Kindergarten Readiness – Preparing Little Learners

Kids’ Health Uncomplicated is Cincinnati Children’s podcast and video series hosted by Dr. Patty Manning. Featuring conversations with experts, patients, families and kids, it delivers easy-to-understand guidance on the pediatric health topics that matter most.

Kristen Copeland is pediatrician in the division of General and Community Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s. She is also a researcher, focusing on how the childcare environment affects children’s health. She has 10 years of research experience in the childcare setting and currently serves on several national committees related to childcare settings, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Early Education and Child Care.

Lauren Porter, Ph. D., is a Senior Data Science Analyst at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Her areas of interest include educational equity and improving child health through community based solutions. She currently supports community and educational initiatives through CCHMC’s Fisher Child Health Equity Center.