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Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent

October 9, 2015 By LaVonne

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First Day of Preschool

My Little Man has finished his first month of Preschool. Whew! While I am thankful, having two kids in two separate schools, teaching our local chapter of Adventurer Club, and running a blog – well, it’s easy to get stressed out. While you are getting into the groove of back to school season, I wanted to remind you all that staying healthy is important for stressed out parents as well.

3 Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent

Sleep

While getting down the sleep routine is essential for kids growth and their ability to focus in school it is also appropriate for you to get a full night’s sleep as well. I have been trying to be mindful to get to bed before 11pm each night. If I don’t, I am grumpy, stressed, and tired through out the day.

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Healthy breakfast

I am not usually hungry in the morning, but I make myself eat a healthy breakfast – either a green smoothie or yogurt and toast with peanut butter. My husband literally eats oatmeal daily with frozen bluberries thrown in at the end of cooking. Don’t underestimate a healthy breakfast.

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Calm Your Nerves

Mental health is also a very important component of good health. If you’re feel stressed out, don’t turn to unhealthy habits. Instead, practice relaxation techniques. Take advantage of lemongrass essential oil which promotes uplifting and refreshing feelings.  Place a few drops in a carrier oil in your palms, rub your hands together, and inhale softly for up to 30 seconds.

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Do you like using essential oils? Earthly Elements offers many great essential oils. Here is a handy fragrance chart for you to use.

 

 

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Which essential oil would you like to try out?

 

 

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This post has been sponsored by Nature’s Bounty®. All opinions are my own.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Nancy Johnson Horn says

    October 9, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I wonder about using essential oils to calm down my 5 year old son. He has some behavioral issues.

    • LaVonne says

      October 10, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      I think that is a great idea, Nancy. I am by no means a health professional, but I’d definitely try it. Essential Oils are helpful with so many things. Do some investigating.

  2. Emily says

    October 12, 2015 at 4:32 am

    These are great tips! It is so hard to get into a routine once school starts.

  3. Marysa says

    October 12, 2015 at 4:34 am

    We have all been stressed out! So many changes and too much going on. It has been tough to settle into a routine and we are all tired. Definitely would love to check this out, what an easy, natural way to de-stress.

    • LaVonne says

      October 14, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      I’ve been using it the last couple weeks. I am so glad I found it. More natural product to use for sure. Plus, it just smells amazing.

  4. Scott says

    October 12, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I prefer any fruit ones. The floral scents seems to give me headaches.

    • K. Lee Banks says

      October 14, 2015 at 7:54 am

      My oldest granddaughter just started preschool last month, too. I should ask my daughter if she uses essential oils. I think I’d try the lemongrass myself. Thanks for sharing!

    • LaVonne says

      October 14, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      I really like this lemongrass one. I thought lavender was my favorite essential oil, but lemongrass is really becoming my top one. The lemon smell is great!

  5. Carlee C says

    October 12, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I have never tried essential oils before, but I do like scents with citrus. I especially like Orange and if it helps with stress, then it is worth a try.

  6. Nicole (Travel Blogger) says

    October 12, 2015 at 7:08 am

    I’ve been hearing so many great things about these oils. I really need to starting looking into them more. Thank you for sharing.

  7. Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo says

    October 15, 2015 at 9:08 am

    I’ve heard such great things about essential oils. Given the impending holidays, I could use some calming right now! Thanks for telling me about it.

    Besos Sarah.

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