Ready to face the back-to-school battle? Between first-day outfits, school supplies, lunchbox prep, and after-school activities, you and your kids have plenty on your plates. And it doesn’t make it any easier when the kids don’t want to go to school. To make this back-to-school season the most fun and least challenging yet, we’ve compiled some of our favorites to help the whole family get through the day, from breakfast to bedtime.

Master Your Morning
Make the most important meal of the day shine with a good, healthy breakfast. Prepare innovative ideas like crock pot oatmeal or French toast eggbakes the night before to save you time and provide peace during the morning rush. Play some fun wake up tunes to get the energy rolling and get everyone out the door.

Conquer the Carpool
Whether you take your little ones to school, share a carpool with neighborhood parents, or wait at the bus stop, this is a great opportunity to get the kids pumped up the for the day. Give a quick pep talk before they head out filled with smiling faces and a big hug.

Prep A Lunch with Love
Second to recess, lunch is the highlight of the school day. Make it memorable with a nutritious lunch that will make other kids eager to trade! Thermoses come in handy to keep soups or last night’s leftovers warm. Ice packs prevent the fruit and veggies from wilting. Write a sweet, comforting, inspiring, or silly note on your child’s napkin to help him or her make it through the rest of the day.

Make the Afternoon Awesome
The final school bell may have rung, but you and your kids know there’s still more to pack in before bedtime! Whether they’re at music lessons or study sessions, help kids maximize their time with an organized scheduled plus help from Young Living essential oils. Peppermint works wonders for the mind and soul while they practice their instruments, do homework, or work on art projects.

Tip: Instead of shuttling back and forth between home and activities, stop at a park or café near your kid’s practice venue. You can unwind and relax alone or whip out your laptop to get work done!

Settle into Sleep After a long day, bed is the only place you want to be—but sometimes the kids feel differently. Help signal it’s bedtime with a nightly routine gently transitioning into a quiet, peaceful rest. Use your Young Living USB Diffuser or Orb™ Diffuser to infuse SleepyIze™ in the bedroom to create a relaxing environment or draw a warm bath infused with Peace & Calming®. A gentle foot or back rub with Relaxation™ Massage Oil is also a great reward for getting to bed on time!

A massage by a Licensed Massage Therapist is a key piece to you and your child’s health and wellness. Deep tissue massage provides peace, relaxation and a host of therapeutic benefits to your mind, body and soul. Schedule your personal appointment today at Essential Massage Therapy in Sparta, NJ https://essentialmassagetherapynj.com/appointments/ or call Connie at 973-729-2400. Connie is a licensed massage therapist in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ and also a Young Living Essential Oils independent distributor #10256875, https://www.youngliving.com/en_US