b'ForewordInspiring readers, changing livesIt is with immense pride and joy thatabout ensuring children have the I write this foreword for By Kids,resources they need to succeednot For Kids, a remarkable magazinejust academically, but emotionally and produced by Healthy NewsWorks.socially as well.This nonprofit organization embodiesThrough my decades of mentorship the spirit of empowerment, education,and dedication to community and community service that is soservice, Ive seen how small acts of close to my heart. As a member ofencouragement can spark boundless Healthy NewsWorks communitypotential in young minds. By Kids, advisory board, Ive had theFor Kids is a shining example of what privilege of witnessing firsthand theHealthy NewsWorks equips them with knowledge that extends farhappens when children are given transformative work this organizationopportunities to lead and contribute. accomplishes. beyond the classroom. Congratulations to Healthy Healthy NewsWorks gives youngThe Independence Blue CrossNewsWorks for inspiring a generation journalists the tools to exploreFoundation is proud to have beenof young leaders. Youre making our important topics, share their voices,among the first supporters of Healthyworld a better placeone story at a and make a lasting impact on theirNewsWorks more than a decadetime.schools and communities. Theseago. Our commitment to youthLorina Marshall-Blake budding reporters dont just writemental health and school-basedVice President, Community Affairs,storiesthey inspire readers andwellness programs aligns with the Independence Blue Cross change lives. By engaging students inorganizations mission to educate and President, Independence Bluediscussions about health and wellness,empower. I am especially passionate Cross FoundationContentsScience and decisions 4 Book reviews 14Making good decisions 6 Getting enough sleep 15Social media .8 Games .16Friendship 10 Classroom activities 19Mindfulness 12 A cell phone tragedy 20Cover illustrations, clockwise from top left: Delaney Jackson, 7th grade, MaST CommunityPage 2 illustration: Sena Patel, 7th grade, MaST Charter Healthy Panther Post (globe lifter) | Ashley Guo, Elaina Koruthu, and AlexandraCommunity Charter Healthy Panther Post (road sign)Wright, 7th grade, MaST Community Charter Healthy Panther Post (sleeping bear) | Ruby Marcelino, 8th grade, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral (conversation and reader) S p r i n g 2 0 2 5 | H E A L T H Y N E W S W O R K S . O R G3'