Action for Healthy Kids Blog

Why Schools Need Comprehensive Health Education

What is comprehensive health education and how does it benefit students?

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Why We Should Invest in Children’s Emotional Health

Read why it’s long past time that we collectively invest our efforts, time, and money into improving children’s emotional health.

Dr. David Satcher to Keynote National School District Wellness Coalition Convening

Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) will host a timely conversation on October 13 about health equity between CEO Rob Bisceglie and the organization’s founder, Dr. David Satcher, 16th Surgeon General of the United States and Former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Action for Healthy Kids and Cargill Provide Emergency Meal Distribution Equipment Grants to Help School Districts Feed Hungry Students

AFHK is providing Emergency Meal Distribution Equipment grants to support school districts’ ongoing efforts to ensure kids have access to nutritious meals during extended school closures and through the summer.

Action for Healthy Kids Statement on COVID-19 and Its Impact on Schools and Families

Learn how Action for Healthy Kids has modified our plans and programs for the remainder of the school year to help educators and families keep kids healthy during COVID-19-related shutdowns.

FAQ Regarding Our Response to COVID-19

Find answers to your questions about how the national and local response to COVID-19 impacts your work with AFHK, and get resources for staying healthy at home.

‘The Biggest Classroom’: How Tech And Mental Health Help Craft The Next Gen of Physical Education

AFHK CEO Rob Bisceglie spoke with Northern Public Radio about the ways physical education is evolving due to new priorities and technology.

AHA News: Can Social Media Be Good for Your Health?

In an article from the American Heart Association, we mention both the positives and the pitfalls of social media as it relates to forming healthy habits.

New Campaign Launches to Prioritize Health and Well-Being of U.S. Children in Next Decade

Through its new Take Action for Healthy Kids campaign, AFHK is calling on parents, caregivers and others to take 1 million actions by 2025 to help prioritize and advance children’s health and well-being in the U.S.

Action for Healthy Kids Teams Up with Peloton to Celebrate the Power of Joy and Movement this Holiday Season with Move for More Classes

Action for Healthy Kids and Peloton are joining forces this holiday season to offer a series of fitness classes that inspire people to get moving while raising money towards ensuring that children around the country have the opportunity to lead healthier lives.

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