Today was my son’s first day of preschool. Getting back on a schedule and consistent routine may be difficult at first but in the long run, it makes for an easier and healthier lifestyle. Kids thrive on routines and and I find that my kids are happier when we lead a consistent schedule. Part of our morning routine includes making healthy choices. 
We allow them to pick from a few different options at breakfast such as yogurt (extra calcium and Vitamin D!), oatmeal and somewhat healthy cereal with a serving of fruit on the side. We do indulge our children with what they call “weekend cereal” once in awhile but try to stick to healthier varieties during the week. While we usually serve milk with breakfast, we do occasionally offer 100% fruit juice. My kids think juice boxes are such a treat — especially the Juicy Juice ones with Cars characters on them (we went to see Cars 2 just last week).
Just recently we added a multi-vitamin to our morning routine to help make sure our kids get the essential nutrients they need. Vitamin time is something my kids really look forward to. We’ve tried gummy vitamins in the past that tasted horrible so we were very pleasantly surprised with Cars and Disney Princess Gummie vitamins. They seriously taste delicious so I’m extra cautious to keep them out of reach though they do have a child safety cap. The kids get two gummy vitamins per day. Rather than just gobbling them down they like to check out the characters on each one before eating them.
After breakfast we brush our teeth together. We find that brushing in the kitchen is easier for us. There is a lot more room and since we are already in the kitchen, we remember to brush right away. Creating healthy habits now is something that will benefit our children for a lifetime. What healthy habits are you instilling in your own children? Please share by leaving a comment!
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