hotline where kids give pep talk

Peptoc, created by the students at West Side Elementary. – Photo credit: Instagram

Family, Kids, Popular

Having a bad day? Call this hotline to receive a wholesome pep talk from kindergartners.

Heather Wake

3/10/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

In Partnership With Levi Strauss Foundation →

Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026