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Our 2026 Magazine

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

       From Camden to Nepal

Stories from our International Correspondents

Top Stories

Born to be a chef

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...

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Kids Blog

Laughing feels good

Laughing feels good

By Andy, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I’m feeling happy and want to do more funny...

How laughter feels

How laughter feels

By Paul, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I feel more happy, more awake, but still burned...

My dream garden

My dream garden

By Kailyn, William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | After learning about the health benefits...

Fruits are delicious II

Fruits are delicious II

By Logan, MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub Reporter | I like to eat fruits because they taste yummy....

Staying calm for tests

Staying calm for tests

By Moise, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights | I've experienced anxiety...

Being careful online

Being careful online

By Catto Healthy News reporter | Mr. Waddington III and Ms. Johnson’s sixth graders...

Food connects us

Food connects us

By Aiden, Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion reporters in Ms. Albright’s room reflected...

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Book Reviews

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Did You Know?

Why is sleep important for school?

Sleep gives your body and brain time to rest and recharge. Getting enough sleep can help with memory, mood, behavior and learning, which can make it easier to feel alert and ready for the school day.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

 

How much sleep do kids need?

Your sleep needs change as you grow. Children ages 6 to 12 should regularly get 9 to 12 hours of sleep each day, while teens ages 13 to 18 should get 8 to 10 hours. Getting the right amount of sleep helps support your health and well-being.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

 

How can a daily routine help you get ready for school?

Having a routine can make it easier to know what comes next. Going to bed and waking up around the same time, getting your backpack ready and following a regular morning routine can help you stay organized and make school mornings go more smoothly.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

 

Talking To …

Dr. Ken Ginsburg

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 feeling. “Someone’s behavior or words in the moment may not be a reflection or picture of who they really are,” says Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Kambel Smith

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 as if there was a wall between them, he said, until Lonnie discovered his son’s talent for art—by accident. 

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