Parenting comes with no shortage of advice: screentime, sleep, and what our kids should be eating. There are charts, guidelines, and endless opinions, but many families lack clear guidance on how to build movement and exercise into their kids’ daily lives.
Today, only 1 in 4 U.S. children meet the recommended daily activity guidelines
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Daily movement is foundational to healthy development. Movement supports their physical health, learning and focus, emotional regulation, and confidence. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, making this happen consistently can feel overwhelming.
The challenge isn’t effort or intention - it’s time. Luckily, there are many ways to support daily active play. Active play doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be doable.
Right now, there’s a big focus on screen time: how much is too much, what to limit, and what to avoid. While those discussions matter, they often overshadow an equally important question…
How are we supporting daily movement and active play?
Children don’t just need limits – they need opportunities. For many parents, the challenge is figuring out how to prioritize active play within the realities of modern life.
That gap between what we know about movement and how families experience it in their daily lives is exactly why we are excited to sponsor a new podcast, Active Play, Every Day.
Active Play, Every Day isn’t just a podcast; it is a movement.
Our Chief Pediatric Advisor and childhood wellness advocate, Dr. Emily Greenwald, sees this gap in movement daily as a pediatrician and a parent. Families care deeply about their children’s health, but the importance of movement and active play is often forgotten on the list of daily priorities for our kids.
To help bridge this gap, Dr. Emily has created a new podcast – Active Play, Every Day. This pediatrician-led podcast is about starting a childhood wellness movement, and we are thrilled to be a sponsor.
Each episode blends evidence-based insights with real-world examples and practical takeaways for your family life. Active Play, Every Day reframes how we think about play because, as Dr. Emily says, “Play isn’t extra, it’s essential.” The goal isn’t perfection or pressure, it’s understanding, support, and progress, one conversation at a time.
At Nex Playground, we believe active play is essential to healthy childhood development. We’re proud to sponsor Active Play, Every Day because it reflects our shared commitment to evidence-based education, practical guidance, and helping families find realistic ways to fit 60 minutes of active play into every day.
Active Play, Every Day is available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
We invite you to listen, subscribe, and be part of the Active Play, Every Day movement! Help us spread the word by subscribing, downloading episodes, and sharing with family and friends.
