Tag: #MIKidsCan

Children jump rope in a gym

Children jump rope in a gym

Jumping for Heart Health

Jumping rope is a staple of the Kids Heart Challenge, a nationwide effort by the American Heart Association.

#MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes: Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with the Detroit Lions

Children ages 10-18 are eligible to win a Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions prize package. Learn more about how you can enter your child this year.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Why Safe Routes to Schools Matter

In this guest post from Ty Schmidt, executive director of Traverse City-based non-profit organization Norte, learn why walkable communities are good for health.

Inspiring Active Communities in Northern Michigan: Norte Expanding to Kalkaska

Kids holding hands walking to school.

Kids holding hands walking to school.

With support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and other organizations, Norte is expanding its youth-focused programming to Kalkaska in northern Michigan.

DeAndre singing with the Detroit Youth Choir.

DeAndre singing with the Detroit Youth Choir.

Detroit Youth Choir Member Has “High Hopes” for America’s Got Talent Finale

DeAndre “Dre” Elliott has been performing with the Detroit Youth Choir since the 4th grade. Read about his experience performing on America's Got Talent.

Medals4Mettle: Rewarding Life’s Hardest Races

Nurse holding baby with medal

Nurse holding baby with medal

Being a child in the hospital is hard. This organization helps to bring smiles and happiness to these brave kids.

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DFA products

Detroit Food Academy: Cultivating Young Leaders and Tasty Treats

Find out how young people in Detroit are learning culinary and life skills, all while running a successful business based on healthy snacks.

Helping Children Get Acquainted with a New School

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Little girl smiling on her first day of 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.

help kids go green for earth day

help kids go green for earth day

Activities to Help your Kids Go Green on Earth Day

Across Michigan, you’ll discover lots of fun events perfect for kids, including educational speakers, community clean-ups and eco-friendly arts and crafts.

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Kids running during an Easter Egg hunt.

Kids running during an Easter Egg hunt.

Easter can be a fun and indulgent holiday. Here are some healthy ideas perfect for the whole family.