July 23, 2022

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.

October 11, 2015

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.

October 11, 2015

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.

December 9, 2021

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.

October 11, 2015

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!

June 23, 2020

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.

October 11, 2015

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.

July 19, 2021

Registration is open for our third annual Healthy LifeStars: Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference.

July 19, 2021

Healthy 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.

April 13, 2021

Every 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!

January 25, 2021

Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Amerigroup Iowa, is proud to support Healthy LifeStars in providing health and wellness programs and education for children across the state.

November 13, 2020

Register now for the Healthy LifeStars Annual StepUp4Kids Celebration, Fundraiser, and Auction on November 18, 2020! It's a virtual affair this year with tons of fantastic auction items up for bid including trips, artwork, wine, sports tickets, gift cards, and one of a kind pieces you won't find anywhere else! All money raised at the StepUp4Kids Celebration goes towards supporting Healthy LifeStars’ national programs that help at-risk youth build healthy habits for life.