Tag: #MIKidsCan

Image of two boys in a wagon, eating a strawberry and peach.

Image of two boys in a wagon, eating a strawberry and peach.

Fight Childhood Obesity with Go, Glow and Grow Foods

The typical American diet favors convenience foods over health. The "go, glow and grow foods" concept can help kids make healthier choices.

Healthy Halloween Snacks to Make with Your Kids

Halloween fruit snacks

Halloween fruit snacks

Want to take some of your kids' focus off of candy? Try these fun Halloween-themed snacks, all built around fruit.

mascot

mascot

How a ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ Series is Connecting Kids to Healthy Tips

Mascots for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons are featured in these short segments aimed at helping kids learn about mindfulness and meditation.

A Parent’s Guide to Dietary Discussions

mom and daughter swinging

mom and daughter swinging

Knowing how to talk to a child about their health is key to empowering them to make smart choices.

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Helping Children Get Acquainted with a New School

A new school can be a hard transition for children, tweens and teens to navigate. Read up on ways to help your child build confidence this school year.

7 Healthy Lunch Options for Kids

healthy school lunches for kids

healthy school lunches for kids

Here are 7 healthy lunch options to incorporate more nutrition into the school day for busy families.

Man picking strawberries in farm

Man picking strawberries in farm

Strawberry Picking in Michigan: Why You Should Go & Tips For When You Do

Fresh Michigan strawberries are a wonderful summer treat, especially when you pick them yourself!

How to Help Your Child Make Healthy Eating Choices at School

How can you help kids make healthy choices when they buy lunch? It’s important to educate children on nutrition and how to make healthy decisions on their own.

Mother making school lunch to her children.

Mother making school lunch to her children.

Back-to-School: Backpack Health

As kids bring more and more home in their backpacks, make sure their backs stay healthy and strong by following these guidelines.

How to Get Kids Excited About Brushing their Teeth

Cropped shot of a young man and his son brushing their teeth in the bathroom at home

Cropped shot of a young man and his son brushing their teeth in the bathroom at home

There are plenty of ways to make kids look forward to brushing their teeth. Here's how to make it more fun!