As families prepare to head back to school, pediatric experts Dr. Jennifer Duchon and Dr. Meredith Grossman from the Mount Sinai Health System join The Vitals host Leslie Schlachter for a timely conversation on how to set kids up for a healthy, successful school year. From getting back into a learning mindset to essential immunizations, nutrition, and even backpack safety, this episode covers everything parents need to know for a confident return to the classroom.

Drs. Duchon and Grossman also discuss how to handle common school-year illnesses, offer tips for easing anxiety, and explain why preventive care is crucial to keeping children safe and thriving throughout the year.

👶 Make an appointment at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital:

https://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/children

Episode ID: 1000730790697

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Release Date: 08/10/2025, 11:00:00