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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.

AAP-American Academy of Pediatrics, with Pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanc


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    Skincare for Tweens and Teens: Safe Routines & What to Avoid – Ep. 42

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 18:08


    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. 

    Baby-Led Feeding & Starting Solid Foods: Expert Tips for Parents – Ep. 41

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 18:55


    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.

    Breaking Down the Measles Outbreaks: Separating Fact from Fiction – Ep. 40

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 19:00


      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.

    Can Eczema Predict Allergies to Foods Like Peanuts? Tips for Introducing Foods to Babies– Ep. 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 25:56


    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. 

    Basic First Aid Skills Every Parent Needs to Know – Ep. 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 28:35


    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. 

    Lighthouse Parenting: Building Resilience and Guiding Kids Through Failure – Ep. 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 27:26


    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. 

    Abusive Head Trauma: Protecting Your Baby, Soothing Fussy Infants & Choosing the Right Caregiver – Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 17:27


    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.

    Water Safety & Drowning Prevention: When Kids are Most at Risk & How to Choose the Right Swim Class – Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 22:48


    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.

    Measles: Myths, Facts, & What to Know During an Outbreak - Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 24:14


    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. 

    Ask the Pediatrician : The Immunization Schedule, Swaddling, Separation Anxiety, Breast Milk Storage & More – Ep. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 13:57


    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 

    Natural Disasters: How to Prepare & Talk With Children About Them - Ep. 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 21:26


    Dr. David J. Schonfeld joins host Dr. Edith Brancho-Sanchez to talk about strategies for helping children prepare for natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes and other catastrophic events. He discusses his family's evacuation from the Eaton Fire in California and suggests age-appropriate ways to talk to children facing a natural disaster. In the aftermath, children may experience grief but can also develop “post-traumatic growth.” For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Surviving Cabin Fever: Stress-Free Ways for Families to Enjoy Being Stuck Inside– Ep. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 21:26


      Dr. Jeff Hutchinson joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about what to do when your family is stuck inside. He suggests activities for kids of all ages to beat cabin fever but also says parents should cut themselves some slack. Not every moment needs to be productive, he reminds us, so be open to moments of low-key connection, creativity, relaxation and memories made in the “in between.”   

    Vision Screening: How to Know if Your Child Needs Glasses – Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 15:49


    Dr. Sylvia Yoo joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about myopia or nearsightedness. They discuss why it is becoming more common, discuss screening tools your pediatrician uses, referrals to ophthalmologists and different kinds of glasses kids can wear. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

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    Concussions: How to Know When Kids Have Them & What to Do – Ep. 29 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 26:06


    Dr. Christina Master joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about concussions. They look at what causes them, how pediatricians diagnose them, and what the latest science tells us kids need to do to recover. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis in Kids: Causes & Treatments -- Ep. 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 21:09


    Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about eczema or atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes dry, red, itchy rashes. They look at causes, treatments, tips to prevent flare-ups and whether the condition will improve as children get older.  

    Potty Training: How to Know When Your Child is Ready & More Tips  -- Ep. 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 21:18


    Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about potty training. They look at timing, strategies and reasons for successes and setbacks. Hear why early potty training has nothing to do with how smart a child is and how there is no such thing as “failure.” For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    New Year's Resolutions for Kids: Setting Healthy & Achievable Goals -- Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 18:11


    David Hill, MD, FAAP, cohost of the Pediatrics On Call podcast, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about New Year's resolutions. How can you guide your kids toward setting goals that are achievable while also improving their health and well-being? And what are some ways to approach healthy habits you can tackle as a family? Whether the goals are getting more sleep, exercise, trying more healthy foods or something else, hear tips to help kids commit to and reach them. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Happy Birthday, HealthyChildren.org! -- Ep. 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 3:27


    Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special episode celebrating 15 years of HealthyChildren.org. They talk about this pediatrician-produced website, it's thousands of articles, interactive parenting tools and other resources for anyone caring for infants, children, teens and young adults. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Ask the Pediatrician: RSV, Infant Travel, Crawling, Hitting & More -- Ep. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 18:29


    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 that include preventing RSV, traveling with an infant, styles of crawling, preventing hitting, holiday treats overload and heating plastics. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    How to Prevent Kids and Teens from Misusing Prescription Drugs -- Ep. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 17:05


    Nicholas Chadi MD, MPH, FRCPC, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the misuse of prescription medications. Some of the most commonly misused medications are those prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain relief, anxiety or sleep problems. When kids share or use them in ways other than prescribed, it can be dangerous. Learn ways to help prevent medication misuse and keep your child safe. 

    Sleep: How Much Do Kids Need and How Do We Help Them Get It? -- Ep. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 27:09


    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.

    Puberty: How and When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Their Changing Bodies? -- Ep. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 22:23


      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.

    School Suspension & Expulsion: How These Punishments Affect Learning and Long-term Health -- Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 19:58


      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.

    How Reading With Children Builds Relationships & Better Learning -- Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 22:34


    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.

    Can Opioids Be Used Safely to Treat Pain in Children? -- Ep. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 17:58


      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.

    Allergies and Asthma: Keeping Kids Safe When They're Not at Home -- Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 21:38


    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.

    Ask the Pediatrician: Eczema, Anxiety, Nutrition, Perfectionism & More -- Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 18:47


    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.

    How to Talk with Teens About Drugs and Alcohol -- Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 23:43


    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.

    Helmets: When and Why to Wear Them -- Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 16:40


    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.

    Building Resilience in Children and Teens -- Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 26:32


    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.

    Product Safety: How to Know What to Buy -- Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 24:22


    Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, IBCLC, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the safety of products we bring home to make parenting easier. From inclined sleepers to unnecessary bedding to magnets to marbles, potentially dangerous goods flood the feeds of parents just trying to raise healthy children. Find out ways you can protect your family. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Get Ready for Respiratory Virus Season: Flu, COVID-19  and Other Vaccines Your Kids Need -- Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 17:44


      Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a look ahead to the fall respiratory virus season. They talk about flu and COVID and why it's important to get updated vaccines to help your child's immune system be ready for what's coming. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Breastfeeding and Tongue-tie: How Your Pediatrician Can Help – Ep. 10 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 19:10


    Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about ankyloglossia or tongue-tie and how it affects the breastfeeding journey. The pediatricians also offer tips to help new parents manage the emotions around newborn feeding. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Sports: How to get kids involved and keep it fun – Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 29:52


    Chris Renjilian MD, MBE, FAAP, CAQSM, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the benefits of sports when it comes to mental health and development. They focus on learning, growth and making sure kids' efforts spark joy.  (For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.) 

    Diagnosing and Treating Tongue-tie, Preparing for the 2024 AAP National Conference – Ep. 211 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 32:19


    In this episode Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, describes a new clinical report about diagnosing and treating ankyloglossia or tongue-tie. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Murray, DO, MBA, FAAP, about what to expect at the 2024 National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

    Poop: What's Normal and When to Worry – Ep. 8 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 23:11


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Nathan T. Chomilo, MD, FAAP, about no parent's favorite topic: poop. They answer all the questions you might have about frequency, consistency, color and when to worry about constipation. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Noise: Protecting Our Kids' Hearing – Ep. 7 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 20:02


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Brian K. Reilly, MD, FACS, FAAP, a pediatric otolaryngolist or Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. They look at the prevalence of noise in our children's lives – from white noise machines, from fireworks, from headphones, and even from traffic and lawnmowers outside our windows. Dr. Reilly offers ways to limit the cumulative damage from exposure. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Healthy Eating: Parenting Styles to Avoid Food Fights – Episode 6 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 24:22


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Natalie Muth, a pediatrician and registered dietician. They look at which parenting style leads to the heathiest eating habits, but they also acknowledge that it's difficult to get it right every single day. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Skin Protection: Keeping Kids Safe from Summer Sun – Ep. 5 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 23:10


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Terese Wright about the dangers of sun exposure. The two pediatricians go over the different types of sunscreens, what SPF really means, how to persuade teens to protect their skin, and why all skin tones are susceptible to sunburn and damage. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Preventing Lead Exposure in Kids – Ep. 4 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 17:09


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt about the dangers of lead and how to prevent exposure. The two pediatricians discuss places lead might hide in the home and in the products we buy. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Sleep: Teaching Good Habits Early – Ep. 2 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 21:47


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez interviews Dr. Rachel Moon, who wrote the AAP recommendations for safe sleep but also knows how difficult those recommendations can be. The two pediatricians (and moms) also discuss when and how to start sleep training. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Helping Kids Navigate Social Media – Ep. 3 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 22:48


    In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Megan Moreno, co-medical director of the AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. The two pediatricians (and moms) discuss strategies for treating social media as a tool rather something to be avoided. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

    Welcome to Healthy Children, an AAP Podcast for Parents - Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 1:05


    The most trusted voice in children's health, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is bringing its expert guidance straight to the ears of parents and other caregivers. Host Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP, will interview experts on topics like social media and mental health, nutrition from infancy through adolescence, treating common illnesses, and sleep strategies for kids of all ages. For more information, go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

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