Everyday Health
By Emily Ashby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Emotional community service stories will touch tweens.
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What's the Story?
EVERYDAY HEALTH chronicles the inspiring stories of regular people doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of others coping with illness and disabilities. Hosts Laila Ali, Ethan Zohn, and Jenna Morasca travel across the country to meet philanthropists whose own experiences with health crises has motivated them to take action, and each episode follows the process as the hosts pitch in to help with projects like organizing an impromptu dance party to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis, and helping stage a surfing event for people with spinal cord injuries.
Is It Any Good?
Uplifting and emotional, this series dedicates 30 minutes each week to telling tales that need to be told but often go unnoticed. Its subjects are regular people who have turned adversity into a desire to make positive changes on behalf of other people, and their selflessness will inspire viewers and perhaps encourage an interest in carving their own community service niche to "pay it forward" in their own way.
Everyday Health's message will hit home most effectively with tweens, although there's nothing to exclude younger viewers, provided that a parent is at the ready to help explain some of the medical references to injuries and ailments. Be aware that all of these stories have a strong emotional quotient, whether it's a happy ending to a medical battle or a patient's admirable outlook on a terminal condition. Occasionally the dialogue references death and dying, so it may be unsuitable for youngsters who can't handle this kind of real-life drama.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about health. What steps do you take to stay healthy? How do diet, exercise, and emotional well-being play a role in your overall health? What can your family do together to live healthier lives? Is there a "perfect" body type?
Kids: What does "philanthropy" mean? What service projects have you been involved in? How did the experience make you feel? Why is it important to give back to your community? What are some of the causes that mean the most to you?
The celebrities in this show use their status to raise awareness of important issues. Can you think of other examples of stars using their fame for good? What makes a good celebrity role model?
How does Everyday Health promote compassion and empathy? Why are those important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 3, 2011
- Cast: Ethan Zohn , Jenna Morasca , Laila Ali
- Network: ABC
- Genre: Educational
- Character Strengths: Compassion , Empathy
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: February 25, 2022
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