Healthy Children

Welcome to Healthy Children: a podcast for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews with leading experts on topics that will help you on your parenting journey, like social media and mental health, nutrition from infancy through adolescence, treating common illnesses, and sleep strategies for kids of all ages. Learn about the most important innovations in pediatrics and parenting from the people behind them. So whether you're looking for general information related to your child’s health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, you've come to the right place! Get the inside scoop from pediatricians about how to help children and teens thrive.

Baby Communication 101: Babbling, First Words and Early Language Development – Ep. 80 04/23/2026

Navigating Bullying: The Emotional Toll and How to Help – Ep. 79 04/16/2026

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Harming Your Child’s Health? – Ep. 78 04/09/2026

Teen Dating: How Parents Can Support Healthy Relationships – Ep. 77 04/02/2026

The Latest on Childhood Vaccines: Measles, Febrile Seizures and Newborn Shots – Ep. 76 03/26/2026

Teen Substance Use: What Parents Need to Know About Vaping, Weed & Fentanyl – Ep. 75 03/05/2026

Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness: What to Know Before the First Day – Ep. 74 02/26/2026

How Much Sleep Do Teens Really Need? Expert Advice for Parents – Ep. 73 02/19/2026

Understanding Autism: A Deep Dive with Dr. Tommy Martin – Ep. 72 02/12/2026

Body Positivity and Kids: How to Raise Confident, Healthy Children – Ep. 71 02/05/2026

Ask the Pediatrician: Vaccine Recommendations, Screen Time for Babies, Sharing, Nosebleeds & More – Ep. 70 01/29/2026

What Summer Camp Teaches Kids—and How Parents Can Help– Ep. 69 01/22/2026

Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation: Protecting Your Kids Online – Ep. 68 01/14/2026

Vaccines and Kids: Latest News and Expert Tips – Ep. 67 01/08/2026

Raising Boys in the Digital Age: Navigating Online Masculinity Trends – Ep. 66 12/18/2025

Understanding Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens: Signs, Support & Fostering Healthy Habits – Ep. 65 12/11/2025

Birth Control Basics for Parents: Methods, Myths and Teen Readiness – Ep. 64 12/04/2025

Raising Multilingual Kids: Benefits and How to Begin – Ep. 63 11/20/2025

Parenting Through Tummy Troubles: What’s Normal and What’s Not – Ep. 62 11/13/2025

Ask the Pediatrician: Picky Eaters, Daylight-Saving Time, Baby Sign Language, Strength Training & More– Ep. 61 10/30/2025

Are Food Coloring and Additives Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know – Ep. 60 10/16/2025

Trick-or-Treating with Confidence: Halloween Safety Tips for Parents – Ep. 59 10/09/2025

Sibling Rivalry: Expert Tips to De-escalate Fights and Build Stronger Bonds – Ep. 58 10/02/2025

Respiratory Virus Season and Shifting Vaccine Policies: A Parent’s Guide – Ep. 57 09/25/2025

Playground Safety for Kids: Injury Prevention and Outdoor Fun – Ep. 56 09/18/2025

Diabetes in Children: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention – Ep. 55 09/11/2025

Back-to-School Vaccines: What to Know About Requirements & Community Immunity – Ep. 54 09/04/2025

Back to School Sports Physicals and Heart Health – Ep. 53 08/28/2025

Ask the Pediatrician: Back-to-School Anxiety, Flying with Kids, Starting a Sport, Teething Pain & More – Ep. 52 08/14/2025

Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Safe for Kids? Myths and Meal Planning – Ep. 51 07/31/2025