Active Play, Every Day

Dr. Emily Greenwald
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Active Play, Every Day is more than a podcast. It is a movement to protect childhood through motion. Hosted by Dr. Emily Greenwald, pediatrician, mom, and advocate for childhood health. The show explores how daily movement shapes kids’ bodies, brains, and emotions. You will hear from experts in pediatrics, psychology, physical therapy, education, and play research, along with real parents navigating real life. Episodes cover active play ideas, risky play, neurodiversity, sleep, motivation, screen-time balance, school challenges, sports burnout, and how to build sustainable habits of movement at every age. The goal is simple. Help every family find a realistic path toward 60 minutes of active play every day. Because play is not extra - it is essential.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Active Play in the Classroom

    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. Resources, Supply List & Shownotes Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show reach more families. 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.

    31 min

  2. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Active Play, Every Day

    Our kids are moving less than ever before. That matters. It matters for their bodies, their brains, their mental health, and their confidence. If you believe movement matters, but daily life, packed schedules, screen negotiations, weather, homework, and tired evenings often make it feel complicated, the Active Play, Every Day podcast is for you. Active Play, Every Day is more than a podcast. It is a movement to reclaim active, joyful play in childhood. Play isn’t extra. It is essential. Hosted by Dr. Emily Greenwald, a double-boarded pediatrician, mom of three, and childhood wellness advocate, this bi-weekly podcast explores how daily movement shapes kids’ physical health, brain development, emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. Most importantly, it offers families a realistic path to 60 minutes of active play every day, without guilt, pressure, or impossible standards. For show notes and resources, visit ActivePlayEveryDay.com  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show reach more families. 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.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

Active Play, Every Day is more than a podcast. It is a movement to protect childhood through motion. Hosted by Dr. Emily Greenwald, pediatrician, mom, and advocate for childhood health. The show explores how daily movement shapes kids’ bodies, brains, and emotions. You will hear from experts in pediatrics, psychology, physical therapy, education, and play research, along with real parents navigating real life. Episodes cover active play ideas, risky play, neurodiversity, sleep, motivation, screen-time balance, school challenges, sports burnout, and how to build sustainable habits of movement at every age. The goal is simple. Help every family find a realistic path toward 60 minutes of active play every day. Because play is not extra - it is essential.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Emily Greenwald
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shift Up Media
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    Active Play, Every Day