Podcast | Kindergarten Readiness – Preparing Little Learners

About the author: Young & Healthy Podcast

The Young & Healthy Podcast features thoughts and perspectives from Cincinnati Children’s experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Hosted and produced by members of the communications team, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Kayla McNeal, Bo McMillian and Kate Setter, this podcast brings you lively conversations on current health topics and issues affecting children today. Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

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.

About the author: Lauren Porter, PhD

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.