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While most people think of New Yearโs 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:ย ย 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 sugarย (for example, Vanโsย Natural Foodsย 8 Whole Grains Pancakes and Waffles, or its latest better-for-you option,ย Ancient Grainsย 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:ย ย The morning rush can make time for brushing and flossing scarce. Plan time for kids to brush their teeth before school and add aย Plackersย Kids flosser, in fun animal shapes and tasty berry flavors, to help keep the dentistโs drill at bay all year long.
Go to bed earlier:ย A good nightโs 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:ย ย 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: ย Lunches and afterschool snacks donโt 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.
Enter to win a case with the following:
- Full-size bag of Plackers Kids flossers,
- Two coupons for free Vanโs products, plus
- Sample packs and coupons for other Plackers products
- $1 and $2 coupon for Vanโs
How to enter: ย Just leave a comment on this post letting me know when your kids start (or started) school. ย ย Giveaway will close on Friday, August 31st at 9:00 am PST.
Plackers and Vans is providing a Thrifty and Thriving reader with a prize pack. ย ย
Alicia says
My children started school August 20th!
Robin O says
We started school this week…we have been preparing for the past few weeks by going to bed earlier.
Thank you for the giveaway!
KIM says
They start after Labor day, Sept 4th!
Shannon says
Day after Labor Day for us!
Jenny R says
Tuesday, September 4
Kara O. says
After Labor Day here in MN!
Jessica Lopez says
Wed. Sept 5th in NEPA ๐
Catrina R says
My kids start Sept 5th here, by Fort Lewis WA
Andrea says
My kids start September 5.
JM says
Thursday September 6th for the preschooler and September 11th for the kindergartner.
Ambria says
September 4th…where did the summer go?
Kris says
They started weeks ago, on August 13th!
Mish says
September 12th, preschool and he is extremely nervous.
AMY says
We started on August 13th, Kindergarten and 8th grade!
elaine smith says
last wednesday
Heather D says
One starts sept. 5th and one on the 6th
Kim T. says
we homeschool, so it’s off and on all year ’round.
judyyy says
We started school this week.
Judy E says
Our daughter starts kindergarten on Friday, August 31…boo hoo
brandy says
Nope, my kids aren’t in school yet. ๐
Kristen @ Joyfullythriving says
I (as a teacher) went back to school last Wednesday, August 22nd.
Kerri says
All three kids started 8/22.
Anna says
My nephew started Kindergarten on Monday, the 27th!
mary says
My daughter started kindergarten on Tuesday 8/28!
cher says
Day after labor day.
Ariel says
She starts in aug 27 she just loves school been asking to go all the time since she was 4 years.
Rebecca says
Mine started on August 16.
Stephanie A. says
My girls started school on August 15th.
julie kaylor says
my twins started the 27th and are already sick and have missed 2 days ๐
jennifer says
mine started on august 23rd.
Chrystie DeSmet says
My kids start Sept. 11th, so glad we still have a couple weeks!