Stephanie Slingerland, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Social Impact at Kellanova, discusses the role nutrition plays in making children thrive.

Cindy Long of the USDA's Food & Nutrition Service discusses the importance of nutrition plans and healthy eating to keep children happy and thriving.

Shellie Pfohl is here to chat about how Action for Healthy Kids and RMC Health have joined forces to tackle child health & well-being.

Dr. Maurice Elias explains the importance of Social-Emotional Learning and Character Development in schools and homes.

Founding Board Member of Action For Healthy Kids, Jean Ragalie-Carr, is here to discuss the connections between mental health and drug addiction.

Marlene Schwartz, Director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health, shares some of the challenges around summer feeding programs for children.

Claudia Edelman, diplomat and founder of We Are All Human, discusses Hispanic child health, empowering every child, and the dangers of “othering.”

25-year global education veteran Sean Slade talks challenges for schools and teachers, working around the world, and caring for the “Whole Child”

Principal of Dr. Lynn Armstrong Elementary School, Nancy Sanchez, explores the struggle students can face when they are from a bilingual background.

Leader for ‘Well Being Trust’ and Master of Divinity, Tyler Norris discusses the power of recognizing dignity and what led him to help the world.

Dr. Jose Gonzalez, the 2020 Texas Superintendent of the Year talks about his philosophy as an educator and the work he is doing around positive psychology in schools and the power of his parent education program.

Welcome to the first episode of Kids Can! presented by Action for Healthy Kids. Highlighting conversations with professionals and community members about issues that today's kids are facing, join Rob Bisceglie as he dives into understanding factors influencing the whole child. This week, Rob and Dr. David Satcher, the 16th Surgeon General of the United States, former Director of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Founding Board Chair of Action for Healthy Kids talk Dr. Satcher’s childhood and how it shaped his perception of the world, discuss ways so many children struggle with poor health today (like the current COVID-19 pandemic and its effects), and guide us all on what any of us teachers, parents, caregivers, loved ones, and community members can do get through this time. Follow Us Online! Twitter @Act4HlthyKids Instagram @act4healthykids Facebook @Act4HealthyKids Presented by Action For Healthy Kids www.actionforhealthykids.org