Healthy LifeStars is honored to announce our 2021 Champion for the 7th Annual StepUp4Kids Celebration, Dr. Melanie Russell.
Read moreOne of Healthy LifeStars of Ohio’s original and most valued partnership is with Ohio Hispanic Coalition (OHC), an agency in Central Ohio that aims to improve the well-being and the Hispanic/Latino community by offering important resources and services including childcare, interpretation, and crisis intervention.
Read moreRegistration is open for our third annual Healthy LifeStars: Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference.
Read moreHealthy LifeStars has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support the Virtual Lesson Expansion and our hybrid model for After School programs in schools for our underserved communities.
Read moreEvery day we take thousands of steps to get where we need to go. Today, with the Healthy LifeStars StepAThon™ we will take steps toward a healthier generation of kids and support Healthy LifeStars!
Read moreAre you ready to get your kids up and moving with you, but you’re unsure of where to start? We’ve got you covered.
Read moreBetween hectic work schedules, preparing for back to school and striving to hold onto the final weeks of summer, parents have enough challenges facing them this time of the year. Keeping or getting your family on track toward an active healthy lifestyle can seem like a monumental task better left to those super parents who somehow have it all together.
Read moreGetting kids involved in the kitchen can help change behaviors early and empower children to develop good life-long eating habits. Kids who learn how to cook tend to eat more nutritious foods and they’re learning a skill that is very important.
Read moreIf your children are fussy eaters, mealtimes can feel like a warzone. It’s common for children’s tastes to change, particularly until they’re four years old, so we know how you feel if you’re tearing your hair out because of their pickiness. This short article gives you our top tips for parents handling fussy eaters.
Read moreAll fruits are healthy and good to eat! Most are naturally sweet, low in calories, high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C, and loaded with disease fighting compounds!
Read moreThe LifeStars Coach of the Month is Emily a 3rd year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa studying psychology. This spring was her first semester working as a coach with Healthy LifeStars.
Read moreOur Coach of the Month is Kylie Henkels, a 4th year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa studying public health with a minor in physical activity and nutrition science. The LifeStar Student of the Month is Muhammed, who is 9 years old and is the oldest in his family of 4 siblings.
Read moreHealthy LifeStars™ today announces the availability of a rich set of resources for use by parents, teachers, or other youth leaders of elementary-aged kids. HealthyLifeStarsAtHome™ and HealthyLifeStars4Groups™. These resources are available on-line at healthylifestars.org and can easily be incorporated into the daily routines of kids and families at home.
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