Pediatric Behavioral Risk Reduction focuses on identifying, modifying, and preventing high-risk behaviours in children and adolescents to promote long-term physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. This session examines behavioural patterns that contribute to injuries, chronic disease, substance use, mental-health challenges, and health-compromising habits. Clinicians and educators often seek insights from a Pediatrics Conference to integrate prevention science into daily practice.

Participants will explore how developmental stage, temperament, peer influence, family dynamics, trauma exposure, and digital environments shape risk behaviours. A major theme is designing structured pediatric behavioral risk reduction pathways that support early identification, targeted counselling, consistent follow-up, and collaboration with schools and community partners.

Case examples highlight issues such as risky digital behaviour, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, bullying, early substance experimentation, injury-prone play, and emotional dysregulation. Attendees will learn strategies to promote resilience, support positive coping skills, and build protective factors that help children navigate challenges safely.

The session also examines disparities in exposure to risk, including poverty, unsafe neighbourhoods, discrimination, and limited access to supportive services. Participants will discuss trauma-informed communication, culturally sensitive counselling, and family-centred approaches that empower caregivers.

By integrating behavioural science, public health, primary care, and community partnerships, this session equips clinicians to guide children toward safer, healthier behaviours while strengthening wellbeing across development.