08/14/2025
Start the School Year Strong
Kids ~ Teachers ~ Parents
Healthy tips to help you thrive this school year.
Breakfast = Brain Fuel
-> This goes for adults too!
A nourishing breakfast sets the tone for the day. Protein and healthy fats keep blood sugar stable and boost brain power. Limit carbs.
• Try smoothies with hidden superfoods like: Avocado, kale, h**p seeds, aloe vera, bee pollen, cherries, berries, mango, or pineapple
• Drink one of our tasty superfood powders: Chocolate Greens (https://borohh.com/products/chocolate-greens-powder?variant=43322339229896) , Reds and Greens (https://borohh.com/products/reds-and-greens-complete?variant=43322342408392) , or VitaGreens (https://borohh.com/products/vitagreens?variant=43322342670536) first thing in the morning.
• Take our Multivitamin and probiotic: Kidz Multi (https://borohh.com/products/kidzmulti?variant=44678648987848) , Kidz Biotic (https://borohh.com/products/kidzbiotic-gummies?variant=44125412950216)
Hydration = Cognition
Water is essential for focus, memory, and learning.
✔ Send them to school with a refillable bottle (avoid plastic)
✔ Encourage regular sips—especially during physical activity or after recess
✔ Consider adding Max Hydrate, (https://borohh.com/products/max-hydrate%E2%84%A2%EF%B8%8F?variant=44179101155528) herbal teas, or fresh juices to meet hydration goals
More Hydration Tips:
• Drink ½ your body weight in ounces
• Kids should have 4-8 oz every hour they’re awake
• It doesn't have to be straight water; Max Hydrate (https://borohh.com/products/max-hydrate%E2%84%A2%EF%B8%8F?_pos=1&_psq=max&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=44179101155528) , fresh juice, green powders, lemon juice or herbal teas can count as daily water intake
• Best sources: whole-house purified/Ultra Filtered, R.O., spring, or distilled water
• Avoid high alkaline water—too acidic or too alkaline disrupts gut pH
Better Sleep = Better Mood
Transitioning back to a school schedule can be rough. Reestablish a healthy sleep hygiene routine.
✔ Gradually move bedtime earlier. Aim for 10–12 hours of sleep for elementary age, 8–10 for teens and adults.
✔ Discontinue screen time 1–2 hours before bed—blue light blocks melatonin production
✔ Avoid stimulants (soda, tea, chocolate, sugar) after lunch
✔ Take a warm bath at night with Epsom salt and Bentonite clay
Natural Tools for Sleep Support:
• Essential oils - apply topically to feet or diffuse: Lavender, Serenity, cedarwood, frankincense, vetiver, bergamot
• Try Tranquil Rest (https://borohh.com/products/tranquil-rest?_pos=1&_psq=tranquil&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=43322342572232) , MagZen (https://borohh.com/products/magzen?_pos=1&_psq=magzen&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=44569015484616) , SereCope (https://borohh.com/products/serecope?_pos=1&_psq=serec&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=43661768687816) 30 minutes to an hour before bed
• Homeopathy: Coffea Cruda helps a restless racing mind, Hyoscamus Niger helps with fears and terror, Graphites helps with anxious thoughts at night and even bed-wetting.
AVOID synthetic sleep aids - they come with serious risks and can increase the chance of developing Alzheimer's or other cognitive issues.
Focus + Calming Tools
• Before school apply: Wild Orange, Peppermint, InTune, DigestZen, or Balance
• Take NeuroCope (https://borohh.com/products/neurocope?_pos=1&_psq=neuro&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=43660736463048) before school and before homework or grading papers: Neurotransmitter support with GABA, L-theanine, and Huperzine A to promote focus, calm mind, and balanced mood without drowsiness.
• After-school diffuser blends for homework time: InTune, Rosemary, Balance or Frankincense
Immune and Daily Support Supplements
Holistic First Aid Kit for School
Provide your child’s school nurse with a natural first aid kit to handle common issues naturally:
• Cuts/Scrapes/Rash: DIY Owie blend, CorrectX, Calendula cream
• Bumps/Bruise/Pain: Arnica gel or Arnica pellets, Deep Blue rub
• Tummy blend: DigestZen and Wild Orange oil
• Head tension: Headache HP or essential oil blend (peppermint, lavender and frankincense)
Suppressing every acute symptom with synthetic medicine will confuse the body’s innate immune response over time. When a symptom arises keep it simple and natural when possible.
Last, but certainly not least,
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
As the school year begins, choose to prioritize health in the home—through nutrition, sleep, hydration, movement, and toxin-free living. With naturopathic support and a few intentional habits, your family can start strong and stay well.
Need help building your child’s back-to-school wellness plan?
Schedule an appointment with our team at Boro Holistic Health (https://www.boroholistichealth.com/) today.
We’re here to help you support your child—body, mind, and spirit.
