January 2025- Healthy Lifestyle

Hello wonderful parents and students!

As January unfolds, we embark on a journey of well-being tailored just for you. This month's theme is all about embracing a Healthy Lifestyle – making smart choices, staying active, and ensuring restful sleep. Join us as we dive into fun and accessible ways to nurture your health and happiness.  At Glendon school, we will be focusing on making better choices for ourselves. We have Successful Families, Successful Kids coming in to our school starting this month presenting a variety of age-appropriate topics, such as healthy relationships, social skills training, vaping, stress lessons, etc. 

Resource Roundup: Nurturing Well-Being

Discover these handpicked resources suitable for parents and students of all ages, designed to inspire a healthy lifestyle:

•  How much physical activity for your school-age child?
•  Healthy Snacking
•  Healthy Drinks
• Raising Our Healthy Kids

Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle: Tips for Students

Students, let's embrace a vibrant life:

1. Healthy Eating Habits: Enjoy colorful fruits and veggies for a nutritious diet. Eat a variety of foods, stay hydrated and don't skip meals.   
2. Get Moving: Engage in physical activities you love every day. Go for a walk, find activities you love or simply stretch. 
3. Sleep is Essential: Create a calming bedtime routine for restful sleep. Stick to a schedule, try winding down an hour before bed and avoid screens and heavy meals close to bedtime. 
4. Keep a Positive Mindset: Practice gratitude by taking a moment each day to think of one thing you're thankful for. Positive self-talk is powerful; remind yourself that you are capable, strong and worthy. 
5. Stay Social and Build Support: Strong relationships and surrounding yourself with positive people can help you feel connected and supported.
6. Manage your Time Effectively: Create a schedule, use a planner, prioritize tasks and take breaks. 
7. Establish Productive Study Habits: Create a study routine to improve focus and productivity. Avoid procrastination; tackle assignments early to avoid the stress of last-minute cramming. 
8. Be Mindful of Screen Time:  Excessive screen time can affect sleep and lead to anxiety. Set boundaries and use apps to limit screen time. 
9. Practice Good Hygiene: Wash your hands regularly to avoid sicknesses. Make sure to take regular showers and to keep your living space clean and tidy. 

Living a healthy lifestyle isn't about being perfect, it's about making choices that nurture your mind and body. It's about finding balance in your life. 

Connect with Our Student Advocacy Counsellor: Here for You

Need guidance or wish to discuss well-being? Our Student Advocacy Counselors are ready to help. Reach out at natalie.heffner@nlsd.ab.ca or call 780-635-3881. Let's continue our journey of well-being and vitality together.

Here's to a January filled with vibrant health, joyful exercise, and peaceful sleep. Let's nurture a healthy lifestyle and embrace the year with vitality!