Dr. Nathaniel Beers joins guest host Dr. Molly O’Shea to talk about preschool and kindergarten readiness. They unpack the advantages of preschool attendance, what families should consider when selecting a program, and practical ways to help children feel confident on their first day. They also explore the potential consequences of delaying kindergarten and how kids with developmental differences can adjust to a classroom environment.
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Dr. Molly O’Shea, MD, FAAP
 Dr. Molly O'Shea is a practicing pediatrician and independent practice owner. Her practices,Birmingham and Campground Pediatrics, have behavioral health integration and serve families in southeast Michigan. Dr. Molly has been involved in the American Academy of Pediatrics throughout her career as a journal editor, national CME planner and faculty member. An ambassador for the AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, she provides information to parents, educators, pediatricians and media outlets about the impact of social media on youth and tools to keep kids safe and healthy in the digital age. Dr. Molly is known for her ability to connect with audiences. She gives practical, evidence-based strategies with humor and heart. You can see Dr. Molly on her local CBS affiliate where she is featured on the morning news program talking about health and wellness. In her Free time, Dr. Molly loves to cook, swim and do the New York Times puzzles.
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Dr. Nathaniel Beers, MD, MPA, FAAP
 Dr. Nathaniel Beers is the
President and CEO of Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York. Previously, he was Executive Vice President
of Community and Population Health at Children’s National Hospital, as well as
a clinical professor of pediatrics at George Washington University School of
Medicine and Health Sciences. With over
twenty years of practicing general and developmental behavioral pediatrics, Dr.
Beers has extensive experience in the interface between healthcare systems and
schools. While at DC Public Schools, he
built out the early childhood diagnostic center for special education services,
leading to a 4-fold increase in identification of special education needs. He has also served in many local and national
roles for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), including most recently on
Council on School Health (COSH) executive committee. He has been part of authoring multiple papers
and chapters on a range of issues in schools as it relates to pediatricians
including special education and racism, capital punishment, suspension and
expulsions.
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Music credits:
Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.