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Frontiers in Health & Happiness: Environmental Impacts on Childhood Development with Dr. Lindsey Burghardt

The fourth and final episode of this series features Dr. Lindsey Burghardt, a practicing pediatrician, Chief Science Officer at the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, and founding director of the Center’s Early Childhood Scientific Council for Equity and the Environment. In this episode, Dr. Burghardt explores how environmental factors like extreme heat, air pollution, and climate change uniquely impact young children’s physical, mental, and social development. Whether you’re a caregiver or just someone who cares, this episode offers significant insights and actionable ideas for creating healthier environments where all children can thrive.
May 20, 2025