08/11/2026
Ready, Set, and Back to School! 🎒📚
August is here—new backpacks, new friends, and those early morning alarms are right around the corner! Before the school year kicks off, a few simple healthy habits can help kids (and parents) feel energized, focused, and ready for success.
Here’s a quick look at what can make a big difference:
✅ Rebuild the routine – Shift bedtime earlier little by little, get consistent wake-up times going, pack nutrient-dense breakfasts & lunches, and set those evening screen curfews.
✅ Pack smart & move safely – Check backpack weight (keep it under 10–15% of body weight and wear both straps!), practice safe walking/biking routes, review bus rules, and make sure car seats & seat belts fit right every single ride.
✅ Stay on top of health checks – Immunizations, physicals, vision & hearing screenings, and updated medication/allergy plans for the school nurse.
Small daily choices—like a good breakfast, enough sleep, a properly fitted helmet, or using the crosswalk—really do add up.
The MORE HEALTH team is already getting ready for another exciting year in the classroom! Starting September 21, we’ll be back in schools across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties sharing engaging health and safety lessons with students.
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August brings excitement filled with new friends, backpacks, and the return of early morning alarms. Before the first school bell rings, a few simple healthy habits can help children and families stay energized, focused, and ready for a successful school year.