ep. 72

Body Positivity and Kids: How to Raise Confident, Healthy Children – Ep. 71

Ask the Pediatrician: Vaccine Recommendations, Screen Time for Babies, Sharing, Nosebleeds & More – Ep. 70

What Summer Camp Teaches Kids—and How Parents Can Help– Ep. 69

Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation: Protecting Your Kids Online – Ep. 68

Vaccines and Kids: Latest News and Expert Tips – Ep. 67

Raising Boys in the Digital Age: Navigating Online Masculinity Trends – Ep. 66

Understanding Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens: Signs, Support & Fostering Healthy Habits – Ep. 65

Birth Control Basics for Parents: Methods, Myths and Teen Readiness – Ep. 64

Raising Multilingual Kids: Benefits and How to Begin – Ep. 63

Parenting Through Tummy Troubles: What's Normal and What's Not – Ep. 62

Ask the Pediatrician: Picky Eaters, Daylight-Saving Time, Baby Sign Language, Strength Training & More– Ep. 61

Are Food Coloring and Additives Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know – Ep. 60

Trick-or-Treating with Confidence: Halloween Safety Tips for Parents – Ep. 59

Sibling Rivalry: Expert Tips to De-escalate Fights and Build Stronger Bonds – Ep. 58

Respiratory Virus Season and Shifting Vaccine Policies: A Parent's Guide – Ep. 57

Playground Safety for Kids: Injury Prevention and Outdoor Fun – Ep. 56

Diabetes in Children: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention – Ep. 55

Back-to-School Vaccines: What to Know About Requirements & Community Immunity – Ep. 54

Back to School Sports Physicals and Heart Health – Ep. 53

Ask the Pediatrician: Back-to-School Anxiety, Flying with Kids, Starting a Sport, Teething Pain & More – Ep. 52

Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Safe for Kids? Myths and Meal Planning – Ep. 51

Vaccine Facts, Recommendations & Schedules: Everything Parents Need to Know – Ep. 50

ADHD in Children: Gender Differences, Diagnosis, and Daily Help – Ep. 49

Baby Constipation 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Safe Remedies – Ep. 48

Digging Into Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Help Kids Thrive – Ep. 47

Breastfeeding Tips & Tricks for Moms & Those Who Support Them – Ep. 46

Video Games for Kids: How to Pick and When to Pause – Ep. 45

Baby Bonding Basics: Building Trust, Love & Connection With Your Newborn – Ep. 44

Ask the Pediatrician: Measles and "Immune Amnesia," Reading Readiness, Sun Protection & More – Ep. 43