What are your most pressing items to accomplish on school mornings? For us, beyond getting out of bed and getting dressed, breakfast and oral hygene are two items we strive to accomplish daily. After all, both are really important to overall health.
Here are some tips to help get your back-to-school schedule going in the right direction.
- Make breakfast a priority. Kids who start the day right with a solid breakfast keep their minds on their studies and not on their stomachs. Plan ahead to have some quick, easy breakfasts that are high in protein and whole grains and low in sugar (for example, Van’s Natural Foods 8 Whole Grains Pancakes and Waffles, or its latest better-for-you option, Ancient Grains cereal featuring 6g of protein and 5g of fiber), and make sure your morning routine includes time for kids to eat.
- Have happier trips to the dentist. The morning rush can make time for brushing and flossing scarce. Plan time for kids to brush their teeth before school and add a Plackers Kids flosser, in fun animal shapes and tasty berry flavors, to help keep the dentist’s drill at bay all year long.
- Go to bed earlier. A good night’s sleep is important for concentration and mood. Reading and other quiet activities before bedtime help children wind down better than TV or video games.
- Exercise. Kids who play outdoors after school, whether in organized school or community sports or just with friends at the local park, are less likely to gain weight than kids who flop on the couch for hours of TV, and they have an easier time falling asleep at bedtime because they are actually tired.
- Healthier eating. Lunches and afterschool snacks don’t have to include chips, cookies and sodas. Healthy snacks like cheese sticks, cut-up fruits, veggies and dip, frozen yogurt, whole-grain versions of kid favorites like Goldfish are just a few ideas for kids who need a snack between and dinner.
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Welcome to Money Saving Madness! I'm Michelle, a wife and mom of three kids ages 10, 8 and 7. I have always been a deal seeker and a saver. In this crazy world of rising prices, it's my goal to help you save as much as you can in some areas of life, so you can spend more in others. I love a great deal and love helping others learn how to save, which is how this website got started.
Fun contest! We love Van’s waffles at my house – they fit beautifully with my son’s allergies and taste GREAT! He has dairy, egg and cinnamon allergies so the Blueberry GF DF waffles are his favorite.
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Thans for the chance! I shared on twitter!
Van’s waffles are a great alternative to the sugared Eggo’s waffles and much more tender!
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