Learning how to play can benefit health

By Adaire Fit Fish reporters | You may not realize it, but the next time you’re in the schoolyard playing with your friends you’re doing a lot more than just enjoying games or running around. You’re learning valuable lessons. “Kids’ work is to play. And while they’re playing, they’re working. They don’t feel like they’re […]

Veggies are tasty too

By MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub reporters | Vegetables are an important food group, but many kids don’t eat enough of them. Some kids are picky eaters and shy away from trying new vegetables. The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says there are fun ways to help kids taste new foods. Their article “Explore […]

Eating veggies

By Lucy, MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub reporter | I don’t like tons of vegetables. But I do eat about five vegetables a day. Illustration by Nation, 5th grade, Yorkship, 2025-26.

A trusted connection

By Madison, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | I am connected to Ms. Dickson. We connected back in fifth grade when she took all the new students into a small group. Ms. Dickson is very supportive and caring toward me. This relationship makes me feel seen, like I can talk to her about anything. Illustration by Julianys, 4th […]

Feeling happy

By Ailin, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I feel happy because I laughed and smiled. It felt like my whole body was laughing. Illustration by Olivia, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

Sullivans are brothers first and foremost

By Chester Charter Healthy Highlights reporters | Picture this: Two brothers who are on the same professional soccer team compete against each other for a starting spot That may happen because Quinn and Cavan Sullivan are both midfielders for the Philadelphia Union. “It’s going to be really interesting,” said Quinn, the older brother. “It’s going […]

Meals can bring people together

By Emlen Healthy Roar reporters | Sharing a meal with people can encourage healthy eating habits and build social connections. Experts at Duke Health and Well-Being say that sharing food is a way to connect and build bonds. Fourth-grade Healthy Roar reporters in Mr. Conallen’s class recently researched the importance of making and eating food together and found […]

Dance teacher gets reporters moving

By Yorkship Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion fifth-grade reporters didn’t know their interview with Camden native and retired teacher Mr. Benjamin White would end with them up on their feet—dancing. Mr. White taught math at Hatch Middle School in Camden for 38 years. He also taught dance for Hatch’s after-school program for many years. […]

Read the Fall 2026 edition of By Kids, For Kids!

Healthy NewsWorks has released the Fall 2026 issue of By Kids, For Kids: Making Healthy Connections, featuring student work about how connections can shape health and well-being. The magazine includes student interviews and reflections, games like word scrambles and scavenger hunts, classroom activities, and a lot of student artwork.  Among the interviews, reporters spoke with Humanature CEO Michael O’Bryan about why social connections matter […]

Laughing feels good

By Andy, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I’m feeling happy and want to do more funny things when I get home. I laughed a lot when I was younger, so it brought back good memories and made me feel relaxed. Illustration by Paul, 4th grade, Cole Manor, 2025-26.