Summer BITS of Healthy Fun
The extraordinary WITS team has been hard at work all year, and now summer is here — time for a well-deserved break! Read on to hear from a few … Continue reading “Summer BITS of Healthy Fun”
Wellness on the Road Blog
See what our staff is up to and
where our program is traveling.
DeMarco Murray Named WITS Chief Athletic Officer
In our Winter newsletter earlier this year, Wellness in the Schools National Program Director Wendy Siskin outlined the ways in which the Coach for Kids program is Calling an … Continue reading “DeMarco Murray Named WITS Chief Athletic Officer”
Bounty of the Bronx: New Settlement Farmstand
This past year saw WITS programming go beyond the classroom and schoolyard. WITS Chefs could now be seen on television at BronxNet and on our Instagram @wellnessintheschools, cooking for … Continue reading “Bounty of the Bronx: New Settlement Farmstand”
WITS Talks: A Variety of the Virtual
This past school year has been virtually…well…virtual. In-person events and activities had to be adapted for a virtual format, and while this was difficult at times, it also gave … Continue reading “WITS Talks: A Variety of the Virtual”
Looking Back, Moving Forward
A year ago today, in the early days of this pandemic, we could have never predicted what our programming was going to look like. Schools shut their doors in … Continue reading “Looking Back, Moving Forward”
Tale of Two Nutritionists: A Discussion with WITS Board Member and Dietitian Nutritionist Maya Feller and WITS Chef and Dietitian Nutritionist Ricardo Diaz
The following is an interview conducted by WITS Chef and Resident Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ricardo Diaz. Ricardo interviewed Maya Feller, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,a nationally recognized nutrition expert who … Continue reading “Tale of Two Nutritionists: A Discussion with WITS Board Member and Dietitian Nutritionist Maya Feller and WITS Chef and Dietitian Nutritionist Ricardo Diaz”
How Disconnecting Can Help Your Family Connect
This article was initially published in the Whole Kids Foundation Blog of March 2021. Life is full of unpredictable events, most of which we have no control over. However, … Continue reading “How Disconnecting Can Help Your Family Connect”
Taste the Rainbow: The New Rainbow Salad Lab in California’s Lu Sutton Elementary
Wellness in the Schools continually adapts our lessons to meet the needs of our communities. In some cases, the partnership between WITS Chefs and schools is so strong that … Continue reading “Taste the Rainbow: The New Rainbow Salad Lab in California’s Lu Sutton Elementary”
Coach For Kids Calls an Audible
For the last 15 years, our Wellness in the Schools programming has transformed the school lunch and recess experience. We have always offered programming that supports our immediate goal to … Continue reading “Coach For Kids Calls an Audible”
WITS On the (Virtual) Road
Without leaving our bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms or other makeshift offices, Wellness in the Schools has managed to share our expertise and perspective on wellness issues on a national … Continue reading “WITS On the (Virtual) Road”