Stream of Dreamearly

Stream of Dreamearly is a podcast for everyone who cares about kids, inspired by the Dreamearly mission: help people help kids. Hosted by Alana Rifkin Gelnick, a passionate educator, leader and mom. Each episode brings together experts in education and psychology to share real experiences and tips that empower adults to support and nurture children. We’re here to offer actionable solutions and tangible takeaways that will inspire you, make your life easier, and most importantly, help the children in your life be the best versions of themselves. Tune in to join a community that’s dedicated to making a positive impact on the next generation.

Episode 22: Scrolling Through Childhood: What’s Lost, What’s Left, What’s Next 01/06/2026

Episode 22: Scrolling Through Childhood: What’s Lost, What’s Left, What’s Next What happens to childhood when boredom disappears, attention fragments, and scrolling replaces staring out the window? In the first episode of the new year, Alana Rifkin Gelnick sits down with Dr. Yoni Schwab for a grounded, honest conversation about technology, screen use, and the children we’re raising inside it. This is not a “ban the phone” episode. It’s a thoughtful look at what screens give us, what they quietly take away, and how families, schools, and communities can respond with intention rather than fear. Together, Alana and Dr. Schwab explore how the unprecedented speed of technological change has outpaced our ability to adapt, and why kids (and adults) are struggling with attention, anxiety, boredom, and regulation in new ways. They unpack why boredom is not something to fix but something to protect, how constant stimulation reshapes developing brains, and what kids are actually saying about their own screen use and their parents’. This conversation moves beyond data and into real life: late night group chats, phones at the dinner table, the loss of shared moments like car rides and waiting, and the surprising relief kids feel when phones are taken out of the equation. Most importantly, this episode offers practical hope. Dr. Schwab shares realistic, doable ways to create phone free spaces, rebuild attention and regulation, and bring presence and connection back into everyday family life. From the power of camp and Shabbat to the simplicity of a phone pile at dinner, this episode reminds us that kids don’t just tolerate boundaries around screens, they often crave them. If you’re a parent, educator, or leader navigating the tension between knowing screens are here to stay and worrying about what they’re doing to our kids, this episode will help you think more clearly, act more intentionally, and feel less alone. Click on these links to learn more about the and the . Visit Shefa on Instagram: and . /episode/index/show/72bc1586-49a9-469c-9304-59522bee6137/id/39612090

Episode 21: Is It the Right Time? A Parent’s Guide to Considering Medication and Team Based Care 12/02/2025

Your Gift is Ever Present: Kids, Gifts, and Teaching Gratitude During the Holidays (Stream of Dreamearly Classic) 11/23/2025

Episode 20: Anxious? Good! Using Anxiety to Help You Thrive, with Dr. David Rosmarin 11/04/2025

Episode 19: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster - Supporting Teens Through Disappointment and Failure 09/30/2025

Episode 18: Why Siblings Fight (and What To Do About It), with Dr. Siggie 09/09/2025

Stream of Dreamearly Classic: The Blueprint for a Smooth Start; Practical strategies to ease back-to-school stress and set the tone for a successful year 08/31/2025

Episode 17: Why Not at Home? Turning Camp Sparks into Lasting Family Rituals 08/24/2025

Episode 16: Please Yell at My Kids: Why Parenting Alone Isn’t the Goal 08/05/2025

Episode 15: How to make Two Months Last a Lifetime: The Secret Power of Summer Camp 07/13/2025

Episode 15: How to make Two Months Last a Lifetime: The Secret Power of Summer Camp What really makes sleepaway camp so magical, and who’s working behind the scenes to keep it all running? In this episode, Alana sits down with Sean Steinmetz and Ilana Rosenzweig, director and assistant director of Camp Lavi, for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about the joy and responsibility of leading camp. They talk about what it means to create a culture of care, how they support homesick campers (and anxious parents!), why professional development is important for staff throughout the summer, and the generational impact of Jewish camp. If you've ever wondered how a 60-day experience leaves a lifelong imprint or just want a peek into the minds and heart of camp leadership, this episode is for you. , by Simon Sinek For Simon Sinek's TED Talk, "Start with why: how great leaders inspire action" . Healing for Camp Mystic is a GoFundMe campaign started by “Aunt Grace” in Dallas to provide long-term professional therapy for campers and families affected by the catastrophic July 4 flood at Camp Mystic. All funds raised support trauma-informed counseling for children and adults navigating grief and shock following the tragedy.  As of this update, nearly $480,000 has been donated; 100% of which goes directly toward healing and emotional recovery.  Click to donate. Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has started a fund to provide aid to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief and recovery operations as well as flood assistance, according to the foundation. . Chabad of Boerne, located near the flood-affected area in Central Texas, has become a central hub for distributing food, clothing, hygiene items, and essential supplies like chainsaws and refrigerators to survivors and first responders. They’re also offering emotional and spiritual support to impacted families. Donations go directly toward sustaining these relief efforts. Donate . /episode/index/show/72bc1586-49a9-469c-9304-59522bee6137/id/37385515