Most of us think of resolutions as something that we only make for New Year’s but there’s no rule about it. How about using the new school year as a great time to make some healthy resolutions?
Plackers and Vans have shared five easy resolutions below:
- Make breakfast a priority. 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 sugar (for example, Van’s Natural Foods 8 Whole Grains Pancakes and Waffles, or its latest better-for-you option, Ancient Grains 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. The morning rush can make time for brushing and flossing scarce. Plan time for kids to brush their teeth before school and add a Plackers Kids flosser, in fun animal shapes and tasty berry flavors, to help keep the dentist’s drill at bay all year long.
- Go to bed earlier. A good night’s 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. 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.
- Eat healthier. Lunches and afterschool snacks don’t 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.
Back to School Resolutions Giveaway
Thanks to the folks at Plackers and Van’s Natural Foods one reader will win a full-size bag of Plackers Kids flossers, two coupons for free Van’s products, sample packs and coupons for other Plackers products and a $1 and $2 coupon for Van’s, all in a nice case.
The winner must have a US mailing address and be over the age if 18. Use the rafflecopter form below to enter before midnight on August 31st. Good luck!
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I want to workout more now that all four kids are in school and feed the kids healthier dinners.
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
I want to go back to work
I want to keep the house cleaner!
To get up early enough so that there is not a need to rush around to get ready!
trying to be less tense
To get homework done and dinner prepared at a decent time.
To do homework the night before instead of in the hectic mornings.
NOT to procrastinate!
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My resolution is not to forget any appointments, meetings, assignments, etc.
I want to make sure to spend more time with my kids after school and be better at appreciating every moment while we have them!
We try to stay on a good schedule.
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To try to get my daughter to eat healthier lunches!
Thank you!
To enjoy it! (I’m a teacher:) )
I want to start working out when the kids are in school.
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I will have dinner on the table every week night. Doesnt always happen in the summer.
I resolve to get more done the night before.
Thanks for the chance.
My resolution is to be more organized.
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getting homework done right away so we can relax and have some family tiem in the evening
We are going to make more time for exercise in our daily routine.
Arrange my time effectively for work and exercise
Get organized and stay organized.
To keep the house clean–even if it is only for the time they are in school !!
To clean up the living room floor each night before bed and to read more books with my toddler and preschooler.
I want to help the kids learn to be more organized.
To go to bed at a reasonable time.
To pack healthier lunches for my daughter.
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to get out the door with no tears
To keep my menu plan up even weeks after school has started
That would be to make my son do his homework every night without giving up the fight. uugghhh I dread it LOL
To walk and/or exercise daily!
To stay sane..
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have the kids do their homework as soon as they get home- before video games or anything else
Study more and continue to get straight A’s.
Make sure my son gets plenty of sleep
Get up early so we’re not rushing! No snooze button!!!
gotta get back to work this school year.
For me to go to bed early
Stop procrastinating!
Lay clothes out the night before
Get homework done right after school.
we are resolving to 1) pack the kids’ lunches more often (they mostly don’t eat what the school serves – complain that it’s too salty & greasy), 2) be more organized, and 3) and start working out again now that they’re back in school.
To get out the door with everything they need to bring to school. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Back to School resolution is to be better organized and have more planning…We tend to not be organized, so that it is an issue w/my family!
To be more organized
I’d like for us all to get more sleep.
To go sleep on time and get up early!
Thanks
To continue to eat healthy even when we get busy.
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