Saturday, May 25, 2013

4 Back-to-School Habits For a Healthy Family

4 Back-to-School Habits For a Healthy Family

Millions of kids across the country will be starting school this week and learning new routines. Its not a bad idea for moms and dads too. (Starting new routines, not retaking 6th grade).

Even if they dont need help with fractions, your kids could you use some help from Mom and Dad. Kids who see parents engaged in healthy behaviors are more likely to follow their lead. With that in mind, here are few tips to help make back-to-school time a little easier and healthier for the whole family.

1. Sleep TIme:Establisha light outs time when everyone needs to be in bed. Kids need anywhere from 8 to 11 hours of sleep per night, depending on their age, activity level, and personal needs. Parents could benefit from more sleep too. So set your alarm at night to tell you when to go to bed to ensure... [via The Dermatology Blog]