Include Massage in Your Back to School Checklist




Photo Credit:  Stux (Pixabay)

The phrase “back to school” conveys horror for some youngsters, but in many cases, pure joy for parents. Whether your summer has been chock-full of exciting and exhausting adventures or spending quality time at the cottage, it is now time to get back to the groove of routines. 

Let’s see what is important on the Back to School Checklist.

  1. School supplies:  Dig out that email sent out at the end of the last school year to print out the school supplies list.  Purchasing these items sooner than later will help you avoid crowds and the stress of last minute shopping.
  2. School wear:  Before you start shopping for new school wear, let the kids put on a fashion show to see what fits, what can be handed-down, or handed out.
  3. School bags:  Have you checked the condition of their school bags? Are they torn, irreparably stained or too small? When you are purchasing a backpack for your student, make sure it is a perfect fit.  If you buy one that is too large so that you don’t need to get one every year, you could be causing your child some serious back strain.  If the bottom of the backpack lands squarely on their butt, their center of gravity is compromised. You know the look – every time they take a step the backpack jumps up!  The backpack should sit high on the upper back, with strong wide adjustable straps, and land just below the waist.
  4. School bedtime routines:   How can you help your child adjust to school-day bedtime and encourage rest?  Massage of course! Massage helps calm the nervous system by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system which promotes rest and sleep.  Studies report that 2 x 20 min massages a week are enough to show significant improvement in ADHD children.
  5. School lunch:  If you haven’t been on top of the summer meal plan with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, it’s time everyone gets the proper nutrition to keep up with new schedules, studies and sleep.  Stock up on fresh to frozen seasonal vegetables to use in smoothies for breakfast when time is short. Make your own granola snacks with ingredients you recognize and enlist their help to make them personalized. Watch the sugar content in juices and other snacks. Plain yogurt with a packet of raisins or nuts will go much further. Fat is not the enemy, but sugar is!

 ArcoIris Refined Massotherapies’ team wish you a healthy and happy back to school!  Make sure that you carve out time for you and your family for well-deserved massages and holistic therapies to keep everyone balanced and energized.  


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Book a Massage/Reiki session for Yourself and Your Child will get a 20 min Massage/Reiki session for FREE*!

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* Children under 13 years get a 20 min FREE Massage/Reiki session.  Children 13 - 17 years get 50% off a 30-60 min Massage/Reiki session. Taxes not included; cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotions; transportation fee not included; open file fee not included for first time clients. Customer must purchase a 60-90 min Massage/Reiki session.  Limited to one (1) deal per customer.  Promotion expires on September 31st, 2019. 






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