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The 2020–2021 school year is underway. Some schools have opened their doors, while others are holding remote classes. No matter the situation you and your kids find yourselves in, you can be sure hectic weekday mornings are on the way. However, you can take a few simple steps to make things more organized. Consider the following: PLAN THE WHOLE WEEK. Instead of making lunch every morning before school, teach your kids about meal planning. On Sunday, for example, plan and make the lunches for the week. Then, it’s all grab and go! Remember to have dedicated space in the fridge just for these planned meals. POWER UP WITH BREAKFAST (AND LUNCH). Kids need a healthy, high-protein breakfast to mentally and physically power through the day. Incorporate foods like eggs, peanut butter, or Greek yogurt into your kids’ breakfast routine. Continue the trend at lunch with lean meats (like turkey or chicken), along with fruits and vegetables. Skip refined carbohydrates and sugars, both of which are detrimental to cognitive development and learning. ORGANIZE YOUR MORNING. Make calendars and lists, and commit to a weekly routine. These organizational tools will help get everyone through the school year, while keeping headaches to a minimum. Put it on paper or a whiteboard and stick it to the fridge or go digital with Google Calendars. For maximum organization, do both! MANAGE YOUR TIME. Part of being organized every morning and committing to a routine is realizing you’re on a schedule. Teach kids about the importance of managing time when there isn’t a lot of it to go around. Reward kids when they manage their time appropriately. MAKE ROOM FOR NEW RULES. Going from the flexibility of summer and being home from school for an extended period of time, the structure of the school year can be a tough transition for kids. Be open-minded and supportive as your kids deal with the more rigid structure of the school year, as well as new rules and expectations. This is especially important for kids transitioning to remote classes.
PEACH AND ARUGULA PASTA SALAD
Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
Nothing says summer like a pasta salad filled with your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables, and this combination is the perfect way to cap off a warm summer day!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 large fresh peaches, diced or sliced • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 cup corn • 6 cups arugula, packed
• 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes • 1/2 tsp sea salt • Pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for approximately 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and place in a separate bowl. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss with the feta cheese. 3. Add peaches, red onions, tomatoes, corn, and arugula to the pasta mixture. Lightly toss to mix well. Add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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