Back to School Wellness: 5 Ways Families Can Stay Healthy Together
Back-to-school season isn’t just about packing lunches and buying notebooks; it’s also a great time for the whole family to reset their wellness routines. Summer can sometimes be unstructured when it comes to routine, so back-to-school provides a time to get back to healthier habits.
It's easy to let the busyness of fall get the best of us. But when families commit to simple, consistent practices together, they build resilience for the school year ahead, mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Here are five ways families can stay healthy as a team this fall, with help from Naturelo’s back-to-school supplements.
1. Make a Morning Routine You All Stick To
Consistency lowers stress for everyone. Whether it’s waking up at the same time, sharing a quick stretch, or eating breakfast together, predictable rhythms can help everyone feel calmer in a chaotic season.
Start the morning with a healthy, balanced breakfast. To boost the day’s nutrition, consider adding a multivitamin to the morning lineup as well. Our Naturelo Whole Food Multivitamin for Teens or the Children’s Chewable Multivitamin are great options for the kiddos. We have adults covered too with an adult Whole Food Multivitamin.
Tip: Keep a supplement tray near breakfast or by the coffee maker to make it a shared habit.
2. Prioritize Family Immune Support
Germs travel fast through schools and then straight to the rest of the household. Encourage handwashing, sleep, and balanced nutrition to support immune health.
Targeted supplements can also be added during cold and flu season. For example, our Immune Support with elderberry, zinc, and vitamin C works for kids and adults alike, making it simple to take together.
Tip: For an extra immune boost, pick a day of the week for a family smoothie with hidden greens, fruits, protein powder, and fiber.
3. Keep Everyone Moving
Exercise doesn’t have to be solo. After-dinner walks, dance breaks during homework, or weekend hikes can be fun ways to bond and stay active. If you need some ideas, check out our ideas for the best exercises for autumn that can keep the whole family moving, even as the weather gets cooler.
Tip: If you are working hard at the gym or during your workout, make sure everyone is well fueled with the right supplements to support physical activity.
4. Focus on Brain & Eye Support
Screens are a reality for all ages now, so we need to be more intentional about how we are keeping our eyes and brains healthy. Support brain and eye health by eating more leafy greens, omega-3-rich foods, and eye-protective nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin.
Also, remember to take regular screen breaks. While kids may have to be on screens for homework and adults for work-related duties, spending an hour or more not looking at a screen can help reset your brain and give your eyes a break. For additional support, consider our Eye Defense vitamin with blue light defense.
Tip: Try a family “tech curfew” one hour before bed to reduce eye strain and boost melatonin naturally.
5. Make Health a Family Conversation
The best wellness habits stick when they’re modeled by parents and embraced with curiosity. Talk about why you’re prioritizing supplements, sleep, or healthy meals, and get your kids involved in decisions. That ownership makes a huge difference in consistency.
Back to school isn’t just for students, it’s a chance for the whole family to refocus on wellness. With our line of clean, whole food supplements designed specifically for back-to-school and a few intentional habits, your family can thrive together all year long.