I can’t believe that we’re only a few weeks away from going back to school! It seems like Summer passes by quicker each year. I know kids love the anticipation of the first day. Every kid has a new backpack and a bright smile to match. Moms have a lot on their plate though, to prepare for the new school year. Getting back into the daily grind can be tough on the whole family. Between the back to school shopping and the teacher meetings, make sure the family’s health isn’t overlooked.
Now is a great time to prepare the kids for their healthiest school year yet! I’ve got some simple tips to ensure your kid spends more time in the classroom instead of the doctor’s office.
Tips for a Healthy Back to School
Sleep: Kids love Summer because they are allowed to stay up later, but those early school day mornings will quickly catch up. Start adjusting their sleep patterns now by going to bed an hour earlier and waking up earlier. The adjustment period will help them wake up easier when the time comes.
Get to the Doctor: It’s time for that yearly check up! You can discuss any required medications, athletes can get a physical and ensure records are up to date for the school. Even ask about a daily vitamin before cold and flu season. Sometimes one doctor visit can save you multiple trips back in the future.
Eat a Rainbow: Stressing proper nutrition will be easier to start before your kid is back to school. You can introduce some new healthy lunch options and see what they like. If you have them “eat a rainbow” of colors, they’ll naturally consume more fruits and veggies. By taking the initiative to encourage healthy habits, you’ll help contribute to their success in school.
Check the Weather: Many parts of the country are starting the school year during the Summer heat. Between waiting for the bus, recess and after school sports, the kids will be in the sun more than we’d think. Make sure to pack a water bottle for your child to stay hydrated throughout the day. It’s also smart to apply a layer of sunscreen in the mornings. I like the spray sunscreens for a quick application. Just look for one that’s sweat proof.
Be BackPack Smart: The weight of kid’s backpacks can cause too much pressure on their joints. Shop for a rolling backpack or one with padded shoulders. Anything to disperse the weight will help them.
Get the Whole Family Involved: Let the kid’s back to school schedule be the reason you get a fresh healthy start too! Recommit to your exercise program, write down some new goals and set a great example.
Loving the “eat a rainbow” idea – that is too cute and so right on! I also am all about the sleep as a big piece of the puzzle to be healthy!
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It’s hard to believe how fast this summer has gone by! But I do love the back to school season 🙂
I cannot believe we are ALREADY talking about BACK TO SCHOOL! Soon enough it will b Thanksgiving and XMAS… But wait, before that – It will be my WEDDDINGGGG 😮
I love back to school! I am a retired principal and I still go shopping for school supplies! Your tips are good ones and will be a benefit to all those moms getting ready to go back!
I’m always happy to hear back to school talk because it reminds me the summer won’t last forever. Living in the desert makes me want it to be over fast!
Thankfully we don’t start school until after labor day. I am just enjoying summer and not ready to be back at school yet.
My kid is not quite 2 but I look forward to the back to school days that will come in our future. I like your tip on checking the weather and sending water bottles! It’s a great reminder for everyone.
I can’t believe it’s almost time for back to school! It seems like just yesterday it was March. Those are some great tips to start this new school year on the healthy foot!
Why does Summer always go SO fast! I can’t believe we are only about a month away from the beginning of another school year! Great tips here though 🙂
I am not ready for it to be back to school yet! These are great tips for year round, not just BTS time!
this summer has gone by so fast. i cannot believe teachers and kids are getting ready to go back to school.
We are really working on the eat the rainbow thing! Thanks so much for sharing this.
Can’t believe it’s almost time for back to school thoughts already. 🙁 Great tips though! I’ll be helping those kiddos eat the rainbow once they get to school too!
I love the eat the rainbow idea! We’re not great at doing that and it’s something I really want to change. I also agree about being smart with the backpacks you buy. Those things get so heavy so fast!
We just finished all of my daughter’s back to school clothes’s shopping! It was a n all day project, glad it is done!
I can’t believe we are talking back to school already. It seems like just yesterday that they got out of school. That Amazon money will go a long way towards getting them back in style.
Such great tips! The girls both like taking their own lunch so we have that covered. The only thing is sleep which is usually not an issue but now that my oldest is playing a higher level of traveling soccer year round her practices and games are later. When my husband travels I have to take the younger one with and she has to get up when her sister does to take her to school. However usually it’s the older one that seems to need more sleep.
I’m so not ready to let go of Summer! These are some great tips though!
I finished university last year and it still feels weird not to have to think about some of these things this year lol
Definitely passing this list on to my uncle for my little cousin though!
Great tips! I noticed all the back to school stuff the last time I was in Target, and thought: “wow, it’s only mid-July!”
You have pointed out some key things we moms need to keep in mind for back to school health. Sleep and eating throughout the day are important for kids
My kids are definitely going to have a hard time adjusting to the whole sleep thing
Love this idea. The kids really don’t care what they eat and will devour whatever is in front of them. Why not make it healthy.
I can’t believe it’s already time to think about back to school.
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My kids go back to school Aug. 17th, I can’t BELIEVE it’s right around the corner! The “sleep” issue is always the hardest part. We are pretty lenient in the summer, especially since they didn’t go to camp this year and I work from home. I let them sleep in as late as they want!
Back to school can be stressful and it’s good to be prepared for it, especially the kids! I think these are awesome tips. It’s important to make sure that the kids are getting the nutrition that they need.
Are we really talking about back to school already? No!!!! Please…I feel like summer just got here. I love the eat the rainbow concept. Our schools don’t allow backpacks with wheels so the kids have to carry their backpacks. But, I always make sure the backpack is on the back using both straps, not the one sided carry.
We just went on summer vacation here in New York City on June 28th. I don’t think I’m quite ready to hear anything about back to school just yet.
If I was still going to school, I would have loved to have had a backpack on wheels. That would have been so convenient.
Summer is going by waaaayyyyy too fast!! I am so glad I came across this post as a reminder to start getting prepared. Great tips, thank you for sharing 🙂
I can not believe that it is almost time for back to school again! Where did the time go?! Awesome tips and reminders of how to gear up.
I am so lucky that both my kids seem to pass out once they hit the pillow. My oldest has such a hard time remembering to drink water throughout the day.
Such great tips! I will definitely be sharing this post with my aunt who has 3 young boys. This will definitely help her prepare!
Great tips!!!! I can’t believe it’s almost back to school time! I swear I just opened the pool yesterday lol