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Raising Joy

Raising JoyRaising Joy is part of Cook Children’s Health Care System’s Joy Campaign, a communications initiative aimed at preventing youth suicides. For more information about the Joy Campaign, visit cookchildrens.org/joy.

New episodes of the Raising Joy podcast will be available each Tuesday. It is currently available on all major streaming platforms including Apple and Spotify.

Raising Joy

October
27,
2026
| 11:51 AM America/Chicago

Many caregivers know that healthy eating is important, but turning nutrition advice into real-life meals can feel overwhelming. That's where culinary medicine comes in. In this episode of For Kids’ Sake, …

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October
20,
2026
| 09:06 AM America/Chicago

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children, but it also comes with unique safety concerns. From costumes and traffic safety to candy inspections and teen independence, there’s a lot for families to consider before …

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October
13,
2026
| 09:23 AM America/Chicago

Every caregiver wants to protect their children from disappointment, failure and heartbreak. But what if some of those difficult experiences are exactly what children need to grow? In this episode of For …

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October
06,
2026
| 09:32 AM America/Chicago

Few topics generate more questions from caregivers than sleep. From bringing home a newborn to navigating toddler bedtime battles, families often wonder if they're doing the right thing and how much sleep everyone should be getting. In this …

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September
29,
2026
| 09:25 AM America/Chicago

Some children are naturally shy. Others are outgoing social butterflies. But how do caregivers know when a child's hesitation around people might be something more? In this episode of For Kids’ …

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September
22,
2026
| 09:58 AM America/Chicago

Today's caregivers have access to more parenting and health information than ever before. But with endless social media feeds, online searches and conflicting advice, many families are finding themselves overwhelmed instead of informed. In …

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September
15,
2026
| 09:10 AM America/Chicago

With nutrition advice flooding social media feeds, many caregivers feel overwhelmed about where to start. In this episode of For Kids' Sake, Maya Rashad, MPH, RDN, LD, nutrition coordinator at …

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September
08,
2026
| 09:42 AM America/Chicago

From smartphones and social media to gaming and streaming, screens are woven into everyday life for most families. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Austin Greenhaw, M.D., …

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September
01,
2026
| 09:39 AM America/Chicago

As young athletes head back to practices, games and competitions, many parents are looking for ways to help their children stay healthy and avoid injuries. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Jeffrey Bass, MS, …

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August
25,
2026
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago

It may feel confusing right now to be a caregiver with so much information out there about immunizations. There's certainly no shortage of information online right at our fingertips. But how do parents know what's …

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August
18,
2026
| 08:09 AM America/Chicago

It can be hard to know the difference between typical childhood behavior and signs that a child may need additional support. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Akemi …

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