While most people think of New Year’s resolutions in January, for families and kids, the new year really starts in the fall. The start of a new school year is a great time for families to make their resolutions to set healthy routines that will serve them all year long.
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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1 Michelle Rosborough // Aug 22, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Oatmeal
2 Shannon Baas // Aug 22, 2012 at 3:05 pm
They love fresh fruit.
3 Tamar // Aug 23, 2012 at 8:15 am
Cheerios.
4 Jessica Rose // Aug 23, 2012 at 10:16 am
Watermelon.
5 Amy Honious // Aug 23, 2012 at 10:25 am
mine usually have a protein shake with a banana
6 Katharine D // Aug 23, 2012 at 10:34 am
My kids love Raisin Bran – a great breakfast
7 Monique Rizzo // Aug 23, 2012 at 11:08 am
Dinosaur Eggs Oatmeal
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8 Susan F // Aug 23, 2012 at 11:26 am
Instant oatmeal
9 Linda Lansford // Aug 23, 2012 at 3:02 pm
cherrios
10 Emily R. // Aug 23, 2012 at 9:39 pm
My kids like whole grain English Muffins:-)
11 dani marie // Aug 24, 2012 at 2:08 am
honey bunches of oats.
12 Ginger b. // Aug 24, 2012 at 11:21 am
Waffles with pb and maple syrup
13 kendra W // Aug 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm
My kids love cheerios and fruit
14 Jen // Aug 24, 2012 at 1:02 pm
my kids love oatmeal and its great for them
15 Jennifer // Aug 24, 2012 at 1:17 pm
My kids love a waffle loaded up with apples and peanut butter!
16 Valerie Taylor Mabrey // Aug 24, 2012 at 2:23 pm
granola bar
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17 Jessica To // Aug 24, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Pineapple
18 sarah t // Aug 24, 2012 at 3:30 pm
my son loves multigrain waffles
19 Erica C. // Aug 24, 2012 at 4:46 pm
They like banana bread.
20 Leslie L. Stanziani // Aug 24, 2012 at 9:52 pm
My kids love fruit smoothies and whole grain blueberry muffins.
21 Ciara B. // Aug 24, 2012 at 11:21 pm
multi grain cheerios
22 Rosanne // Aug 25, 2012 at 1:12 am
fresh raspberries with yogurt and granola
23 Saver Sara // Aug 25, 2012 at 9:35 am
Gluten free waffles
24 Ericka // Aug 25, 2012 at 10:52 am
My kids love to eat fresh fruit and yogurt for breakfast
25 mike b // Aug 25, 2012 at 4:47 pm
english muffins with jam and peanut butter
26 Chrissy Nestor // Aug 25, 2012 at 4:49 pm
My daughter likes Cherrios and banana’s
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27 Jenny // Aug 25, 2012 at 5:30 pm
My son loves oatmeal with raisins.
28 kathy pease // Aug 25, 2012 at 5:33 pm
my son likes oatmeal with brown sugar
29 Charity S // Aug 25, 2012 at 6:32 pm
A bowl of oatmeal.
30 Mary Cloud // Aug 25, 2012 at 6:49 pm
They love oatmeal or fresh fruit
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31 susan smoaks // Aug 25, 2012 at 6:57 pm
our son loves oatmeal
32 Melanie Montgomery // Aug 25, 2012 at 7:16 pm
multigrain pancakes
33 Brenda Elsner // Aug 25, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Mine like oatmeal.
34 Rachel Newman // Aug 25, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Cheerios, Milk, and Strawberries.
35 Edward Studnitzer // Aug 26, 2012 at 8:10 am
It is healthy/
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