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Breaking Down the Measles Outbreaks: Separating Fact from Fiction – Ep. 40 May 01, 2025

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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 Apr 24, 2025

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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 Apr 17, 2025

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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 Apr 10, 2025

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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 Apr 03, 2025

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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 Mar 27, 2025

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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 Mar 13, 2025

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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 Feb 27, 2025

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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 Feb 20, 2025

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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 Feb 13, 2025

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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."

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