The fall is typically a big transition period for families. As the season begins to change, our daily rhythms shift as well. Often, it means moving from a place of relaxing summer vacations, slow days at home and fun at camp, to one of more structure and routine. Parents head back to work and children begin school or daycare. No matter what your family’s routine looks like, it’s likely different from those dog days of summer. With transition can come a natural period of discomfort. Getting your bearings while everyone adjusts to a new routine can be painful at times. Finding ways to support this change and putting these strategies in place before the chaos hits is key to creating a smoother September. We want to work within our circle of control and simplify moments of our daily routine to free up space in which to manage those unpredictable (and challenging) events. From a nutrition standpoint, nourishing your family during this busy time is more important than ever. Balancing blood sugar and feeding your family with the right foods helps to set everyone up for success when it comes to tackling new challenges. One of the tips I suggest to families during times of busy transition is to simplify your meal plan. Find five dinners that feel nourishing but manageable and stick to them for an entire month. Yes, that’s right. The same five dinners from Monday through Friday. Could this get a little boring? Maybe, but it’s only a month and I promise that removing the guesswork from family meal planning will free up your energy to pour into something that deeply requires it during this time, like your child beginning kindergarten for the first time, or a spouse navigating a new role at work. Knowing what you’re eating on any given Tuesday night means there’s less of a chance you will turn to last-minute take out, or a less healthy option simply because it’s quick and you don’t have the brain power to come up with something better.
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