Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth.
Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.
Join us this week on 'Growing Up in America' as Megan Menchaca, Sylvia Mintz, and Angelica Perez discuss the latest on education trends and immigration. Get expert insights into how local policies are supporting immigrant students. Tune in live every Wednesday at 9 AM or catch the podcast every Monday at noon!
"🎧 If you missed this week’s live broadcast of 'Growing Up in America: The Way it Is,' it’s not too late to catch up! Dive into our discussions on the Texas measles outbreak, empowering Houston’s high school girls, and the latest updates from the Early Learning Quality Network. Listen now on 90.1 FM KPFT or wherever you get your podcasts! 🌟
Missed our live show? Catch the latest episode of 'Growing Up in America: The Way it Is' on your favorite podcast platform. This week, we discuss the social determinants of health with Dr. Michelle Lopez, explore economic drivers of health with Dr. Geoff Gusoff, and dive into the challenges and opportunities for youth with Aleah Martin and Christian Salas. Plus, don't miss our Hip Speak segment and the revealing Data of the Day. Tune in now to join the conversation on how we, as a community, can better support the youth of Texas.
How do the places we live shape the lives of children? In this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, Dr. Bob Sanborn and Bri Derry explore how the built environment, food security, and mental health impact kids and families. Dr. Zoabe Hafeez breaks down why fewer children walk or bike to school—and what cities can do about it. Dr. Craig Gundersen discusses how SNAP reduces food insecurity and health disparities. Becky Quintanilla shares insights from her trip to Lima, Peru, and Diana Castillo of The Self Love Clinic highlights the importance of mental health and self-care. Plus, Data of the Day reveals how many kids in the U.S. are homeschooled, and Hip Speak brings the latest youth slang! Tune in for expert discussions, global perspectives, and a fun speed round. 🎧 #UrbanPlanning #FoodInsecurity #MentalHealth #SelfCare #GrowingUpInAmerica
This week on Growing Up in America: The Way It Is, we’re tackling critical issues affecting young people today with top experts and reporters. 🔹 Opportunity Youth & Teen Pregnancy with Miranda Johnson 🔹 HISD’s Latest Challenges with Megan Menchaca, Houston Chronicle 🔹 Internships & Career Exploration with Rebecca George, C@R Fellow Plus, our Hip Speak segment deciphers the latest Gen Z slang, and Data of the Day breaks down a critical stat: 40% of students report persistent sadness or hopelessness—what does this mean for our kids? Tune in on 90.1 FM KPFT, Pacifica Radio or wherever you get your podcasts! Don’t forget—our NEW airtime is Wednesdays, 9-10 AM!