Engage your children’s minds and hands with Common Threads summer reading list
Common Threads has developed a complete summer reading list that incorporates books about healthy lifestyle choices, growing a garden, and foods from different cultures! Try reading these books with your child to experience the important life lessons food teaches, from cultural acceptance to self care.
Common Threads, UChicago Medicine join forces to inspire health and wellness at Oakwood Shores
Eating well can be one of the most important things that people can do for their overall health and wellness, yet the unfortunate reality is that so many people don’t have access to or the knowledge on how to create nutritious and delicious meals for themselves and their families. Read more to learn about a collaboration to change one school.
Common Threads convenes health and education experts for free Educator Wellness Summit, July 13-14
PRESS RELEASE: In advance of the upcoming academic year, the national nonprofit Common Threads is offering a free two-day virtual Wellness Summit for teachers and after-school educators, July 13 and 14.
Common Threads Welcomes Chef Anita Lo to National Board
Common Threads, a national nonprofit organization that provides cooking and nutrition education to children in under-resourced communities with a focus on cultural diversity, today announced the appointment of Anita Lo, a Michelin star chef, to its national board of directors.
Common Threads convenes community leaders to examine nutrition equity within Chicago
Health equity has taken on a new importance since the COVID pandemic struck the world more than a year and a half ago. Chicago, a city with a notable racial life expectancy gap when comparing White and majority minority communities, also faced disproportionate COVID morbidity rates among Black and Latinx populations, as well as some Asian communities.
The Summer Effect: A look into the Impact of Summer Break for Kids
Summer is typically a two or three month break for students to relax, recuperate, and make memories with friends and family. Children learn to develop social skills, creativity and friends all during the summertime. But for some families and children, the break can be a more stressful time than the school year itself. Many families struggle to keep their children healthy and occupied during the summer break due to a number of factors.
Healthy Summer Snack Ideas for Kids Everywhere
Summer time is upon us and keeping kids energized and hydrated for summer can be a lot of work! Having healthy snacks on hand helps keep kids fueled and satisfies hunger in between meals. Snacks also provide additional nutrients kids need for proper development and growth.
Common Threads stands against hate and antisemitism
It’s been very difficult for me to watch the recent outpouring of hate in cities across the world in recent weeks, including acts of antisemitism and airstrikes and brutal violence against Gazan civilians and other civilians in occupied Palestinian territories.
Connect and Cook with Common Threads During our Summer Health Campaign
Summer is almost here, and with the warmer weather comes a desire for families to take vacations and enjoy new foods. Unfortunately for many families, summer means loss of reliable access to food and challenges with children experiencing the “summer slide” or loss of academic progress made during the school year.
The Future of Healthy Eating: Companies Making Innovations in Food Safety and Sustainability
While Common Threads’ food philosophy prioritizes fresh ingredients and simple recipes, we also have the privilege of partnering with companies who are on the vanguard of food science technology. Companies like DouxMatok and Griffith Foods are developing technologies and innovations that will help people maintain a healthy diet while staying excited about the options available.
