The importance of sleep and active play in children’s lives cannot be overstated. In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Emily talks with Dr. Sujay Kansagra, Pediatric Neurologist and children’s sleep expert at Duke Health, and inventor of the Lullabee, a smart crib mattress. They explore the crucial relationship between sleep, physical activity, and overall child development.

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Ever have one of those playground moments where you pause between “be careful” and letting your child figure it out?

That risky play matters more than you think! The climbing. The jumping. The speed.

In this episode of Active Play, Every Day, Dr. Emily Greenwald talks with Dr. Mariana Brussoni, a global leader in risky play research, about why these moments are not reckless play–it is essential play.

In this episode, we cover:

• What risky play actually is
• How it supports confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation
• The difference between risk and hazard
• Why “be careful” often backfires
• Dr. Emily's Active Play prescription for families learning how to step out of their comfort zone

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This podcast is sponsored by Nex Playground, an active play gaming system that helps kids move indoors through full-body games that support learning, coordination, and joy.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

The latest Active Play, Every Day episode, challenges the traditional sedentary school model and explores how embedding movement throughout the school day through action-based learning can transform focus, behavior, academic performance, and student well-being.

Imagine a school where academic performance soars, behavior issues dwindle, and mental health concerns diminish. This is not just a dream but a reality for many schools implementing active play strategies. In this blog post, we explore insights from the Active Play Everyday podcast, hosted by Dr. Emily, in which she discusses the transformative impact of action-based learning on children's education with Principal Paul Travers.

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This podcast is sponsored by Nex Playground, an active play gaming system that helps kids move indoors through full-body games that support learning, coordination, and joy.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.