Tag: #MIKidsCan

#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.

Why Safe Routes to Schools Matter

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

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.

Kids holding hands walking to school.

Kids holding hands walking to school.

Inspiring Active Communities in Northern Michigan: Norte Expanding to Kalkaska

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

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

DeAndre singing with the Detroit Youth Choir.

DeAndre singing with the Detroit Youth Choir.

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.

Nurse holding baby with medal

Nurse holding baby with medal

Medals4Mettle: Rewarding Life’s Hardest Races

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

Detroit Food Academy: Cultivating Young Leaders and Tasty Treats

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

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.

Activities to Help your Kids Go Green on Earth Day

help kids go green for earth day

help kids go green for 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.

Kids running during an Easter Egg hunt.

Kids running during an Easter Egg hunt.

Building Healthy Easter Traditions {with recipe}
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Easter can be a fun and indulgent holiday. Here are some healthy ideas perfect for the whole family.

Keep Your Family’s Health On Track This Spring Break

Two children running along the shoreline.

Two children running along the shoreline.

While vacation is a time for fun and relaxation, it’s important to remember to pack healthy habits with you this spring break.