Three “EasyPeasie” Upgrades
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- Wind Down: Effective Family Stress-Relief Techniques
- Veggie Delight: Sneaky Recipes for the Picky Eater
- Recognizing and Managing Common Childhood Allergies
- Garden Harvest: Fun Vegetable Picking Activities for Families
- Unlocking Better Sleep: Bedtime Tips for Kids and Parents
- Exploring Food Textures: A Guide to Feeding Therapy
- Bridging the Gap: Nutritional Needs from Toddlers to Teens
- Parent’s Night Out: Planning Essential Alone Time with Your Spouse
Last month, MadameNoire asked us at EasyPeasie to help get kids and families ready for back-to-school. I put on my pediatrician hat and came up with a few tips for families to improve the morning routine! Check out our full article here. Here’s a summary…
Kids thrive on routine!
As we prepare to embark on a new school year, let’s make three easy adjustments to the morning routine to ensure our kids are ready to learn!
Sleep! A great morning starts the night before with a good night’s sleep. Give the kids (and yourself) a regular bedtime and wake-time. Practice getting up at the same time every day – even on days off and weekends.
It’s also very important to give our brains a chance to fully “shut down” by ceasing use of electronics (including phones!) at least an hour before bedtime.
Water! Offer a glass of water along with or instead of milk in the morning. Water is a great and calorie-free way to tell your body that you’re awake and ready to take on the day!
Think about how little water your kids probably drink throughout the day. Give them a hydration kick-start with a big tall glass!
Breakfast! Stack their breakfast with proteins, fats, and complex carbohydrates – foods that take the body longer to digest. These foods will keep your kids fuller longer.
Easy foods from these categories that you can add to breakfast are: a slice of cheese, peanut or almond butter, boiled or scrambled eggs, yogurt and granola, or oatmeal. And of course, who says veggies are just for lunch and dinner? Add some veggies (or EasyPeasie) to breakfast!
Help your kid put her best foot forward and be ready for the day with a great morning routine. Happy new school year, families!
Sincerely,
The Peas
The Peas
EasyPeasie was created and is owned by two sisters — two Peas in a pod! Between us are two doctors (a pediatrician and an engineer), a mommy, and an auntie. We care about kids’ nutrition, and are in the business of providing families simple, natural, convenient, and fun ways to improve every meal with added vegetable nutrition. Send us your thoughts and questions on babies, toddlers, veggies, veggie palate primers, being parents, being patients, doctoring, being doctored, or anything else! Comment on our blog, drop us a note on Facebook or Instagram.