A Fresh Start: Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle in January
Greetings, wonderful parents and younger students!
As January unfolds, we embark on a journey of well-being tailored just for you. This month's theme is all about embracing a Healthy Lifestyle – making smart choices, staying active, and ensuring restful sleep. Join us as we dive into fun and accessible ways to nurture your health and happiness.
Packing healthy lunches that everyone enjoys and are quick and easy can be hard. In our house we use a bin system to give our children choices for the week. We use two bin system, one in the pantry that has pre-portioned snacks such as apple sauce cups, veggie straws, granola bars etc. In the second bin in the fridge there is cut up fruit and veggies, yogurt, cheese, peeled hard boiled eggs etc. Our children help pick and prepare what items go into the bins. Some families have a third bin in the freezer with frozen sandwiches in them. Then in the morning in our house we just make a sandwich and choose healthy options from the bins to complete the lunch. Give it a try and see if it helps make the morning a little less rushed! Send me an email and let me know what helps your family make smart choices, stay active and get a restful sleep! I have also included a link to a sleep story for bedtime routine.
In wellness classes this month we will be chatting about smart life choices, nutrition and sleep habits.
Resource Roundup: Nurturing Well-Being
Discover these handpicked resources suitable for parents and students of all ages, designed to inspire a healthy lifestyle:
- https://happymoneysaver.com/cold-lunches-in-a-day/
- https://www.superhealthykids.com/50-packable-school-lunch-ideas/
- https://www.theottoolbox.com/wellness-wheel-for-families/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ux3HEcZSFo
For more resources, check out the Healthy Lifestyle page on the NLPS website.
Reflecting on Last Month: Your Insights Matter!
In December, we celebrated the power of compassion. Share your experiences: How did our previous mental health blog post inspire acts of kindness? Your feedback and ideas are invaluable to us.
Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle: Tips for Students
Students, let's embrace a vibrant life:
- Enjoy colorful fruits and veggies for a nutritious diet.
- Engage in physical activities you love every day.
- Create a calming bedtime routine for restful sleep.
- Practice gratitude for a positive mindset.
- Hydrate, breathe, and take breaks for self-care.
Connect with Our Student Advocacy Counsellors: Here for You
Need guidance or wish to discuss well-being? Our Student Advocacy Counselors are ready to help. Reach out at michelle.lamb@nlsd.ab.caor call 780-639-3388. Let's continue our journey of well-being and vitality together.
Here's to a January filled with vibrant health, joyful exercise, and peaceful sleep. Let's nurture a healthy lifestyle and embrace the year with vitality!