​​Play Every Day blog

Read short blogs from our campaign to help Alaska children grow up at a healthy weight. Play Every Day encourages families to be physically active and choose healthy drinks.

Current post

• September 11, 2024: Healthy Futures kid becomes Healthy Futures Hero.
  Olympic skier Luke Jager to cheer on kids running in September Jamborees in Anchorage.
  As a young kid, Luke Jager remembers convincing his parents to take him to every possible Jamboree each fall.
  

Past posts

2024

• August 19,2024: Healthy Futures celebrates 20 years of getting kids moving.
• May 31, 2024: Game Changer grants keep kids active in Alaska
• March 27,2024: Want to feel happier? Eat fruits and vegetables.

2023

• November 28, 2023: Play Every Day's new messages show how one sugary drink a day adds up
  
• October 30, 2023: Get little ones outside for healthy bodies and brains
• August 14, 2023: Not sure what’s in that drink?
• June 29, 2023: Delay serving sugary foods and drinks to little kids
• January 27, 2023: Every semester kicks off a new Healthy Futures Challenge at schools across Alaska

2022

• December 28, 2022: In program's first year, donations help cover costs to keep Alaska kids in sports and activities
• November 15, 2022: Alaska mothers changed the drinks they served their families because of Play Every Day’s educational messages
• August 24, 2022: Want to buy a healthier drink? The claims on the front label don’t always match the facts on the back
• June 1, 2022: Celebrating what's served on the plate: Serving the youngest Alaskans local, traditional foods
• April 27, 2022: Getting kids back in the game: New Alaska program removes cost and other hurdles preventing kids from joining activities
• March 24, 2022: Don't jolt your fun outdoors: Wear a helmet when riding an ATV
• February 2, 2022: Alaska children at elementary schools can get out and play through the free Healthy Futures Challenge that starts today

2021

• August 24, 2021: Get ready for the Healthy Futures Challenge: Ten years of partnership helps thousands of kids stay active
• August 3, 2021: Your kids want choices, so give them two healthy ones when it comes to foods and drinks
• July 27, 2021: Play Every Day shares new messages: Little kids will try healthy options when they’re offered — no added sugar needed
• May 7, 2021: Growing like a weed: Healthy ways to feed children a plant-based diet
• April 20, 2021: Play Every Day campaign messages shared beyond Alaska, reaching families nationally and internationally
• March 19, 2021: Sugar can add up quickly: Swapping one food or drink for another can avoid a lot of added sweeteners
• February 17, 2021: New dietary guidelines recommended for moms and little ones
• January 13, 2021: Little equipment needed to keep your preschoolers active this winter

2020

• December 29, 2020: New national dietary guidelines recommend infants and toddlers avoid sugary drinks and foods
• September 22, 2020: Spot sneaky buzzwords on cereal boxes: Your family’s breakfast may not be as healthy as it seems from the front label
• September 8, 2020: Your kids are watching: Choose healthy drinks for you, and for them
• July 21, 2020: Play Every Day’s new message reveals kids don't need magic to make large amounts of sugar disappear: They can do it with just one drink
• March 10, 2020: Question: Do toddlers need a drink called toddler milk? Answer: No.

2019

• December 18, 2019: Finding added sugar is easier with the new Nutrition Facts label
• November 27, 2019: Alaska dietitian recommends limiting 100% fruit juice for kids
• November 15, 2019: Nation’s leading health organizations recommend serving no sugary drinks to little kids

2018

• December 10, 2018: New national guidelines show physical, mental, even immediate benefits from regular activity

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