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Healthy Children

Healthy Children

By: AAP-American Academy of Pediatrics with Pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanc
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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.2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Physical Illness & Disease Relationships
Episodes
  • Digging Into Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Help Kids Thrive – Ep. 47

    Digging Into Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Help Kids Thrive – Ep. 47
    Jul 3 2025

    Drs. Pooja Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy join host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about their book Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids. They examine the benefits of spending time in nature and engaging in child-led play. They also share tips on planning outdoor excursions and dealing with extreme weather. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
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    22 mins
  • Breastfeeding Tips & Tricks for Moms & Those Who Support Them – Ep. 46

    Breastfeeding Tips & Tricks for Moms & Those Who Support Them – Ep. 46
    Jun 26 2025

    Dr. Hailey Nelson joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about breastfeeding. They focus on establishing a milk supply, safely storing breast milk, introducing formula and how to make pumping at work easier. They also look at how family members and partners can best support breastfeeding mothers. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
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    21 mins
  • Video Games for Kids: How to Pick and When to Pause – Ep. 45

    Video Games for Kids: How to Pick and When to Pause – Ep. 45
    Jun 19 2025

    Dr. Jeffrey Hutchinson joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to discuss video games. They talk about selecting kid-friendly video games, monitoring your child’s screen time, the impact of violent video games and safety tips for multiplayer games. They also discuss how some video games are better for kids than others and how you can join in on the fun with your gamer kid. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
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    19 mins
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The frequency of the phrase "as a mom" and the focus on moms is jarring. Let's try to involve fathers in the learning process for child care, so that as a society everyone feels included, and therefore expected to participate.

Please involve dads more

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