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Our 2026 Magazine

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

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Zora, 2nd grade, Adaire, 2024-25.

Be sure to drink enough water

By Julia De Burgos Healthy Super Tigers Cub reporters, Summer 2026 | Warmer weather is around the corner, and it’s important to keep hydrated to keep our bodies healthy, according…

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Nayali, 4th grade, LaSalle, 2025-2026.

Get your hands dirty: Become a gardener

By MaST Healthy Panther Post reporters | Mr. Trichon, a sixth-grade social studies teacher, can’t seem to get enough gardening. He has a garden at home and at MaST, and…

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Ian, 2nd grade, MaST, 2025-26.

Reporters say fruits are delicious

By MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub reporters | Have you heard of these tropical fruits? What second graders say“I like to eat fruit because they taste good and they are…

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Franklin, 6th grade, Adaire, 2025-26.

What causes kids stress

Yorkship Healthy Lion Cub reporters | Healthy Lion third-grade Cub reporters shared their opinions on why kids should have access to the arts when it comes to reducing stress. Research…

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Milana, 7th grade, MaST, 24-25.

Healthy habits are good for your heart

By William Cramp Fit Flyer Cub reporters | Healthy habits are important for keeping our hearts healthy, Mrs. Lugo’s kindergarten reporters recently learned. Illustration by Milana, 7th grade, MaST, 24-25.

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

Creating art can calm you down

By William Cramp Fit Flyer Cub reporters | Art can help you relax and reduce stress, say researchers at Drexel University. Illustration by Adrianna, 7th grade, MaST, 2025-26.

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Claire, 6th grade, Adaire, 25-26.

Tips to lower stress

By Catto Healthy News Cub reporters | You may feel worried or uncomfortable about something when you are stressed. You could also feel angry, frustrated, sad, scared, or afraid. Illustration…

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Korey, eight grade, DePaul, 2024-2025.

Try yoga! It can reduce stress

By James Lowell Healthy Lion Cub reporters | Everyone feels stress. It can be feelings of frustration, sadness, and anger, says KidsHealth.org, a health website. It’s OK to feel some…

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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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Franklin, 6th grade, Adaire, 2025-26.

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?

What does it mean to take care of yourself?

Taking care of yourself means making healthy choices that support your body and mind. Getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, staying active, and making time for activities you enjoy are all ways to practice self-care. These habits can help you feel healthier, manage stress, and be ready for everyday challenges.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

How can stress affect your body?

When you feel worried or stressed, your body can react in different ways. You might notice a faster heartbeat, a stomachache, tense muscles, or trouble sleeping. Recognizing these signs can help you understand your feelings and know when it's time to slow down or ask for support.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

What can you do to help your mind and body feel better?

There are many ways to care for yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed. Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, listening to music, or talking to someone you trust can help you feel calmer. Remember, healing takes time, and asking for help is an important part of taking care of yourself.
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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