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Still can’t believe summer is basically over and fall, as well as back to school is almost upon us.
I mean my girls had over two months off for summer vacation. But, it was only a matter of time before we were going back to school though.
However, with the summer and having been at Disney World for part of it, our healthy habits went right out the window.
See as a family, we were staying at the parks way past bedtime and thus waking up in the mornings much later than usual.
So, we are still not fully recovered from that to be honest.
But am hopeful to begin now as we head back to school to get back into healthier habits with my girls for this upcoming school year.
How will we do that?
See below…
5 Ways to Stay Healthy for Back to School
1. Get doctor/dental checkups handled before.
Here in NY kids entering into kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th grades usually need to have both doctor and dental checkups to hand in appropriate forms when entering these grades. So, I usually try my best for my kids to get these checkup appointments and visits handled during the summer and before they go back to school so that there are no worries when we are knee deep in the early back to school days.
2. Ease back into school with sleep schedules.
Once summer vacation hits, bedtime definitely becomes more lax and will be completely honest when I share that it is what it is. But during the school year, my girls do indeed have a set and scheduled bedtime, so that they do get enough sleep and rest for school days. As the summer winds down, so too do we begin to slowly ease back into bedtime routines. This is so that going to bed somewhat earlier for school days isn’t jarring when we first go back.
3. Don’t forget to stress good hygiene.
Because school seems to be where so many germs and illnesses are prevalent, I always make sure to remind my girls often throughout the year and especially when heading back to school to continually make sure that they wash/clean their hands with soap and water or Purell, too.
4. Continue to offer healthy meal/snack options.
This one is probably the hardest for us, as my younger daughter is still our picky eater. But I do try my best throughout the year to stress healthy eating by offering healthy snacks and meals. So, when heading back to school, I do make sure to pack healthy lunch and snack options for my girls, too.
5. Stock up on multivitamins for a head start on healthy ways.
As far back as I can recall, my girls have been given multivitamins to help keep them healthy as much as possible. But with back to school looming, I always make sure to purchase and stock up on multi-vitamins for them. My girls are a big fan of the gummy multivitamins, so in a recent Target shopping trip, I was happy to find Nature Nature Made®’s KIDS FIRST® Multivitamin Gummies, because my kids can enjoy getting the essential daily nutritional support they might be lacking (especially my picky eater), in a delicious, easy-to-chew gummy.
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Essentially with all five of the above tips, all kids can get a head start with healthy habits this summer, so it becomes routine for back-to-school, too.
How do you get ready for back to school?
Do you use Nature Made® vitamins for your kids?
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Meredith Spidel says
My kids LOVE these vitamins–and I love that they help keep them healthy! Thanks for sharing the other smart tips, Janine!
Janine says
Happy to share and love that your kids love these vitamins, too!! 🙂
Seana Turner says
I don’t think we had these kinds of vitamins when my girls were little. I bet they would have liked them more than the chalky, chewable ones we had. I do take a multi-vitamin every day. Feels like a bit of extra insurance for whatever I may have missed in my diet.
Janine says
I totally remember those chalky ones and yes they are way better more fun for kids, while also helping to keep them healthy. A win-win in my book 🙂
Amanda | Growing Up Madison says
We love Nature Made and all their products. I currently use the vitamelts and Madison uses the gummies. I have to admit that I also eat her gummies too because they’re pretty good. Our kids have been back in school for 2 weeks now and I’m super happy to get them out of the house.
Janine says
One week left here for us still, but I am with you on the vitamins being tasty, too!! 🙂
William Holland says
This is the time of year I realize I don’t miss being a teacher at all. For us, the summer never ends. 🙂
Happy Hump Day, Janine!
Janine says
Bill, I don’t miss teaching either, but as parenting goes still dealing with it on that level, I suppose. Happy Wednesday to you once again!! 🙂
Tamara says
My kids love these a lot. It’s important to be healthy before school starts because we all know how fast those viruses hit! The worst!
Janine says
Omg, couldn’t agree more as you already know!!
Diane Roark says
Janine,
Thank you for the reminder of how important it is to give my kids vitamins. Going today to stock up on Vitamin C and a multivitamin.
Many Thanks,
Diane
Janine says
My pleasure and glad to remind and help here today, Diane!!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
Great tips! Those sleep schedules can be a challenge to reset in the fall, hey?!
We always give the girls a multi-vitamin. It’s so important!
Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Janine says
Definitely agree about the fall sleep schedules and the multi-vitamins, too!! Xoxo
Anonymous says
Good to get into the vitamin habit early. I’ve been on my regimen for years. But I like those gummies for fiber! I might try that….. Hope to see you soon. xxoo
Janine says
Aw, thanks and hope to see you soon, too!! xoxo
Bev says
It’s hard to believe it’s back-to-school time! Technically nothing really changes for us, except for the weather I suppose, but I still like to think of September as a month of (good) change. We’re getting back on track with healthy snacks!
Janine says
I know and still in denial myself deep down, but next Wednesday is almost upon us and trying our best to ready ourselves for it as we speak!!
Jen says
I just tried these and they are good! anything my kids will take is a win. Enjoy the rest of your summer my friend! I miss it so much 🙁
Janine says
Aw, I agree totally and we only have a few days left as the girls go back next week now to school. 🙁
Rea says
VITAMINS are very important. Finally, I’ve come up with a schedule for Reiko’s vitamins and I never forget anymore. 🙂 Hope everything’s smooth on your end despite the busy back to school month!
Janine says
I couldn’t agree more and glad you have found a schedule that works for you with Reiko. Hugs and we are slowly getting on track with heading back to school now, as well 🙂
Nellie says
These vitamins are awesome!! Good hygiene is a great lesson to teach the kids! I love that you can sneak vitamins in gummies, brilliant!
Janine says
I do, too Nellie 😉
Leslie says
My girls never let us forget to give them their vitamins…gummies of course. We have to be careful, though, because the four-year-old can even open the ‘child-proof lid’. I’m kind of sad summer is over, too, and already trying to figure out how I can make next summer even better!
Janine says
Leslie, I am with you on the sadness of summer being over and already scheming, too especially fingers crossed another Disney trip here, too!!
Christine Carter says
Janine, what perfect timing to read your helpful tips! Thank you for these reminders… they are SO important!
Janine says
So happy share and you with this, too Chris 😉
Kendall says
NatureMade products aren’t bad. We have opted for a different brand for Monkey Boy, but he sure loves taking his vitamin every night. In fact, he’ll often remind us that he needs to take his vitamin! 🙂
Janine says
Kendall, thanks for weighing in and admit we happen to like NatureMade and just glad we found something that works for us here.