It is back-to-school time here in the Metro Atlanta area! It is hot and humid, but we’re back at it. This also means that we are in a season of all NEW….new rhythm of regular schedules, meal plans, consistent wake-up & bedtimes, and more. I mean, who doesn’t love a soft reset?

While we’re adapting all these new rhythms and rhymes, let’s chat about some simple things we can incorporate into our everyday routine to make healthier choices for the whole family. Our goal is to stay healthy and happy as we are spending more time indoors and increased stress. So mixing up the routine is the name of the game.

1.) Establish your family’s routine that works for you

• Work out a schedule that fits the individual family members as well as family as a unit.

• Pick a plan and stick to it to maintain routine. Works well for kids & adults.

2.) Make a plan for meals and snacks

• Pack lunch boxes and snacks the night before to beat the morning rush out the door.

• Eat breakfast before school. We love protein-packed smoothies that also travel well.

• Great way to pack veggies & fruit, plus other nutrient-packed foods: citrus fruits, peppers, berries, papaya, mangoes, tomatoes, carrots, seeds (over nuts due to allergy constraints in most schools) and seed butters, avocados, etc.

• Avoid added sugars & artificial ingredients (aspartame, BHT, TBHQ, artificial food coloring, etc).

• Include additional supplements, like vitamin D, elderberry, zinc, are a great addition to the daily health regimen. Create your own Wellevate profile here.

3.) Move the body as a family unit

• Get the blood pumping and the heart rate up for better cardiac & immune function.

• Have a dance party in your living room, run around the block, go for a walk, take the dog out for a walk, or start a sport activity.

• Get the wiggles out helps everyone relieve some tension after a long day.

• Stay regular with your chiropractic care for everyone, plus the 200% immune system boost helps keep you at an optimum.

4.) Calm the mind as a family as well

• Spend 10-15 minutes decompressing after a day without the distractions of technical noise.

• Take deep breaths, read a few pages, meditate (we love our nightly Moshi Sleep meditation), & give/receive HUGS. Don’t forget to be silly. 🤪

• Get enough sleep for bigs and littles to allow the brain & body to repair, integrate, & rest. Little kids & teens can need 10-12 hours per night, so you may need to reconsider the bedtime routine.

• Socialize with friends by making play dates outdoors and having fun together.

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