Your Child's Brain

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How Do You Talk to Children About Mental Health and Crisis Prevention?

October 01, 2026

Dr. Theresa Nguyen, pediatrician and host of the "Practical Parenting" podcast, joins Dr. Brad Schlaggar this month to talk about the state of youth mental health. Recent research reveals that kids are more anxious or depressed than previously reported and are even considering suicide more frequently than parents might know. Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Schlagger share advice for talking about these tough topics with the children in your lives.

New Strategies for Pediatric Brain Cancer

September 03, 2026

September is Childhood Cancer Month. On this episode of Your Child's Brain, Dr. Brad Schlaggar is joined by Drs. Stacy Suskauer and Rachel Peterson to discuss advances in the treatment and research of pediatric brain cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in children. They also discuss a new program at Kennedy Krieger that is designed to connect pediatric brain cancer patients to resources and help support their cognitive and physical health during and after treatment.

A New Clinic, Cool Research & Our Nervous System

August 06, 2026

What is neurofibromatosis? On this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Brad Schlaggar talks with neurologists Dr. Stephanie Morris and Dr. Jaishri Blakeley about this rare disease which affects about 1 in 2,500 individuals. They discuss what neurofibromatosis is, how it affects the body, and the ways it’s being treated at a new Kennedy Krieger clinic for pediatric patients, an extension of a world-class neurofibromatosis center at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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How do I get in touch with Your Child's Brain?

Your Child's Brain is hosted by Brad Schlaggar. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@wypr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Your Child's Brain?

The publicly listed email for Your Child's Brain: podcasts@wypr.org.

How many listeners does Your Child's Brain have?

Podseeker estimates Your Child's Brain reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Your Child's Brain?

Your Child's Brain typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Pediatric physicians, neurologists, psychologists, clinical researchers, educators, therapists, and patient or family advocates with direct expertise in child brain health, neurodevelopment, pediatric disease, or youth mental health. Common among recent guests: Clinical leadership in pediatric or neurodevelopmental care; Research or treatment expertise in specialized child health conditions; Leadership of hospital, university, or clinical programs. Recent guests include Theresa Nguyen, Rachel Peterson, and Stacy Suskauer.

How hard is it to get booked on Your Child's Brain?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Your Child's Brain cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Child Health, Pediatric Neurology, Mental Health, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.