Books and Bandages
Books & Bandages: Where Storytelling Meets Child Health
Hosted by two pediatricians and children’s book authors, Books & Bandages explores how storytelling supports the emotional, physical, and developmental health of children. From bedtime books to big health questions, we unpack how narratives can be powerful tools for connection, healing, and growth.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
Books and Bandages
Latest Episodes
The Wishlist Episode
In this fourth episode of Books & Bandages, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie Douge share laughs, inside jokes, and a big dreamer’s wishlist for their podcast’s future. From interviewing first-time authors and children’s ...
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Episode 4
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From Corduroy to Firekeeper’s Daughter: Classics, Representation, and the Books We Wish We Had
In this nostalgic, joy-filled chat, Dr. Jackie Douge and Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin swap childhood favorites—The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Corduroy, The Little Engine That Could, and The Snowy Day—and reflect on h...
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Episode 3
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20:21
Promoting Children's Books
In this episode of "Books and Bandages," Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jacqueline Douge share their journeys in writing children's books. They discuss the challenges and joys of self-publishing, the importance of representation in childr...
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Episode 2
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Reflections in Media: Empowering Children Through Representation
In this episode of "Books and Bandages," Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin and Dr. Jackie explore the profound effects of media representation on children's development. They share personal stories and professional insights on how diverse media can shape ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:30