Kids Blog

What’s on Kids’ Minds

Friendship, dealing with stress, and hopes and dreams are just a few of the topics students are writing about. Do you have something you’d like say and share? Consider sending a short reflection to us. Have your teacher, parent, or guardian contact us.

Choosing to walk

By Lorraine, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | Have you ever wondered why your parents are always talking about how back in their day, they played outside all day, every day?…

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Ways to be healthy

By Fernando, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | Health can be thought of as physical, social, and emotional health.  Physical health: The way you present yourself. Did you brush your…

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Healthy to survive

By Kayla, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | Health is important to survival. Everyone should care about their health and how to maintain a healthy body. To me health is…

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On mental health

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Thabata, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | Mental health is never easy to talk about. It’s consistent throughout our lives, affecting how…

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During tough times

By Saada, James Logan Healthy Eagle| One way I take care of myself through difficult times is by drawing. When I’m sad or mad, I go to my room to…

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Ask for help

By Alana, Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times | One time when I was stressed was when I was stuck on a math problem. My mom saw and came in to help…

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Dog brings peace

By Sherlyn, Gotwals Healthy Press | Healthy Press reporters explained what they do when they feel sad or frustrated. They said they like to: Pet my dog because he makes…

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Deep breaths

By Rod’myre, Gotwals Healthy Press| When I feel frustrated, I like to take deep breaths to calm down. When I feel sad, I try to count to 10.  —Rod’myre is in…

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Positive mindset

By Bianca, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | My hope for eighth grade is to have a positive mindset, to focus on my grades, and to not worry about anyone…

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Talking helps

By Preston, Catholic Partnerships Schools Healthy Courier | I learned that talking to others can help with problems you’re having. I also learned that some exercises help you calm down and…

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Find your crowd

By Kiandra, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | You create your own future. No one creates it for you. Your actions and mistakes could affect your future. Always be yourself. You…

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Opening new doors

By Evelin, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier |  My advice for the future seventh graders is to brainstorm and participate. You will interview a lot of awesome people. Try to get…

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