Healthy Lifestyle


It’s Back to School Time

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Get the Right Backpack



You and your child can feel better with the right backpack using these 4 tips. 


Pack a Healthy Lunch 

Research shows lunch programs that include fruits and vegetables helps reinforce a child’s preferences for these foods. They have healthy options to choose from, and their peers eat those same healthy foods

Unfortunately, not every school presents that option. Some offer less-than-stellar food options, while other schools might not provide lunch at all. These 4 tips can make lunchtime healthier for them and less stressful for you.


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Make Time for Family Fitness and Physical Activity

Teens spend on average about 9 hours a day on electronics, whereas those aged eight to 12 spend six hours.


But active kids do better academically and thrive in other areas of life. These 4 tips can help them become more physically active even if sports or the gym aren’t part of your child’s daily routine.


Eat Healthy Snacks



Try these 4 ways to avoid unhealthy foods from entering your kids’ pathway. 

  2. Upgrade their favorite foods to healthy ones. Healthy snacking doesn’t mean deprivation or eating boring foods. Nearly any food can be “healthified.” Take crackers: Our Gluten-free, Grainless Crackers provide the perfect munch without junky ingredients in boxed crackers. If they have a sweet tooth, our Brookie Cookies or Almond Butter Fudge provide decadent deliciousness without the added sugar.    
  3. Make a protein shake. This fast, filling snack or mini-meal also provides you the opportunity to slip in healthy ingredients like leafy greens and freshly ground flaxseed that your kids wouldn’t normally eat. Blend healthy fats like coconut milk and avocado with our grass-fed whey protein and frozen berries. Play around with consistency and texture until your child finds a shake they love. You can also try Max Greens for a boost of fruit and veggie servings.

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Become Engaged Socially, Academically, and Creatively



  1. Identify, but don’t label. Calling a child “shy,” “anxious,” or other terms can reinforce labels and amplify those labels. Encourage children to develop their own personality, teach them that it’s okay to feel socially awkward sometimes, and foster the encouragement to develop socially rather than isolate themselves
  2. Cultivate community. Some children thrive in social situations. Others need encouragement. Even the most introverted child needs some sort of social outlet. That might be volunteering, creating a book club, or finding an age-appropriate Meetup group with like-minded people. 
  3. Find ways to make learning more enjoyable. “Do your homework.” If that elicits a groan or sigh from your child, you’ll want to find ways to make the work less cumbersome or frustrating. Consider rewarding effort rather than the outcome, and allow them to make mistakes. For older kids, encourage seeing the big picture. You can find something interesting in even the most seemingly boring subject, and even if that feels like a struggle, everybody has to do things they don’t like sometimes. Tell them that making the effort to achieve a goal can create a sense of satisfaction
  4. Be aware of underlying feelings. Some children have trouble expressing the anxiety, depression, or stress they feel at school, home, or otherwise. You can’t take away these emotions, but you can identify them and help children cope with them. If your child feels stressed out, for instance, you can help them learn to better manage their time and take better care of themselves. Getting good sleep and not over-scheduling can also alleviate those feelings. Remember to be the example you want them to learn. 
