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Back to School

September 6th, 2016 by Paula Gallagher

backtoschool2016_cropMany kids went back to school last week, and for more, today is their first day. There are some challenges associated with school, especially for young ones. But whether you have a 5-year-old starting kindergarten or a teen entering his senior year of high school, these blogs will give you great tips from making healthy lunches, to keeping your kids healthy from September to June.

Healthy School Lunches: We all want healthy meals for our children – but in a busy world, achieving this is sometimes easier said than done. This blog gives you tips on how to make simple healthy choices for your kids’ lunches, helping to power them through their busy day.

Five Tips For Back-to-School Health: Inevitably kids get sick. Diet, sleep and hygiene all play roles in keeping your kids healthy.

Back to School… For Moms The Mojo Coach, Debi Silber, reminds us that there are lot of things that moms – and dads – can do to help make back-to-school easier for everyone. Continue reading “Back to School”

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Get Ready for ‘Back to School’ With These 5 Blogs

August 19th, 2014 by Paula Gallagher

back to school joeI am 2 weeks away from sending my oldest back to school. It always seems like a bit of a last-minute scramble to get him (and me) prepared for the school year. Here are five blogs that will help make the transition from easy summer living to a more structured routine, a little smoother.

1. Five Tips For Back-to-School Health
Inevitably kids get sick. Diet, sleep and hygiene all play roles in keeping your kids healthy.

2. Back to School… For Moms
The Mojo Coach, Debi Silber, reminds us that there are lot of things that moms – and dads – can do to help make back-to-school easier for everyone.

3. Sunday Radio Show: Some Homeopathic Solutions for Back-to-School
Listen as host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville discuss homeopathic solutions for stress, sleeplessness, and sports injuries as children head back to school.

4. Do Your Kids Have Lice?
A gross yet all too common reality for many parents and their kids. Learn how to get rid of those nasty pests naturally.

5. Healthy Snacks For Kids
Great snack ideas to help  support attention, focus and concentration between meals.

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Back to School… For Moms

September 18th, 2012 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Toward the end of summer, moms begin to think about the upcoming school year. While the summer may have meant lazy days without schedules or routines, the school year brings about something else entirely. How can you ensure a seamless year – for you? Here are my 10 tips for school year success… for moms!

Tip 1: Get Organized

Clutter and disarray create stress. Start by taking on one area at a time with the intention of doing one of four things with all of the clutter that you see: fix, put away, give away or throw away. Then, follow through. Also, find a way to stay organized by creating a simple system that works for you and your family. Calendars, labels, containers, apps and other tools are all great to help keep you organized if they meet the needs of you and your family. Continue reading “Back to School… For Moms”

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4 Tips for Healthy Kids: Back to School

September 26th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

It’s back-to-school time. But homework isn’t the only thing your children will be bringing home. The spread of germs and viruses leading to colds and flu will probably make their way into your front door as well.

Children need to eat healthy foods and exercise every day to maintain good health, concentration and mood at home and at school. The following four steps are what I recommend to parents to prepare their children for a healthy start at school.

1. Sleep. If a child is trying to stay awake and it’s only 10 am, they are probably not getting enough sleep. Instill an early and consistent bed time. Continue reading “4 Tips for Healthy Kids: Back to School”

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