Episode #1 - April 16, 2026

Building Bridges - Episode #7 - Father's Day (Bonus Episode)

Sarah had the great idea to do a bonus episode for Father's Day. We decided that we would share 3 stories and connect the stories to something we learned from our dads that impact us as parents today. We want to thank all the Dads out there showing love and raising amazing little humans - and want to acknowledge and celebrate all the people in our lives who support us, love us, and help us be better parents, educators, and humans! Happy Father's Day! Agua Caliente Park: https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/AguaCaliente.html [https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/AguaCaliente.html]

Episode #6 - Screen Time and Summer (Conversation)

In this episode Sarah and Jacob dip into the big and very complex topic of technology use and screen time - at school and at home. The particular episode is really about creating a dialogue with other educators and parents and the community as it relates to confronting the use of screen time with children. Sarah and Jacob discuss a few screen alternative ideas and present the idea of balance/moderation - but really just hope to open up the conversation as it is a topic we will need to think about and work on together as community.  Digital Delusion https://www.amazon.com/s?k=digital+delusions&hvadid=693977791607&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9061189&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=16005081344871878043--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16005081344871878043&hvtargid=kwd-2449284208061&hydadcr=16376_13457181&mcid=9488203ea960372ba40bbf21e912595d&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8jyuop9r92_e_p67 [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=digital+delusions&hvadid=693977791607&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9061189&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=16005081344871878043--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16005081344871878043&hvtargid=kwd-2449284208061&hydadcr=16376_13457181&mcid=9488203ea960372ba40bbf21e912595d&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8jyuop9r92_e_p67] Anxious Generation https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/B0C9N2L56X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NTHS7WTZ4NGZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AYLrmEEAErPNx2RGaRJxhMRLc_wUEPkXxT1GrBeuLeMKODfzrCgjmdbfuMUy2gmvqT9Ww8oRZZz3gwsNjTlV8e_poyRYvFQ7Hrg8_S27EpVWW0s1sFu5hz2FCOAj0ITlRdUNokL9IsYcl_SchVKPL6q2HfOSV7T8t70Ljw_MNYnR5ijxdk9E_frkFILvgW8nBQFMEkFz4M8srfMc3kCURougSh9ySXRKOpf68-1ylcM.l4GksWUSrW43qVyf26naO-DyMlMnFLDOSfHtYV4VDRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=anxious+generation+book&qid=1781559996&sprefix=Anxious+%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/B0C9N2L56X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NTHS7WTZ4NGZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AYLrmEEAErPNx2RGaRJxhMRLc_wUEPkXxT1GrBeuLeMKODfzrCgjmdbfuMUy2gmvqT9Ww8oRZZz3gwsNjTlV8e_poyRYvFQ7Hrg8_S27EpVWW0s1sFu5hz2FCOAj0ITlRdUNokL9IsYcl_SchVKPL6q2HfOSV7T8t70Ljw_MNYnR5ijxdk9E_frkFILvgW8nBQFMEkFz4M8srfMc3kCURougSh9ySXRKOpf68-1ylcM.l4GksWUSrW43qVyf26naO-DyMlMnFLDOSfHtYV4VDRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=anxious+generation+book&qid=1781559996&sprefix=Anxious+%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1] Last Child in the Woods https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G2XQR6RZ8JZW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n72xUy-QkKXOORY9D1uN_vPpCv__DN-nLgUo5Eg9LNE2wuESgxio0U41Ts4bFs_96ZoFQKSDQbA66qIPZemmd-aZwbMDYwuZKrAblBPMnwSVJWkYsYRiQ-ZIf-V3iGYzjGTR7CTCxiPhgoIIA3ytYBgejcs-2QE0W4aE7ouE4T54gJkSJZOgkWCTzLdr9Kq7Ii-oPYZTQRJuyAYJG3hBt1LX9Ip3uVGi_r8cLZCymMg.FvD-Ded7gKmdgjYcWzvZ7w2CYBxmG6tjYAoSHAHIzOM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Last+Child+in+the+Woods&qid=1781560032&s=audible&sprefix=last+child+in+the+wood%2Caudible%2C171&sr=1-1-catcorr [https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G2XQR6RZ8JZW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n72xUy-QkKXOORY9D1uN_vPpCv__DN-nLgUo5Eg9LNE2wuESgxio0U41Ts4bFs_96ZoFQKSDQbA66qIPZemmd-aZwbMDYwuZKrAblBPMnwSVJWkYsYRiQ-ZIf-V3iGYzjGTR7CTCxiPhgoIIA3ytYBgejcs-2QE0W4aE7ouE4T54gJkSJZOgkWCTzLdr9Kq7Ii-oPYZTQRJuyAYJG3hBt1LX9Ip3uVGi_r8cLZCymMg.FvD-Ded7gKmdgjYcWzvZ7w2CYBxmG6tjYAoSHAHIzOM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Last+Child+in+the+Woods&qid=1781560032&s=audible&sprefix=last+child+in+the+wood%2Caudible%2C171&sr=1-1-catcorr] Summer Unplugged Article https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/24/04/summer-unplugged [https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/24/04/summer-unplugged] Unplugged - Children's Book https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Steve-Antony/dp/1444934163/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E47EHZWKGDIN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tkIlPRz4UV8pT_y_kgsvcXdH0fUaFEpjjtUzbb7jFvTmb5FrNuaHGKqfqS4J3cwZcX1OvTyr6QMPq2WfD6pzb6y1wmbp657HqNGNKG02fDm3LXHGSLaXm769wLbLs7xx8wQXK-kjeWN-mW9Ln-oGtsjUd-ANmbS-V7INhwxUsHmhY8yCEZWWa2Is_L1PLoffwH2K3TpZECRTwBQi3tJLDmQrDoWXdxMhDiy0i5oJVP0.mcImG2p1q5NZcuUTw1Jxv66TAjvc6Uke28zo5rl1EKo&dib_tag=se&keywords=unplugged+children%27s+book&qid=1781560141&sprefix=unplugged+children%27s+book%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Steve-Antony/dp/1444934163/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E47EHZWKGDIN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tkIlPRz4UV8pT_y_kgsvcXdH0fUaFEpjjtUzbb7jFvTmb5FrNuaHGKqfqS4J3cwZcX1OvTyr6QMPq2WfD6pzb6y1wmbp657HqNGNKG02fDm3LXHGSLaXm769wLbLs7xx8wQXK-kjeWN-mW9Ln-oGtsjUd-ANmbS-V7INhwxUsHmhY8yCEZWWa2Is_L1PLoffwH2K3TpZECRTwBQi3tJLDmQrDoWXdxMhDiy0i5oJVP0.mcImG2p1q5NZcuUTw1Jxv66TAjvc6Uke28zo5rl1EKo&dib_tag=se&keywords=unplugged+children%27s+book&qid=1781560141&sprefix=unplugged+children%27s+book%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1]

Episode #5 - Summer Slide vs. Summer Stride

Staff Spotlight: Michelle Jackson - On this episode we are joined by 3rd grade teacher Ms. Michelle Jackson to discuss the summer slide vs the summer stride. The idea is how do we as parents have a fun summer - but continue to engage kids as learners and thinkers! We offer some fun ideas and it is another great dialogue! Article #1 https://www.edutopia.org/blog/turning-summer-reading-loss-learning-gain-terry-heick [https://www.edutopia.org/blog/turning-summer-reading-loss-learning-gain-terry-heick] Article #2 https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/beat-summer-slide-parent-summer-checklist [https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/beat-summer-slide-parent-summer-checklist] The 3 Whys - Thinking Routine https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/The%203%20Whys_0.pdf [https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/The%203%20Whys_0.pdf]

Episode #4 - Sense of Awe & Food!

Staff Spotlight: Alexis D'Souza (Office Staff) - Today Sarah and Jacob are joined by the Torrey Hills Office Assistant and San Diego Foodie! We go back to a book we discussed in Episode #3 - Raising Awe Seeker - and connect the ideas from the book to the fun idea of creating moments of awe with food! This episode is just a fun conversation - with a lot of great restaurant recommendations around the beautiful city of San Diego! Check Out Alexis on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsandiego?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Episode #3 - May 7, 2026

Episode #3: Sarah and Jacob discuss the book Raising Awe Seekers by Deborah Farmer Kris. Sarah explains the use art to create a sense of awe and Jacob shares some thoughts about nature/outdoors. Hikes/Trails Mentioned: Torrey Pines State Park - Del Mar Cowles Mountain - La Mesa Corte Madera - Lake Moreno/Buckman Springs Park Mentioned: Stelzer County Park - Lakeside