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
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...
Group activities can bond people
By Charles Henry Healthy Hawk reporters | Group activities are a great way to get exercise, but...
Why social connections matter
By CPS (Holy Name) Healthy Courier reporters | When Michael O’Bryan was growing up in Connecticut,...
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...
Kids Blog
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...
The power of small actions
One big idea I will remember about loneliness from Dr. Murthy is that small actions can...
You can spend time alone but still be social
At first, I felt nervous but after asking questions, I felt less nervous and had a lot...
A smile can have a huge impact
When we asked Dr. Murthy questions about loneliness, he gave great answers but...
Dr. Murthy asked us questions too, deep ones
Dr. Murthy gave such well-thought-out answers about loneliness in ways even we kids...
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 are healthy routines important when school starts?
Starting a new school year can be exciting, but adjusting to a new schedule can take time. Regular routines—such as preparing school supplies the night before, eating breakfast, and following a consistent bedtime—can help mornings run more smoothly and help kids feel ready for the day.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
Why is breakfast important before school?
Breakfast gives your body energy after a night of sleep. A balanced breakfast can help you start the school day feeling fueled and ready to learn. Healthy choices can include fruit, whole grains, milk, yogurt, eggs, or nut butter.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
What healthy habits can help you succeed at school?
Getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, moving your body, and washing your hands are simple habits that support a healthy school day. Washing with soap and water at important times—such as before lunch and after using the bathroom—also helps prevent germs from spreading.
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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