Dr. Julie Gilchrist joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about playground safety. They cover simple strategies to prevent injuries from spoiling your child’s fun, what to look for in a safely designed playground and the safest way for kids to use a slide. They also share advice on choosing age-appropriate playground equipment and encouraging kids to build confidence through play. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Dr. Brittany Bruggeman joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about diabetes. They go over the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, causes and risk factors, and how diet and exercise can make a difference. They also talk about the importance of destigmatizing weight and how early screenings can help with prevention. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

Dr. Lisa Costello joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about why keeping kids up –to date on vaccines matters for school and child care. They highlight the dangers of declining vaccination rates, how community immunity protects kids and the difference between medical versus non-medical exemptions for vaccines. They also offer practical advice on spotting false claims and point parents to trustworthy sources for accurate vaccine information. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.