A Healthy balance

The U.S. Open will be wrapping up this weekend. Summer’s last three day weekend is now just another ( hopefully pleasant ) memory. Much to the dismay of many a school-aged youngster School is back in session across the USA! Children sporting their back packs head off for another new day of learning and fun.
Encourage daily, focused study habits now and our little ones will have a much better chance of enjoying a successful school year.

Start with homework and bedtime rules. Last night while reading together I noticed that his attention was too easily distracted by the TV. Click! Off goes the TV. I probably should have nipped that little distraction in the bud before we even started reading. Instead we got several pages into our book before reality hit me in the face.

Healthy children require nine to ten hours of sleep a night. You have to sort of admire parents who are successful at getting their homework time and bath time wrapped up in time to get their little ones off to bed by 9:00PM. I frequently find myself letting bath time slide until the following morning. Which, of course, means more rushing around in the early morning!

We’ve all read that children who have a healthy breakfast tend to perform better in school. During the early morning scramble to get out the door we sometimes miss sitting down a healthy breakfast. I try to keep some easy foods on hand that we can share during the ride to school. Bananas and oranges are great. A bunch of grapes and some walnuts will help the little guy get a few nutrients before heading into the classroom. A carton of milk – or a little bottle of pedia-sure will surely bolster his morning!

We’ve all read that children who have a healthy breakfast tend to perform better in school. During the early morning scramble to get out the door we sometimes miss sitting down a healthy breakfast. I try to keep some easy foods on hand that we can share during the ride to school. Bananas and oranges are great. A bunch of grapes and some walnuts will help the little guy get a few nutrients before heading into the classroom. A carton of milk – or a little bottle of pedia-sure will surely bolster his morning!

Help your child get better grades this year - encourage a healthy balance of homework and healthy habits!