08/17/2025
Back to School: Are You Ready?�📚 ✏️ 🍎 🚌
When my boys were little, back-to-school always came with one guarantee: about a week in, someone got sick. 🤒 Runny noses, tummy aches—you name it. Just when we got into a routine, we were back to square one.
Looking back, I wish I’d known how much sleep, nutrition, and gut health matter for kids’ immune systems. Here are a few things I’ve learned (and yes, they work for adults too!):
1️⃣ Start the day strong~consistent wake-up time, protein + fiber at breakfast, and even a few minutes of movement.�2️⃣ Protect sleep~kids need more than we think (8–11 hours depending on age).�3️⃣ Hand hygiene~20 seconds with soap, not just a sq**rt of sanitizer. Sanitizer wrecks the good bacteria in your body too so use minimally.�4️⃣ Manage stress~downtime & movement help balance mood and energy.�5️⃣ Hydrate!! Drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces helps with clarity, focus, energy and immunity!
6️⃣Support the gut~colorful fruits & veggies, protein, and probiotic-rich foods. Up to 80% of the immune system lives in the gut!
And here’s the part I really wish I knew back then~there are amazing kid-friendly supplements that make a big difference: probiotics, prebiotics, brain-supporting omegas, multivitamins, and even protein that tastes like a milkshake. They fill in the gaps I can't always meet!
👉 If you want to learn more about what I use and recommend for my family, drop a BTS! or reach out~ I’d love to share. ❤️🙌🏻
