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.
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Julie Gilchrist, MD, FAAP
 Dr. Julie Gilchrist is a pediatrician and a researcher. She spent 20 years in the U.S. Public Health Service working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was responsible for research and programs aiming to protect children from common and severe unintentional injuries. She has published more than 90 peer reviewed articles, book chapters and government reports. Since retiring in 2017, she has continued to publish and assist nonprofit organizations and government agencies focused on protecting children from unintentional injuries.
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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.