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If you notice your kids aren’t tired at bedtime or aren’t sleeping through the night even though you’ve powered down devices long before bedtime, consider whether they’ve become overtired during the day, which leads their bodies to produce cortisol, a stress hormone, to compensate. You may need to adjust naptime or add naps to help your child get the rest they need throughout the day when they’re starting a new routine. Make sure exercise is a part of the routine, as well, especially during transitional times. Physical activity helps the body sleep better by producing the hormobubb-nes we need to keep everything running smoothly. Since outdoor time is also essential to sleeping well, try combining the two. You can go for a walk or play a game of tag in the yard — just don’t do it right before bedtime, as this may make it harder for kids to fall asleep. Getting natural light each day helps your child’s body produce the melatonin they need to fall and stay asleep. An afternoon walk on a sunny fall day can do wonders for everyone. You’ll also get a mood boost from the sun’s rays and the chemicals produced during exercise. You can even turn your walk into a leaf-finding adventure for a craft project when you get home or a fun neighborhood scavenger hunt to challenge their brains!
A lot of what happens during the day contributes to good sleep. So, as you’re moving into your fall routine, get off to the best start by easing into it and creating a structure that allows your child to sleep well and start each day feeling refreshed.
GARDENING, GOLD, AND PHOTO SHOOTS 3 Fun Family Activities for Fall
It’s fall, which means social media will soon be saturated with pictures of your friends enjoying “classic” fall activities. Photos of leaf peeping, apple picking, and the occasional scarecrow run rampant. But rather than following the herd, you can make your family the trendsetter of unique fall activities! Here are a few outdoor endeavors your family will love. G et gardening . Fall is the time for harvest, but if you want to enjoy flowers in the spring, it’s also a time for planting. The cooler autumn air is easier on plants, but the soil is still warm enough for roots to grow before the ground freezes
for winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are all spring bulbs that need to be planted in the fall. Do a little research with your family to determine the best time to start planting in your area. P an for gold . Here’s one that’s really off the beaten path: Take your family on an adventure panning for gold! Start by planning a road trip out to an old ghost town. Many of them have great tourist attractions that include gold panning. You probably won’t get rich, but it will still be a fun story. If you’re not able to make the trip, you can always create a gold panning operation at home! Visit MessForLess.net/panning-for-gold-activity for a great step-by-step guide on how to go panning for gold in your own backyard. P lan a fall photo shoot . It’s time to freshen up those family pictures hanging around the house. The changing leaves provide a beautiful background for any family portrait. Better yet, the cooler temperatures mean that an outdoor photo shoot won’t be nearly as uncomfortable as it would be in the summer. You can take your pictures by the trees in the front yard or make a daytrip of it. What about pictures at the corn maze or pumpkin patch? It’s never too soon to start planning this year’s holiday card.
Spend this fall outdoors and create great newmemories with your family!
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