Healthy Children

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Vision Screening: How to Know if Your Child Needs Glasses – Episode 30 Feb 06, 2025

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Dr. Sylvia Yoo joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about myopia or nearsightedness. They discuss why it is becoming more common, discuss screening tools your pediatrician uses, referrals to ophthalmologists and different kinds of glasses kids can wear. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Concussions: How to Know When Kids Have Them & What to Do – Ep. 29 Jan 30, 2025

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Dr. Christina Master joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about concussions. They look at what causes them, how pediatricians diagnose them, and what the latest science tells us kids need to do to recover. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis in Kids: Causes & Treatments -- Ep. 28 Jan 23, 2025

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Teresa Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about eczema or atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes dry, red, itchy rashes. They look at causes, treatments, tips to prevent flare-ups and whether the condition will improve as children get older.

Potty Training: How to Know When Your Child is Ready & More Tips -- Ep. 27 Jan 16, 2025

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Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about potty training. They look at timing, strategies and reasons for successes and setbacks. Hear why early potty training has nothing to do with how smart a child is and how there is no such thing as "failure." For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

New Year's Resolutions for Kids: Setting Healthy & Achievable Goals -- Ep. 26 Jan 09, 2025

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David Hill, MD, FAAP, cohost of the Pediatrics On Call podcast, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about New Year's resolutions. How can you guide your kids toward setting goals that are achievable while also improving their health and well-being? And what are some ways to approach healthy habits you can tackle as a family? Whether the goals are getting more sleep, exercise, trying more healthy foods or something else, hear tips to help kids commit to and reach them. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Happy Birthday, HealthyChildren.org! -- Ep. 25 Dec 19, 2024

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Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special episode celebrating 15 years of HealthyChildren.org. They talk about this pediatrician-produced website, it's thousands of articles, interactive parenting tools and other resources for anyone caring for infants, children, teens and young adults. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Ask the Pediatrician: RSV, Infant Travel, Crawling, Hitting & More -- Ep. 24 Dec 12, 2024

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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 that include preventing RSV, traveling with an infant, styles of crawling, preventing hitting, holiday treats overload and heating plastics. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

How to Prevent Kids and Teens from Misusing Prescription Drugs -- Ep. 23 Dec 05, 2024

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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.

Sleep: How Much Do Kids Need and How Do We Help Them Get It? -- Ep. 22 Nov 28, 2024

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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. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Puberty: How and When Should You Talk to Your Kids About Their Changing Bodies? -- Ep. 21 Nov 21, 2024

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

For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

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