Science reporter on how evidence based reporting can be a parent's best friend

NPR | By Jeanette Woods,

Linah Mohammad, Maria Godoy, Rob Schmitz

Published August 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to reporter Maria Godoy about how parents can wade through the noise and opinions to find information to help keep their kids healthy.

Jeanette Woods

Linah Mohammad

Linah Mohammad is a producer on All Things Considered.

Maria Godoy

Maria Godoy is a senior editor and correspondent with NPR's Science Desk.

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Rob Schmitz

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.

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