Sunday Pick: The science of raising kids (Part 2): How to raise healthy kids with Dr. Shari Barkin | from TED Health

The podcast explores strategies for raising healthy children, emphasizing the importance of community and family involvement. Dr. Shari Barkin, Pediatrician-in-Chief for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses how small, consistent changes within a family's environment can significantly impact health. She advocates for healthcare teams to partner with community organizations to create supportive ecosystems for children. The conversation highlights family-based interventions, where multiple families collaborate to solve problems and build social networks. Barkin stresses the significance of parents modeling healthy behaviors and the enduring truths of social connection, nutrition, movement, and sleep for overall well-being. Additionally, philosopher Claudia Passos Ferreira shares insights on infant consciousness, suggesting awareness develops even before birth.