Healthy Back-to-School Breakfast Tips

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Did you know that nearly half of all families skip breakfast?  As children head back to school, remembering to eat a healthy breakfast is important.  Breakfast can improve memory, test scores, attention span, and overall health.  Here are a few tips to help make breakfast planning simple for busy parents. 

Breakfast Planning Tips:

• Schedule Time – Sitting down to share a meal as a family is important, but not always realistic for busy families in the morning.  However, you should always make sure that you allow enough time in your morning schedule for your child to eat without pressure. 
• Plan Ahead – Fix breakfast the night before to save time in the morning rush.  Hard-boiling eggs or dishing out cereal can make sure that your child has a balanced breakfast.
• Grab-and-Go Breakfast – Try stocking up on nutritious food that kids can grab on the go.  Hard-boiled eggs, sliced apples, homemade muffins, or bagels with low-fat cream cheese are great options.
• Get Enough Sleep – Tired and cranky kids are less likely to sit down for a well-balanced breakfast.  Getting enough sleep is an important part of children’s overall health.

For more tips on how to plan for simple, but well-balanced breakfasts this year, read this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics.  You can also contact our office with any questions and to schedule your child’s Fall dental cleaning and exam!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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