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Healthy 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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Our Coach of the Month is Kavya, a 3rd-year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa studying Public Health with minors in both Global Health and Health and Human Physiology.
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Our Coach of the Month is Jenah McCarty, a 3rd year undergraduate public health student at the University of Iowa. Last fall was my first semester working as a coach with Healthy LifeStars, and I soon became involved with the Executive Committee for student advisory council. When I first changed my major to public health, I was looking for a way to get involved with the college, and the community.
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Our Coach of the Month is Shanice McPherson “Coach M”, who is a Physical Education teacher from Hirsh Academy in Phoenix, AZ.
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The 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.
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Are you ready to get your kids up and moving with you, but you’re unsure of where to start? We’ve got you covered.
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Between 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.
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Getting 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.
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If 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.
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All 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.
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Our 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.
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Today, Healthy LifeStars® proudly announces the appointment of Aaron Nicholson as its Executive Director. Mr. Nicholson, transitioning from his current position as National VP of Development for the CARES Mentoring Movement based in New York, NY, will report directly to the Healthy LifeStars Board of Directors.
Read moreToday, Healthy LifeStars® proudly shares the appointment of Kimberly Gibson as Regional Director. Reporting directly to Executive Director Aaron Nicholson, Ms. Gibson brings her expertise from her previous position as Director of Operations & Events at Caring for Cambodia, a nonprofit organization based in Austin, TX, with operations spanning across the United States.
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Time to put your foursome together and join us for a fun charity golf outing on Sunday, September 11th at Champions Golf Course in Columbus, Ohio.
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Healthy LifeStars is honored to announce our 2021 Champion for the 7th Annual StepUp4Kids Celebration, Dr. Melanie Russell.
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One 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.
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