A Fresh Start: Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle in January
Greetings, wonderful parents and younger students!
As January unfolds, we embark on a journey of well-being tailored just for you. This month's theme is all about embracing a Healthy Lifestyle – making smart choices, staying active, and ensuring restful sleep. Join us as we dive into fun and accessible ways to nurture your health and happiness. The younger students at Art Smith will be reading a book called "How did That Get in my Lunchbox?". This book will help students understand where the food that they eat come from. You can check this book out here:
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?
The students will get to participate in a taste test of various fruits and vegetables that they may or may not have had before.
Resource Roundup: Nurturing Well-Being
Discover these handpicked resources suitable for parents and students of all ages, designed to inspire a healthy lifestyle:
- Health Powered Kids - This website has a variety of activities that target a youth's health and wellness in different ways.
- How much physical activity for your adolescent? - This website provides information for parents regarding how much physical activity a youth should participate in.
- Move Your Way - This website offers tips for families to move their bodies as a unit.
- Kids Sleep Meditation - Use this sleep meditation script to help your little one fall asleep.
For more resources, check out the Healthy Lifestyle page on the NLPS website.
Reflecting on Last Month: Your Insights Matter!
In December, we celebrated the power of compassion. Share your experiences: How did our previous mental health blog post inspire acts of kindness? Your feedback and ideas are invaluable to us.
Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle: Tips for Students
Students, let's embrace a vibrant life:
- Enjoy colorful fruits and veggies for a nutritious diet.
- Engage in physical activities you love every day.
- Create a calming bedtime routine for restful sleep.
- Practice gratitude for a positive mindset.
- Hydrate, breathe, and take breaks for self-care.
Connect with Our Student Advocacy Counsellors: Here for You
Need guidance or wish to discuss well-being? Our Student Advocacy Counselors are ready to help. Reach out at mimi.greengrass@nlsd.ab.ca or call (780) 594-1404. Let's continue our journey of well-being and vitality together.
Here's to a January filled with vibrant health, joyful exercise, and peaceful sleep. Let's nurture a healthy lifestyle and embrace the year with vitality!