Kids don’t cool down as quickly as adults. Their body temperature rises more quickly, and doesn’t come down as fast, so it’s important for parents to provide plenty of opportunities to “chill” during the hot summer days ahead. Seniors are also at risk. In addition to drinking plenty of water, frozen fruits provide a great […]
Whether you think the left or the right has the answers, everyone agrees gun violence needs to go down. Across Michigan, and the country, the color orange is being displayed to raise awareness all across this weekend as part of “National Gun Violence Awareness Day.” As part of that day more than 400 influencers, corporations, […]
It’s nectar for our bones and teeth. Calcium is one of the key minerals our bodies need most to promote bone and overall health. That makes it even harder to understand why so many of us, particularly teens, don’t get enough of it. Tweens/teens ages 9 to 18 need at least 1,300 milligrams of calcium […]
With busy schedules, constant deadlines and family time pinched on a regular basis, it is easy to put health and wellness out of your mind. But there are ways to make sure that kids, parents and caregivers take care of themselves during the rush and push of the day to day. One way is to […]
It’s something you do every day – bike, walk or run to school. But did you know that your school could win great prizes and encourage physical fitness with a unique program? Fire Up Your Feet is a program that encourages families, students and schools to be healthy and physically active. The Fire Up Your […]
Isaiah M. Oliver, a longtime staple at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, has long talked about pursuing “work that matters, that is purposeful and aligns with my core values.” Now, Oliver will have a significant opportunity to show that passion for Flint and its residents through his new role as the President and Chief […]
Every day in Michigan, there are more than 375 reports of child abuse and neglect. The worst part? The majority of child abuse and neglect cases stem from situations and conditions that are entirely preventable in an engaged and supportive community. For example, a community that cares about early childhood development, parent support and mental […]
Kettering University and its students are problem-solvers. The institution, founded in 1919 as General Motors Institute, believes in real-world, hands on cooperative education. That philosophy goes beyond the classroom and its co-op programs and extends into its home city, Flint. Over the past few years, Kettering students, parents and faculty have lent their time, talents […]
Getting a kid to make healthy choices can be like pulling teeth, but making it part of a game can turn them on the right habits. The game, called Tahir’s Playbook, is both computer and mobile device based and uses an idea called gamification, where education is pushed through fun activities, to get kids interested […]
Kids go off to school almost every day to learn reading, math, science and more. Now with the help Building Healthy Communities, they can also learn how to be a healthier person. For the ninth year, elementary schoolers can fight childhood obesity and get healthier with common sense solutions with the school-based wellness program’s help. […]