Our 2026 Magazine
For the Spring and Fall 2026 editions, 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
Meals can bring people together
By Emlen Healthy Roar reporters | Sharing a meal with people can encourage healthy eating habits...
Tapping into other people’s feelings
By DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | Listening to understand, not just to respond, is...
Tips to deal with anxiety
By Yorkship Healthy Lion reporters | It’s important for kids to know what to do when they’re faced...
Cramp graduate empowers others
By William Cramp Fit Flyers reporters | Elaine Gonzalez Johnson met her best friend when they were...
Use technology responsibly
By Catto Healthy News reporters | We all use social media, send text messages, and send emails to...
Sharing food can connect people
By James Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Medical experts and a cafeteria chef all agree: Sharing a...
Join a group to connect to others
By De Burgos Healthy Super Tiger seventh-grade reporters | Take the opportunity to create social...
Outgoing or shy, make connections
By Isaac Sheppard Healthy Shark reporters | It doesn’t matter whether you’re quiet or outgoing, it...
Kids Blog
Staying calm for tests
By Moise, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights | I've experienced anxiety...
Being careful online
By Catto Healthy News reporter | Mr. Waddington III and Ms. Johnson’s sixth graders...
Food connects us
By Aiden, Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion reporters in Ms. Albright’s room reflected...
Imagining my own garden
By Kailyn, William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | After learning about the health benefits of...
Reflecting on technology
By Catto Healthy News reporter | Mr. Waddington III and Ms. Johnson’s sixth graders recently had a...
Food and connections
By Mikayla, Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion reporters in Ms. Albright’s room...
My own garden
By Luna, William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | After learning about the health benefits of...
There are ways to help others who are lonely
We interviewed Dr. Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general, about loneliness and...
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 does your body need nutritious foods?
Food gives your body the energy and nutrients it needs to grow, move, learn, and stay healthy. Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein foods, and dairy helps your body get different nutrients it needs each day.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What foods help fuel an active body?
Your body gets energy from the food you eat. Whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, and whole-wheat bread are good choices, while protein-rich foods like beans, eggs, fish, poultry, nuts, and seeds provide nutrients your growing body needs.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
Why should you eat fruits and vegetables?
Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help keep your body healthy. Different fruits and vegetables provide different nutrients, so eating a variety of colors is a great way to mix things up!
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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