During the winter months and holiday season, consider what self-care activities you can model and do with your students. For holiday gifts, get creative and choose fun items that also support their health and wellness.
Holiday and Vacation Time “should” be fun and relaxing…but extra time with family and changes in routines can sometimes be stressful.
Here are a few reminders:
- PACE your holiday schedule, whether you are at home or traveling. Schedule in downtime and rest breaks – otherwise they won’t happen.
- Adjust your expectations- remember that we all experience a range of emotions and moods, even in the best of times, and make emotional and physical space for that.
- Schedule in healthy activities to balance the “indulgences” of the season.
- Ask your kids to help out with a holiday meal activity:
- Sandwich Bar with different fresh breads and rolls, healthy proteins, different spreads, and colorful tasty veggies. Have a few salads on the side.
- Oatmeal/hot cereal bar – a steaming pot of hot cereal with a selection of various toppings (chopped fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, etc.).
- Gratitude Tea Party – take even just 30 minutes where you set up “tea” with a different selection of teas, nice cups/mugs, and a combination of healthy treats. Gather in a cozy area, maybe by the fireplace. Choose a guiding question as the topic of conversation and go around sharing your answers. Agree to keep it positive!
- Charcuterie platter – try it plant-based (healthy-ish) – hummus and pita chips, olives, vegetable crudite, guacamole, salsa and chips, nuts, dried fruit, cheese (or substitute), whole grain/seed crackers.
- Fruit and Vegetable Platters in a fun holiday design!
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Always Your School Nurse,
DvoraCitron, RN, MS
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