 Back-to-school season is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for kids and parents alike. The transition often means busy schedules, new routines, and exposure to germs, all of which can challenge your child’s health and focus.
The good news? With a few integrative wellness strategies, you can help your child get through the school year strong, focused, and resilient both physically and emotionally. Here’s how to support your child’s immune system, brain health, and stress management this school year.
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 3/11/2025 Behavioral Health in Kids: What We Can Learn from Listening More and Reacting LessRead Now As parents, caregivers, and providers, we all want the best for our children. When they act out, it’s natural to want to correct their behavior immediately. However, one of the most powerful tools for improving children’s behavioral health isn’t discipline—it’s listening. By pausing to truly hear what kids are trying to express, we foster trust, emotional intelligence, and long-term positive behaviors.
T’was the week before Christmas and all through the house
Every creature was stirring since the early AM, (probably) even a mouse On Sunday, I made gingerbread houses with my two toddlers. Yes, I made them because what 3 year old and 18 month old have the fine motor skills to hot glue some graham crackers together? More from our founder and CEO, Kara, on staying present in this season.  Making Lunches That “Stack Up”: Lunchbox Time Savers
by Sara Lynn, RN BSN I don’t know about you, but I have no time to waste during the week. I’ve found that through a little preparation, I can create healthy, affordable, and quick sack lunches for school, work, picnics, or even a road trip. These tips also double as great grab-and-go snacks. These time-saving tips will offer a fresh perspective on packing sack lunches that “stack up” to carefully curated lunches made by those moms with too much time on their hands. Wherever they are.  By Jackie Hojati, ARNP, FNP-C
Has your child been shedding tears, maybe even throwing some tantrums, and telling you they don't want to go back to school? Back to school nerves are common and are due to a mix of emotions. Parents, you remember what it was like joining a new classroom and not knowing what table you were going to be sat at; getting a new teacher and not knowing if he or she was going to like you; meeting new classmates; the change of schedule; the list goes on. Kids can often exhibit a multitude of different emotions due to thinking about these upcoming changes. |
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