Your Child's Brain

WYPR Baltimore
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Each month Your Child’s Brain will bring together experts in child brain health, including researchers, educators, physicians and therapists as well as families to discuss contemporary topics about child and youth brain health and development. Your Child's Brain is produced by Kennedy Krieger Institute with assistance from WYPR.

  1. Raising a Child with a Disability—A New Resource for Families

    DEC 4

    Raising a Child with a Disability—A New Resource for Families

    Raising a child with a disability is a journey marked by love, resilience, and hope,but it also brings complex challenges that can feel overwhelming. Parents are navigating unfamiliar systems, advocating fiercely for services, and making critical decisions,all without a roadmap. We are pleased to provide families with a new resource and roadmap. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests Dr. Mary Leppert and Maureen van Stone, as they discuss the Maryland Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities.

    30 min
  2. Exploring Neuroplasticity: How Early Childhood Shapes Brain Development and Learning

    NOV 6

    Exploring Neuroplasticity: How Early Childhood Shapes Brain Development and Learning

    Early childhood is an important stage of life for brain development. As a child learns new information, engages in social interaction, and goes through their daily routine, their brain responds with neuroplasticity, a process that allows it to change, adapt, and reorganize. Listen to Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests, Drs. Joanna Burton and Gwendolyn Gerner, as they discuss neuroplasticity in early childhood and its role in brain development and learning.

    40 min
  3. Building Brains Through Connection: How Social Interaction Shapes Emotional Intelligence in Children

    OCT 2

    Building Brains Through Connection: How Social Interaction Shapes Emotional Intelligence in Children

    For children, social interaction isn’t just play—it’s brain-building. When children connect, share, and empathize, they are also strengthening the neural pathways that shape emotional intelligence, communication, cooperation, and lifelong learning. Join Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests Drs. Maya Opendak and Tomomi Karigo as they discuss the development of our brains’ neural systems for social and emotional behavior, and the factors that can interrupt that development.

    35 min
  4. Helping Parents Build Skills for Effective Parenting

    SEP 4

    Helping Parents Build Skills for Effective Parenting

    Parenting is one of the most important jobs—but most parents don’t get formal training. Many rely on what they learned growing up and figure things out along the way. While that works for some, others may struggle—especially when faced with challenging behaviors or uncertainty about how to support their child. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, along with Dr. Debbie Gross and Amie Bettencourt, as they explore the Chicago Parent Program—a proven, innovative approach that helps parents build skills and support their children’s mental health and well-being.

    34 min
  5. Back to School – Improving the Education of Children with Neurodevelopmental Challenges

    AUG 7

    Back to School – Improving the Education of Children with Neurodevelopmental Challenges

    As students get ready to go back to school soon, Kennedy Krieger President and CEO Dr. Brad Schlaggar and his guest, Dr. Nancy Grasmick, former superintendent of schools for the state of Maryland, discuss educating students with neurodevelopmental concerns, the importance of training teachers to meet the needs of those students and what can be done to improve the educational outcomes of all students.

    29 min
  6. Benefits of Inclusion Through Participation in Sports

    JUL 3

    Benefits of Inclusion Through Participation in Sports

    In this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain Dr. Brad Schlaggar, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, is joined by Jim Schmutz and Abby DiGilio from Special Olympics Maryland to discuss the power of sports and how participation in sports enables individuals with developmental disabilities to shatter stereotypes and succeed, not only on the playing field, but also in life.

    38 min
  7. How Does Exercise Impact a Child’s Developing Brain?

    JUN 5

    How Does Exercise Impact a Child’s Developing Brain?

    What do we know about the health benefits of exercise and other physical activity for children? We know it builds strong muscles and bones, helps keep children at a healthy weight, and can contribute to better sleep. But wait—can regular exercise boost a child’s brain power? Find out when Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, and his guest Dr. Autumn Ivy discuss the fascinating connection between physical activity and brain development in children.

    38 min
  8. Silent Struggles: The Impact of Untreated Mental Health Disorders on Children

    MAY 1

    Silent Struggles: The Impact of Untreated Mental Health Disorders on Children

    We are in the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis in this country that has especially impacted children. According to experts, an estimated one in five youth has an undiagnosed mental, emotional or behavioral disorder—yet many do not get the help they need. May is known as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and in this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Brad Schlaggar is joined by Dr. Ernestine Briggs-King to discuss the impact that traumatic stress can have on a child’s social and cognitive development, academic performance and overall well-being.

    28 min
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About

Each month Your Child’s Brain will bring together experts in child brain health, including researchers, educators, physicians and therapists as well as families to discuss contemporary topics about child and youth brain health and development. Your Child's Brain is produced by Kennedy Krieger Institute with assistance from WYPR.

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  • Creator
    WYPR Baltimore
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 WYPR Baltimore
  • Show Website
    Your Child's Brain

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