Helping Your Kids Manage an Imperfect School Year

By Donna Stark

Whether it's in class or from home, school has officially been in session for a couple of months, so what better time than now to focus on your children's moods and ability to learn? If you want to improve their concentration, increase their energy, and reduce the amount of stress they face every day, but want to avoid the medication route, take a look at the following suggestions. They are some of the best ways you can help your children naturally.

Brain Food

The brain requires a lot of energy to function well and the best way to give it what it needs, is through healthy food. The food you provide your children can have a significant impact on their moods, mental agility, focus, and concentration. You have to choose the components of your meals wisely though, and you need to teach your children how to do the same. Avoid those foods that are processed and high in sugar and stick to the whole, natural forms of fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. The brain also requires plenty of water so make sure your children are drinking the recommended amount every day.

Adequate Sleep

The best way to stay on top of your children's energy levels is to make sure they are getting enough sleep every night! With their help, come up with a bedtime and morning routine that works for everyone. Encourage them to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day and help them design a room that is conducive to quality rest. This may mean that electronic devices get turned off an hour before bedtime and that a white noise machine or blackout curtains will be needed.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care for your children? You bet! Chiropractic care is a safe, gentle, and all-natural way to help your children improve their academic performance, manage their moods, and reduce their stress levels. With proper spinal alignment, the function of their nervous system can be restored, and when the nervous system is healthy, their body will respond in kind. They will have fewer sick days and will sleep, concentrate, and focus much better than ever before. In fact, the connections in their brains will occur at such a fast pace, they may even outsmart you! In addition to the nervous system, routine chiropractic care can also ease tension, aches, and pain in the body which will help your children relax easier. 

The Perfectly Imperfect School Year

This year has already shown how difficult it wants to be, so why not give your children something to fight back with? Good health and less stress are two of the best ways to find success in school, and with the simple suggestions above, are easy to achieve!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Littleton, Colo.