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Healthy Children Podcast

​Welcome to Healthy Children: A Podcast for Parents from the AAP. Join host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, a pediatrician and mother, as she talks with top experts about how to help our kids be as healthy as they can be and thrive in today's world.

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Episodes

Season 3

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

12/05/2024

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.

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

11/28/2024

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.

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

11/21/2024

Trish Hutchison, MD, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to 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.

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

11/14/2024


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. Listen in to learn more.

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

11/07/2024


Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about the value of reading aloud with 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.

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

10/31/2024

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.

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

10/24/2024

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.

Season 2

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

09/26/2024

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.

Ep. 15 — How to Talk With Teens About Drugs & Alcohol

09/19/2024

Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to discuss drug and alcohol use by teens. They talk about ways to talk with your child from a place of caring and concern rather than judgment, along with strategies that can help prevent substance use.

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

09/12/2024

Maneesha Agarwal, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about helmet use during sports and recreation. Dr. Agarwal 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.

Ep. 13 — Building Resilience in Children and Teens

09/05/2024

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.

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

08/29/2024

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.

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

08/22/2024

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.

Ep. 10 — Breastfeeding and Tongue-Tie: How Your Pediatrician Can Help

08/15/2024

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.

Ep. 9 — Sports: How to Get Kids Involved and Keep It Fun

08/08/2024

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.

Season 1

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

07/11/2024

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.


Ep. 7 — Noise: Protecting Our Kids’ Hearing

07/04/2024

In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Brian K. Reilly, MD, FACS, FAAP, a pediatric otolaryngologist or ear, nose and throat doctor. They look at the impact of noise on 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.


Ep. 6 — Healthy Eating: Parenting Styles to Avoid Food Fights

06/27/2024

In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Natalie Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP, a pediatrician and registered dietitian. They look at which parenting style leads to the healthiest eating habits, but they also acknowledge that it’s difficult to get it right every single day.


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

06/20/2024

In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with pediatric dermatologist Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, 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.


Ep. 4 — Preventing Lead Exposure in Kids

06/13/2024

In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FAACT, FACMT, about the dangers of lead and how to protect your child from exposure. The two pediatricians discuss places lead might hide in the home and in the products we buy.

Ep. 3 — Helping Kids Navigate Social Media

06/06/2024

In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, 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.

Edith Bracho-Sánchez


Ep. 2 — Sleep: Teaching Good Habits Early

06/06/2024

In this episode Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, 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.

Edith Bracho-Sánchez


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

05/06/2024

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.

Edith Bracho-Sánchez



Meet Your Host

Edith Bracho-Sánchez  

Edith Bracho-Sánchez

Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP, is a primary care pediatrician and director of the pediatric telemedicine program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, obtained her medical degree from New York University and trained in pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She lives in New York City with her husband and son.



The Healthy Children Podcast is brought to you by donations to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Friends of Children Fund. To learn more about AAP philanthropy, visit aap.org/donate.

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