Healthy Children

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.