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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.

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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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