Start with protein. Protein provides the amino acids the brain needs to function properly. If your child eats oatmeal or cereal in the morning, add ground flax or chia seeds, nuts or other seeds, like sunflower or pumpkin. Protein bars or shakes can be fine as long as they don’t contain artificial ingredients and excess sugar, which can impede brain and immune function. Aim for less than 10 grams of sugar per serving.
Tips to Ensure Your Child has a Successful Day at School:
Well-Rested – This will be different for every child. Most children between Kindergarten and sixth grade need about 10 hours of sleep, while preschoolers need 10-12 hours and Junior High and High School kids need between 8-9 hours.
Healthy Breakfast – NEVER skip breakfast! Get your child up early enough so that they can eat a proper meal. Worst case – send them to school with a quality protein bar or a handful of nuts and an apple or banana.
Healthy Lunch – Not everyone has time to make their child lunch daily. Teach them to do it! Be sure to set guidelines like always including a veggie (baby carrots and snap peas are an easy go-to) and have them pack fruit or a cup of natural applesauce for dessert instead of sugar-laden sweets. (Remember the protein!)
Love – Every child needs to know they are loved. Be sure to hug and give your child love every day!
Keeping your child healthy helps you, too! But if you’re feeling run-down, consider a nutritional IV with Prime IV Hydration & Wellness. We specialize in adult therapies but can serve children age thirteen and older with a note from their pediatrician.