This is PediCast.

Welcome to Pediacast, a pediatric podcast for parents.

And now, direct from the campus of nationwide children's, here is your host, Dr. Mike.

Hello, everyone, and welcome once again to Pediacast.

It's a pediatric podcast for moms and dads.

This is Dr. Mike coming to you from the campus of nationwide children's hospital.

We're in Columbus, Ohio.

It is episode 321 for June 17th, 2015.

We're calling this one, caring environment, creative play, and healthy food.

I want to welcome everyone to the program.

So judging by the title, you'd think that today's show covers news parents can use or maybe answers to listener questions.

But that's not the case.

In fact, we have a nuts and bolts interview edition of PDACast lined up for you this week.

So what's the topic at hand?

What topic ties together a supportive, caring, nurturing environment

for kids, creative play and physical activity and healthy choices surrounding meals and snacks?

Well, it's a good question, and I have an equally good answer. Today, we're talking about the

Good for Growth program from the Ohio chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

I also have to tell you I'm really excited about this program. Now, I know I get excited about

a lot of things on Pediacast, and I frequently tell you this is going to be a good one, or I say

make sure you share this one with your family, friends, and coworkers. And I always mean it when I say

that. I really am excited to share

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