Our 2026 Magazine
For the Spring 2026 edition, reporters wrote about Making Healthy Connections.
From Camden to Nepal
Sharing food connects reporters from different cultures
By Healthy Courier staff, Catholic Partnership Schools, St. Joseph-Pro Cathedral | Half a world...
The trials of connecting 7,600 miles away
By Healthy Courier staff, Catholic Partnership Schools, St. Joseph-Pro Cathedral | Time, weather,...
Top Stories
Survey: Adaire students are active
By Adaire Fit Fish reporters | A recent survey of sixth and seventh graders at Adaire showed that...
Seek healthy social connections
By William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters | Social connections are when people interact with each...
Pros and cons of using technology
By MaST Healthy Panther Post reporters | Whether you’re sending messages via text or email,...
Teacher urges students to laugh
By La Salle Healthy News reporters | You may have heard the quote “laughter is the best medicine.”...
Discovering the health benefits of art
By Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times reporters | Art is not only beautiful to look at, it also has...
Making connections with basketball
By DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | Playing basketball has connected RJ Smith with...
Telling jokes can improve your mood
By Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune reporters| Fourth-grade Fit Falcon Tribune reporters conducted an...
Soccer star learns to adapt as a pro
By Chester Charter Healthy Highlights reporters | At 16, Quinn Sullivan became a professional...
Kids Blog
Grateful
By Ayane, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | I am connected with my mom because she is always...
Favorite book V
By Victoria, Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune | Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is story told through...
Fruits are delicious
By Gurtej, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post Cub Reporter | I like to eat fruit...
Dream garden III
By Jordyn, La Salle Healthy News | If I had my own garden, I would grow lots of vegetables and...
Lessons in humor III
By Aimana, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | Something that stood out to me was...
Connected through friendship
By Jaylaa, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | Someone that I'm connected to is my best friend. I...
How laughter helps
By Victoria, Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune | Andy said his younger sister “tries to pronounce...
Food reflection
By Aiden, James Lowell Healthy Lion reporter | Food can connect people like family and friends. It...
Book Reviews
Book review: Making Friends
Reviewed by Charles Henry Healthy Hawk reporters Making FriendsWritten by Kristen Gudsnuk This...
Book review: Max’s Castle
Reviewed by William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters Max's CastleWritten by Kate Banks In Max’s...
Book review: The Invisible Boy
Reviewed by Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters The Invisible BoyWritten by Trudy Ludwig The...
Book review: The Last Stand
Reviewed by Julia De Burgos Healthy Super Tiger reporters The Last StandWritten by Antwan Eady...
Book review: The Fruits We Eat
Reviewed by Healthy Panther Post Cub reporters The Fruits We EatWritten and illustrated by Gail...
Book review: Dog Loves Books
Reviewed by William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters Dog Loves BooksWritten and illustrated by Louise...
Book review: The Couch Potato
Reviewed by William Cramp Fit Flyer Cub reporters The Couch PotatoWritten by Jory John The Couch...
Book review: Love That Dog
Reviewed by Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune reporters Love That DogWritten by Sharon Creech Love...
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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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