The pals are back in the office and going back to basics on nutrition and movement. Join Emma, Brittney, and Conor as they discuss top-of-mind issues around nutrition (how worried do I need to be about my picky eater?) and why varied opportunities for movement are important for children.

Ask any parent: if your child is sleeping well, life just seems to run smoother. But when good sleep feels out of reach? The pressure (and exhaustion!) can be intense.

In the first of a new batch of episodes going back to basics on raising children who thrive, the princiPALS are talking about sleep. Leaning on their own experiences as parents and educators, as well as a bit of sleep science, the pals share information on building healthy sleep routines, dealing with inevitable bumps or pushback, and knowing if your child is getting enough sleep.

Episode resources:

• Dr. Becky
• American Academy of Pediatrics sleep times recommendations
• Smiling Mind app
• Headspace app
• Precious Little Sleep by Alexis Dubief (check out the podcast too!)

The princiPALS are back with an episode about the parenting book that seems to be everywhere right now: Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.

This episode features a panel discussion about the book, with four childhood experts weighing in on topics including balancing screen time with productive play, protecting children's mental health, helping children process what they see online, and even making changes to your family's social media decisions (it's never too late!). Whether or not you've read the book, this episode will help you better navigate the challenges that face today's families.

Podcast resources:

• The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt

Panelist biographies:

• Emily Quetone Khan is Rowland Hall's director of learning services for grades PreK–5. She has 20 years of experience in PreK–12 education as a special education classroom teacher, inclusion specialist, and learning specialist, and as a leader in public, charter, non-public, non-traditional, and independent school settings across the United States.
• Deborah Wright is Rowland Hall's emotional support counselor for grades PreK–5. As a school counselor working in different schools and settings, Deborah has partnered with organizations such as Communities In Schools, Partners in Education, Stewards of Children, and various other stabilization and community wraparound programs.
• Jessica Kahn has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist for over 20 years, specializing in sensory processing disorders and various developmental motor deficits and diagnoses. She is the owner of Blue Sky Therapeutics, which has served Summit County, Utah, for the past 18 years.
• Michele Catten is a licensed clinical social worker at Full Circle Yoga & Therapy. She specializes in directive and non-directive play therapy to help children process and heal developmental challenges and traumas.