Episode 1Building Strong Minds in a Digital WorldScreens are everywhere — and so is the anxiety. ESF’s Michael Rouse and Dr. Liu explore how tech impacts kids, what’s lost without unstructured time, and how parents can build resilience and focus. Listen NowWatch Now1 hour 11 minsListen now on:
Episode 2Anxiety in Youth & the Challenges It Brings to FamiliesWhy are kids more anxious than ever, and what can parents actually do about it? Dr. Muniya Khanna, clinical psychologist and founder of the OCD and Anxiety Institute, joins ESF Co-Founder Michael Rouse to unpack the habits that unintentionally fuel childhood anxiety and why a child’s worth shouldn’t hinge on…Listen NowWatch Now46 MinutesListen now on:
Episode 3A Parents Story – Why Every Family Should Know First AidWhen Sarah Stuebe’s son Oscar collapsed during a baseball game, she had to do the unthinkable: perform CPR on her own child. In this episode, Sarah shares her story alongside Karen McCandless, CRNP, a cardiac nurse practitioner at Nemours Children’s Health, who breaks down commotio cordis, why every parent and coach should know CPR, and how awareness can save lives. Listen NowWatch Now47 MinutesListen now on:
Episode 4From Camper to Champion – What Sports Teaches Us About LifeWhat do sports really teach us about life? Two-time NCAA national champion, former Team USA lacrosse player, and lifelong ESF camper Jordan Wolf joins ESF Co-Founder Michael Rouse to trace his journey from camp fields to championship locker rooms, and the lessons in work ethic, resilience, and accountability that outlasted…Listen NowWatch Now32 MinutesListen now on:
Episode 5From Camp to Home – Building a Culture of GratitudeESF Co-Founder Michael Rouse and Dr. Muniya Khanna sit down with Lee Brower, speaker, author, and family legacy expert known for his role in The Secret, to explore how gratitude shapes families and generations.Listen NowWatch Now57 MinutesListen now on:
Episode 6Raising Fearless Kids Through Sport Paul Assaiante led Trinity to 17 national titles and a record 252-match win streak — yet his advice for parents is simple: let kids play multiple sports and keep it fun. In this episode, ESF Co-Founder Michael Rouse talks with Assaiante about why early specialization backfires, how multi-sport play builds…Listen NowWatch Now39 MinutesListen now on:
Easing the Back-to-School Transition: A Parent’s Guide However your child spent their summer, the first day back can feel jarring. That shift…
ESF x Nemours Webinar: Fitness for KidsIn this ESF × Nemours webinar, ESF Co-Founder Michael Rouse and Nemours Physical Therapy Manager…
Specialization or Variety: What’s Really Best for Young Athletes? There was a time when the seasons told kids which sport to play; football in…
Staying Hydrated & Cool This SummerSummer at ESF means activity and lots of it. From morning warm-ups to afternoon sports,…
Sunscreen at Camp: What Every Family Should Know Before Drop-OffSummer days are long, the sun is strong, and your camper is outside for most…
Strong Minds, Summer, and the Screen Question Every Parent Is AskingA companion read to “Building Strong Minds in a Digital World” — a conversation between…
“Camp is a great opportunity because it’s encouraging kids to try a lot of new experiences. And you can’t create curiosity without that opportunity. Camp is experiential, which creates more curiosity.”
