‘Health and Wellness’ back-to-school survival guide

So your kids have been back to school, eh? How are you doing so far? Schedules, homeworks, carpool, after-school, errands… OK I get it, it can be quite stressful. But school also means more time at home without the kids (and I hear an “Amen!” out there!).

The b5media Health and Wellness have been on our toes too, prepping up for the new school year. And so we offer tips, ideas, experience and anecdotes on the road to a new school year.

Mary Emma Allen, at Alzheimer’s Notes, reminisces about lunch boxes and one-room school days, something that might entertain an Alzheimer’s patient, too.

Karen of Pink Ribbon Review has tips on how cancer survivors can get their ducks in a row. Consider your treatments and other to-do when planning for the new school year.

Scott at Men and Health write a lead in to help teenage boys navigate through puberty, and muscle building the healthy way.

Ruth at Eating Fabulous offers healthy breakfast ideas, in observance of Better Breakfast Month. I second-the-motion on this with more 10-minute healthy breakfast recipes.

Angela of Breastfeeding 1-2-3 says, “Nursing in public with a newborn? Can it be done? Angela braves the first PTA meeting of the school year.” You go, girl!

Kendra of Diabetes notes recounts how going back to school can be very stressful. Now add to the equation the fact that your little one has juvenile diabetes Well the situation just went from stressful to down right scary- are you and your little one prepared?

Kendra of A Hearty Life asks, “Do you think that school lunches are healthy? They have changes over the years, but for the better? Take my poll…

Alicia of Mental Health Notes shares 5 tips to keep your child’s mind healthy this school year, especially important with all the pressures and stress that children face from school.

Susan of Grounded Fitness shares the benefits of yoga for children, as an exercise program and managing anxiety and stress.

Liberty of Healthbolt takes on the hype of antibacterial soaps.

Finally, Grace of Kids Health Notes (moi!) has a poll: How active are your children after school? 

There are more posts coming, so I’ll bump this up as our channel heads “back to school” today.

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