Healthy Children

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

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Episodes: 65

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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.

Episode Date
Understanding Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens: Signs, Support & Fostering Healthy Habits – Ep. 65
Dec 11, 2025
Birth Control Basics for Parents: Methods, Myths and Teen Readiness – Ep. 64
Dec 04, 2025
Raising Multilingual Kids: Benefits and How to Begin – Ep. 63
Nov 20, 2025
Parenting Through Tummy Troubles: What's Normal and What's Not – Ep. 62
Nov 13, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician: Picky Eaters, Daylight-Saving Time, Baby Sign Language, Strength Training & More– Ep. 61
Oct 30, 2025
Are Food Coloring and Additives Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know – Ep. 60
Oct 16, 2025
Trick-or-Treating with Confidence: Halloween Safety Tips for Parents – Ep. 59
Oct 09, 2025
Sibling Rivalry: Expert Tips to De-escalate Fights and Build Stronger Bonds – Ep. 58
Oct 02, 2025
Respiratory Virus Season and Shifting Vaccine Policies: A Parent's Guide – Ep. 57
Sep 25, 2025
Playground Safety for Kids: Injury Prevention and Outdoor Fun – Ep. 56
Sep 18, 2025
Diabetes in Children: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention – Ep. 55
Sep 11, 2025
Back-to-School Vaccines: What to Know About Requirements & Community Immunity – Ep. 54
Sep 04, 2025
Back to School Sports Physicals and Heart Health – Ep. 53
Aug 28, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician: Back-to-School Anxiety, Flying with Kids, Starting a Sport, Teething Pain & More – Ep. 52
Aug 14, 2025
Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Safe for Kids? Myths and Meal Planning – Ep. 51
Jul 31, 2025
Vaccine Facts, Recommendations & Schedules: Everything Parents Need to Know – Ep. 50
Jul 24, 2025
ADHD in Children: Gender Differences, Diagnosis, and Daily Help – Ep. 49
Jul 17, 2025
Baby Constipation 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Safe Remedies – Ep. 48
Jul 10, 2025
Digging Into Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Help Kids Thrive – Ep. 47
Jul 03, 2025
Breastfeeding Tips & Tricks for Moms & Those Who Support Them – Ep. 46
Jun 26, 2025
Video Games for Kids: How to Pick and When to Pause – Ep. 45
Jun 19, 2025
Baby Bonding Basics: Building Trust, Love & Connection With Your Newborn – Ep. 44
Jun 12, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician: Measles and "Immune Amnesia," Reading Readiness, Sun Protection & More – Ep. 43
May 29, 2025
Skincare for Tweens and Teens: Safe Routines & What to Avoid – Ep. 42
May 15, 2025
Baby-Led Feeding & Starting Solid Foods: Expert Tips for Parents – Ep. 41
May 08, 2025
Breaking Down the Measles Outbreaks: Separating Fact from Fiction – Ep. 40
May 01, 2025
Can Eczema Predict Allergies to Foods Like Peanuts? Tips for Introducing Foods to Babies– Ep. 39
Apr 24, 2025
Basic First Aid Skills Every Parent Needs to Know – Ep. 38
Apr 17, 2025
Lighthouse Parenting: Building Resilience and Guiding Kids Through Failure – Ep. 37
Apr 10, 2025
Abusive Head Trauma: Protecting Your Baby, Soothing Fussy Infants & Choosing the Right Caregiver – Episode 36
Apr 03, 2025
Water Safety & Drowning Prevention: When Kids are Most at Risk & How to Choose the Right Swim Class – Episode 35
Mar 27, 2025
Measles: Myths, Facts, & What to Know During an Outbreak - Ep. 34
Mar 13, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician : The Immunization Schedule, Swaddling, Separation Anxiety, Breast Milk Storage & More – Ep. 33
Feb 27, 2025
Natural Disasters: How to Prepare & Talk With Children About Them - Ep. 32
Feb 20, 2025
Surviving Cabin Fever: Stress-Free Ways for Families to Enjoy Being Stuck Inside– Ep. 31
Feb 13, 2025
Vision Screening: How to Know if Your Child Needs Glasses – Episode 30
Feb 06, 2025
Concussions: How to Know When Kids Have Them & What to Do – Ep. 29
Jan 30, 2025
Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis in Kids: Causes & Treatments -- Ep. 28
Jan 23, 2025
Potty Training: How to Know When Your Child is Ready & More Tips -- Ep. 27
Jan 16, 2025
New Year's Resolutions for Kids: Setting Healthy & Achievable Goals -- Ep. 26
Jan 09, 2025
Happy Birthday, HealthyChildren.org! -- Ep. 25
Dec 19, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: RSV, Infant Travel, Crawling, Hitting & More -- Ep. 24
Dec 12, 2024
How to Prevent Kids and Teens from Misusing Prescription Drugs -- Ep. 23
Dec 05, 2024
Sleep: How Much Do Kids Need and How Do We Help Them Get It? -- Ep. 22
Nov 28, 2024
Puberty: How and When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Their Changing Bodies? -- Ep. 21
Nov 21, 2024
School Suspension & Expulsion: How These Punishments Affect Learning and Long-term Health -- Ep. 20
Nov 14, 2024
How Reading With Children Builds Relationships & Better Learning -- Ep. 19
Nov 07, 2024
Can Opioids Be Used Safely to Treat Pain in Children? -- Ep. 18
Oct 31, 2024
Allergies and Asthma: Keeping Kids Safe When They're Not at Home -- Ep. 17
Oct 24, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: Eczema, Anxiety, Nutrition, Perfectionism & More -- Ep. 16
Sep 26, 2024
How to Talk with Teens About Drugs and Alcohol -- Ep. 15
Sep 19, 2024
Helmets: When and Why to Wear Them -- Ep. 14
Sep 12, 2024
Building Resilience in Children and Teens -- Ep. 13
Sep 05, 2024
Product Safety: How to Know What to Buy -- Ep. 12
Aug 29, 2024
Get Ready for Respiratory Virus Season: Flu, COVID-19 and Other Vaccines Your Kids Need -- Ep. 11
Aug 22, 2024
Breastfeeding and Tongue-tie: How Your Pediatrician Can Help – Ep. 10
Aug 15, 2024
Sports: How to get kids involved and keep it fun – Episode 9
Aug 08, 2024
Poop: What's Normal and When to Worry – Ep. 8
Jul 11, 2024
Noise: Protecting Our Kids' Hearing – Ep. 7
Jul 04, 2024
Healthy Eating: Parenting Styles to Avoid Food Fights – Ep. 6
Jun 27, 2024
Skin Protection: Keeping Kids Safe from Summer Sun – Ep. 5
Jun 20, 2024
Preventing Lead Exposure in Kids – Ep. 4
Jun 13, 2024
Helping Kids Navigate Social Media – Ep. 3
Jun 06, 2024
Sleep: Teaching Good Habits Early – Ep. 2
Jun 06, 2024
Welcome to Healthy Children, an AAP Podcast for Parents - Ep. 1
May 06, 2024