Health Podcast Library
Season 1Episode 3

Active Play and Sleeping Strong

Mar 3, 2026
26:26

Episode Description

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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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.

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