Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Crucial Role of Recess in School – Ep. 294

Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Crucial Role of Recess in School – Ep. 294

June 2, 2026 · 32 min · Season 6 · Episode 294

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of recess in schools and features insights from various pediatric experts.

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the June issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with R ob ert Murray, MD, FAAP about the crucial role of recess in school. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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