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Back-to-school
Morning Mayhem
Help for Frazzled Moms-to-be
By Katherine Bontrager
And Lewis is a big proponent of the belief that simple planning goes a long way. "Make sure your kids' clothes are assessable to them, so they can easily dress themselves," she says. "And place all shoes in one area of the house so they're never lost. As well, have one area in the home designated for homework and backpacks, so papers are easily found. And use a 10-minute warning so your kids can be ready to walk out on time."
"My favorite quick breakfast is one that I eat nearly every morning, and it's really healthy, too," Luhrs says. "All I do is buy organic, steel cut oats and pour boiling water over the top just to cover the oats. Let it sit till the water soaks in and the oats are softened – usually maybe three to five minutes. Top with fresh or thawed frozen fruit. Add milk and, if you like, a handful of nuts and seeds and you have a very healthy, easy breakfast."
Lunches can be a more pressing issue, especially if your children aren't old enough to pack their own. But most youngsters can at least help in some way and specify what they find most tempting.
"The way to have good sandwich fixins on hand is to think of a sandwich like a wardrobe – have mix-and-match basics on hand," Luhrs says. "Buy different healthy bread and interesting fillings like hummus or pesto, any kind of interesting sauces and fillings that are healthy. Then keep on hand different protein sources such as fun cheeses and lunch meats. Finally, have veggies such as tomatoes, sprouts or any kind of veggie that kids will eat in a sandwich. The biggest trick is to start kids eating healthy food early so it becomes second nature."
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