PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Parenting is tough, but PEP Talks is here to make it a little easier. Join Arlington Community Schools as we seek expert advice to examine issues facing school-aged children today, from anxiety and depression, bullying and social media to everything between. Want us to explore certain topics? Email us at peptalks@acsk-12.org.
Our Hosts:
Erin Williams is a Social & Transition Specialist for elementary and middle schools in Arlington Community Schools (ACS), a district located outside Memphis, Tenn. With a background in social work, Erin is a licensed school social worker and master social worker. She has also previously served as a victim advocate and child forensic interviewer in Tennessee.
Ja'Neair Johnson is a Social & Transition Specialist for high-school aged students in ACS. She has served as a mental health professional for more than 20 years and holds a Masters of Social Work and is a licensed school social worker.
Tyler Hill is the Director of Communications & Planning for ACS. As a former award-winning journalist, Tyler’s passion was rooted in storytelling that spoke to the heart, and he has carried that same mentality to School PR. He serves as the PEP Talks producer and sound engineer, with occasional hosting duties.
PEP Talks - A Parent Education Program
Let’s Get Physical: Using Exercise to Combat Mental Health Issues
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In this conversation, Dana Viox, RN,BSN, Coordinated School Health & Nursing Supervisor with Arlington Community Schools, discusses how physical activity plays a role in child health. Erin and Ja’Neair talk with Dana about unstructured play and breaks and the many benefits of movement related to physical health and beyond, including increased executive functioning skills, emotional regulation and social skills, and decreased disruptive behaviors.
Dana encourages parents and families to model movement and exercise within their home in order to promote healthy habits and lifelong practices.
We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Let us know how we did, or what you would like to hear more about at peptalks@acsk-12.org
Resources:
- Research Benefits of Breaks
- Family Fitness
- Activities & Games for Kids
- Activities for Families
- Healthy Parks, Healthy Person
- Activity Calendar
- Benefits of Student Physical Activity Breaks
- Power of Play
- Active Students, Active Learners
- CSH 22-23 Physical Education/Physical Activity Annual Report
- Influence of Parents' Role Modeling Behaviors and Perceptions of their Child's Competence
