Kids’ Health Explained
A new podcast series hosted by Sophie Delezio, designed to connect parents and families with trusted, evidence-based information on children’s health.
Episodes
Why is asthma more common in boys than girls? Does growing up with a cat reduce the risk of getting asthma? Should kids with asthma exercise?
Asthma is one of the most common childhood conditions in Australia, but it can look very different from one child to another. Some children have regular symptoms, while others can be fine and well between attacks and then become very unwell quickly.
In this episode of Kids’ Health Expla...
Jellyfish, spiders, snakes, ticks, bees and even blue-ringed octopuses – Australia is home to plenty of creatures that can bite or sting.
Which encounters are genuinely dangerous, and what should parents do when they happen?
In this episode of Kids’ Health Explained, host Sophie Delezio is joined by Dr Darren Roberts, Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre, to discuss:
- what to do after a suspe...
Late last year, Australia became the first country in the world to restrict social media for kids under 16, with countries including New Zealand, the UK and France now considering similar measures.
The Australian government is also looking to create laws to make algorithms optional on social media platforms.
But how does social media actually affect children? Are all kids equally vulnerable to risky content like looksmaxxing, and w...
Starting solids is an exciting milestone, but for many parents it can also feel confusing, messy and overwhelming.
What foods should come first? Is baby-led weaning better than purees? Is gagging normal? How should you introduce allergens?
In this episode of Kids’ Health Explained, Sophie Delezio is joined by Annabel Davies, a dietitian at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, to help make starting solids a li...
Your child wakes up sick at 9 pm. Do you head straight to emergency, wait to see your GP, visit an urgent care centre or seek help virtually?
In this episode of Kids’ Health Explained, Dr Jagdev Singh, Medical Lead of virtualKIDS, explains how to navigate healthcare when your child falls ill.
He and host Sophie Delezio discuss where families can turn to and what warning signs to look out for when their child is un...
Why do babies need so many vaccines? Are the ingredients in vaccines safe? Do vaccines cause autism? How do you know what's true when there's so much conflicting information online?
In this episode, Director of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) Professor Kristine Macartney separates myths from facts and explains why the immunisation schedule looks the way it does.
She and host Sophie...
Cleaning chemicals, unsupervised medicine, even vapes - what should you do if your child swallowed something they shouldn't have?
In this episode, our host Sophie Delezio chats with Dr Darren Roberts, Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre about the most common poisoning risks for children, how to prevent them, and what parents and carers should do if the unexpected happens.
If you think someone has been poisoned or...
Winter’s here, along with all the seasonal health challenges and questions it brings for your family. Host Sophie Delezio is joined in the studio by Paediatric Emergency Doctor, Matt O’Meara, to answer these questions.
Matt busts some myths around the common cold, the effect vaporisers have on your child’s cough, and whether the flu vaccine or cold weather can give your kid a cold.
Launching 1 July 2026, our new podcast series hosted by Sophie Delezio is designed to connect parents and families with trusted, evidence-based information on children’s health.
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