Summer is flying by and back-to-school time is around the corner. In the midst
of school supply shopping and getting all the backpacks packed, we wanted to
offer a few healthy back-to-school tips to keep the transition smooth:
Make sure the snacks are prepacked! At the beginning of each week, portion
out healthy snacks like carrots, pretzels, cheese and crackers to make
grab-and-go easy in the mornings.
Catch all the zzz’s you can. Preschoolers (3-5 years old): 10-13 hours per
night, school-age children (6-12 years old): 9-12 hours per night, and
teenagers (13-18 years old): 8-10 hours per night.
Test the stress. Make sure to have conversations with your children about
their days and encourage them to open up as much as they are comfortable.
Take time to really listen to what they say and remain judgement-free as
much as possible.
Sharing is caring, but only for so long. Remind your children to not share
water bottles, hair supplies, or other items that may spread germs or
illnesses.
