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Step 1
Nutrition and a healthy well-balanced diet is an important component to ensuring a healthy, happy child. Adding multivitamins as additional supplements to the child's diet is a great idea since kids can be picky about what they eat or might require special diets. Most often kids are too busy to eat properly due to erratic or hectic school and personal schedules, so supplements can make up the daily recommended intake vitamins and minerals. Remember, each age group has special nutrient requirements that are targeted to that specific group.
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Step 2
Teens need more calcium and iron in their diets than adults to ensure they develop strong bones and teeth. It is recommended a teenager get approximately 1300 mg/day of calcium with added magnesium and Vitamin D. Include the multivitamins in the lunch box or at breakfast time before they head off to oschool.
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Step 3
Keeping a regular sleep schedule and regular physical exercises will ensure the child will perform at their best at school and throughout the day. It is important to continue to educate and involve your child in activities that keep the mind creative and open to the beauty of the surrounding environment. A healthy mind will ensure a happy and joyful heart and keep illnesses away. Sign on to extracurricular activities for the new school year. Join the school sporting activities and clubs.
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Step 4
Maintaining a regular personal hygiene routine is important to keep the body clean and healthy. The state or condition of a person's skin is an indication of the health status of a person. Teenagers are more prone to developing "spots" or "acne" at this time of their lives, so it is important to educate them about maintaining a cleansing routine using organic, non-chemical containing facial products.
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Step 5
Studies have shown that the body and brain require certain nutrients for optimum wellness and brain function. Learning skills and mental development are dependent on a proper well-balanced diet. Supplement the child's diet with Omega-3 EFAS. These are important for forming the protective membranes around neurotransmitters which are vital for information exchange between brain cells. Certain studies have shown some correlation between children with ADHD and deficiency in Omega-3s. Folate, zinc and magnesium are important vitamins and minerals to add to the child's diet to maintain optimum brain function.
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Step 6
It has been estimated that over 20 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold. The Centers for Disease Control say that washing hands can significantly decrease the risks of getting sick. Educate the kids about washing hands properly with soap and water during the day, especially after using the bathroom and before eating meals. Include natural hand sanitizers, wipes or gels in the school backpack and lunch box.
