Building Bridges

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 bett...

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/moder...

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...

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 aroun...

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

Building Bridges - April 27, 2026  Second Episode - Featuring Special Guest School Counselor Ms. Maddie Blake Topic: Self Regulation and Emotional Resileince - Connected to Good Inside

Building Bridges - April 16,  2026  Introducing the FIRST Building Bridges Episode!  Book Review: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy