The Stuff that Matters for Kids' Health

Columbia University Children's Health
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The stuff that matters examines the many, at times confusing, health recommendations modern parents receive. Pediatrician, new mom and host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez asks experts what are the things we must do- or stop doing- today, for our kids to turn out okay.

Episodes

  1. 08/31/2023

    What do we mean when we say “gut health”? And, what do we know about it in kids?- We talk with a GI doctor and a dietitian

    We are learning so much in recent years about the way our GI tract impacts our overall health. In this episode Dr. Edith sits down with Columbia gastroenterologist Dr. Ali Mencin and New York Presbyterian dietitian Christine Hoyer to discuss what we mean when we say “gut health.” They discuss the concept of the first “1000 days” in childhood nutrition, what we know about the microbiome and its impact on our future risk for different illnesses, and practical strategies to promote gut health starting early in life. The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    29 min

  2. 08/24/2023

    Stimulating kids’ development- a chat with a very practical pediatrician

    Are we putting too much pressure on ourselves and our kids when it comes to educational activities? Are we even, perhaps, overthinking it? Dr. Edith sits down with beloved developmental pediatrician Dr. Harriet McGurk to answer these questions and many more. Dr. McGurk recently retired from Columbia University Children’s Health but came out of retirement to bring perspective back into the parenting conversation. The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    29 min

  3. 08/17/2023

    Puberty is happening sooner- we discuss why and what we can do.

    Dr. Aviva Sopher, endocrinologist at Columbia University Children’s Health, sits down to talk to Dr. Edith about the increase in rates of early puberty. They talk about why it’s happening, the signs that parents and doctors can look out for and the things we can all prevent. The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    18 min

  4. 08/10/2023

    Guiding tweens and teens on social media

    Dr. Edith sits down to talk to Marina Catallozzi, chief health office at Barnard College and Vice Chair for Education in the department of pediatrics at Columbia University. In addition to her many roles, Dr. Catallozzi is a practicing adolescent medicine specialist and a mom of teens. She explains what is known about the ways social media can impact the adolescent brain, how to prepare tweens and teens for it, how to approach supervision on social media and more.  The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    24 min

  5. 08/03/2023

    What the mental health crisis looks like in the frontlines

    Dr. Zachary Blumkin, psychologist and head of the psychiatry faculty practice at Columbia University, discusses what the mental health crisis for teens looks like in the frontlines, the complex factors that caused and have continued to worsen the crisis and what parents can do to both prevent mental health difficulties and help their teens when they arise. The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    22 min

  6. 07/27/2023

    Thinking of childhood obesity differently

    The way doctors diagnose and treat childhood obesity is changing. Dr. John Rausch, a pediatric obesity expert at Columbia University Children’s Health sits down to talk to Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez about the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, where they came from, the backlash that they received and what’s happened for kids and their families since.  The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    28 min

  7. 07/20/2023

    Autism is on the rise- we talk about why

    Autism spectrum diagnoses have been increasing for decades. Dr. Gaby Paskin, developmental pediatrician at Columbia University Children’s Health, talks to Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez about what’s behind the increase, what we know about the causes of autism and best practices when it comes to its treatment.  The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    24 min

  8. 07/13/2023

    A realistic take on screen time

    Doctor Edith Bracho-Sánchez sits down to talk to doctor Rebekah Diamond, a pediatric hospitalist at Columbia University Children's Health, about the role screens play in their parenting, and about ways they've learned to both accept and limit their presence. The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

    32 min

  9. 07/06/2023

    Introducing The Stuff That Matters for Kids' Health

    From Columbia University Children's Health, join pediatrician and mom Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez as she asks the experts- what are the things that really matter today for our kids to turn out okay? Episodes are out every Thursday. The content on this podcast is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as a substitute for any professional medical advice or treatment. The views shared on this show solely reflect the expertise and experience of the host and our guests.

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The stuff that matters examines the many, at times confusing, health recommendations modern parents receive. Pediatrician, new mom and host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez asks experts what are the things we must do- or stop doing- today, for our kids to turn out okay.

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