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Our 2026 Magazine

For the Fall 2026 edition, reporters wrote about Making Healthy Connections.

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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…

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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…

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Tajah, 5th grade, CCSA, 2025-26.

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…

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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…

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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…

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Elias, 5th grade, Yorkship, 25-26

Why showing empathy is important

By By CPS (St. Josepth’s) Healthy Courier cub reporters | St. Joseph’s third-grade Cub reporters interviewed school counselor Mrs. Humphrey on why showing empathy matters. Empathy is the feeling that you understand and share…

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Teacher sees benefits from gardening

By William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | Gardening helps fifth-grade teacher Ms. Morales teacher, think positively: “It helps my mental health, giving me an outlet. I feel like everyone needs…

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Born to be a chef

By Catto Healthy News reporters | “I was born to be a chef. I have been cooking since I was eight years old,” said Omega Ellis, chef and owner of…

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Kids Blog

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,…

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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…

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Olivia, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-2026.

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,…

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How laughter feels

By Paul, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I feel more happy, more awake, but still burned out. I do have more energy and it changed my mood a…

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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…

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Learning to manage anxiety

By Robert, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights | I have experienced anxiety when I got in trouble at school. I did not use any strategies. Anxiety made me feel mad and…

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My dream garden

By Kailyn, William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | After learning about the health benefits of gardening, Fit Flyer reporters reflected on what their ideal gardens would include. I would like a garden…

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Fruits are delicious II

By Logan, MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub Reporter | I like to eat fruits because they taste yummy. I eat about six fruits per day. My favorite fruit is oranges because they…

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International Correspondents

From Camden to Nepal
Stories From Our International Correspondents

Did You Know?

Why is it important to balance screen time?

Screens can help us learn, connect with friends, and have fun, but too much screen time can make it harder to be active, sleep well, and focus. Creating healthy screen habits helps kids take care of both their minds and bodies.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

How can screens affect sleep?

Using screens right before bed can make it harder to fall asleep. The light from phones, tablets, and computers can interfere with the body’s natural sleep cycle. Turning off screens before bedtime can help kids get the rest they need to learn, grow, and feel their best.
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

What are some healthy tech habits?

Healthy tech habits include taking breaks from screens, spending time outdoors, being active every day, and using technology in ways that help you learn and connect with others. Experts recommend creating screen-free times, such as during meals or before bedtime, to help maintain a healthy balance.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

Talking To …

Art brought father and son together

By DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | Lonnie Smith and his son Kambel once had a tumultuous relationship. When Kambel was a boy, Lonnie said, he couldn’t understand him very well. Kambel was not speaking clearly, but he was expressing a lot of anger. Kambel had been diagnosed with autism, and Lonnie didn’t know how to communicate with him. It was […]

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Empathy unites people

By Yorkship Healthy Lion reporters | Next time you see someone who is acting out or saying something mean, ask yourself: Are they having a bad day? Is something going wrong in their life? They may need your empathy. That means looking beyond what they are doing and trying to understand what they may be […]

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Student Gallery

These illustrations are by students at Yorkship Family School in Camden and MaST Community Charter School and Alexander Adaire School in Philadelphia.
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