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Episode 81 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). They break down what artificial intelligence is, how it’s being used today, the risks it can pose to children and adolescents and its impact on learning and development. They share practical guidance to help parents ensure their kids are engaging with artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.

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Guest

Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, IBCLC, FAAP

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie is an associate professor of pediatrics and clinical neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). She is the cohost of the American Academy of Pediatrics flagship podcast Pediatrics On Call. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three children.


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Music credits:

Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Last Updated
4/30/2026
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