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March 24, 2026There was a time when getting kids to come inside was the hard part. Bikes left in the driveway, games of tag that stretched until dusk and pickup basketball or backyard adventures filled long afternoons. Today, for many families, the bigger challenge is pulling kids away from screens. As screen time rises and outdoor play becomes less routine, physical activity matters more than ever. Movement helps children build healthy bodies, stronger focus and emotional resilience — and with support from families and community spaces such as Ryves Youth Center, it can still be a natural, joyful part of childhood.Read More
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March 2, 2026Housing is often called a social determinant of health — and for good reason. When someone doesn't know where they'll sleep tonight, the consequences go far beyond discomfort. Housing instability can disrupt sleep, medications, routines, school attendance, work, nutrition and access to medical care.Read More -
March 2, 2026The glow of screens has become as familiar to children as playground equipment once was. Tablets at breakfast, phones during car rides, laptops for homework — digital devices now accompany kids through nearly every part of their day.Read More -
March 2, 2026When you think about helping your local foodbank, you might picture heavy cardboard boxes filled with canned peas, jars of peanut butter and boxes of macaroni and cheese. But while these physical donations are a warm testament to community spirit, the reality of modern hunger relief has shifted. If you truly want to move the needle on food insecurity, your most potent weapon isn’t found in your pantry — it’s in your wallet.Read More
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