Mommy Finger, Baby Finger

It’s been over a year since my child has physically gone to school. Today was her first day into third grade!

We’ve been prepping for back-to-school for the past couple of weeks – shopping for school supplies and snacks, going to bed early and visiting campus.

She’s been so excited, but as a parent I’ve been grappling with the pandemic and all its uncertainty. Is there a way to shut off all the noise and politics? I’m constantly filling up my cup with positivity, resilience and overall health. The pandemic pushed me closer to my family and I feel this is the best time to cultivate changes to health and wellness. It pushed me to have fun preparing nourishing meals in the kitchen to boost her immune system and to encourage movement. I love blasting Latin music while I cook. Lately, we’ve been running as a family at the park trails near our home. On Sunday, we ran three miles together!

My child’s health has been on my mind every day, since for the second straight year, I have to worry about keeping her safe. While there’s been so much attention given to the circulating variant and the vaccine, there isn’t much we can do for our children but help them boost their immune system. It’s almost impossible to prevent the spread of germs when kids are in the mix. That’s why below I’ll highlight four popular natural vitamins and supplements you should know about that can help keep your child’s immune system healthy and strong.

But first, let’s talk about… What is the Immune System?

Your immune system is a large network of organs, cells, and proteins. The immune system has one important role: to protect you from getting sick. Did you know that your immune system keeps track of each germ it has ever defeated? This way, if your body encounters foreign substances, the immune system works to recognize them and protect your body. While there’s no magic pill, you can make several lifestyle and dietary changes today to strengthen your immune system.

My Top 4 Supplements for my child’s immune health

We’ve been consuming these products for 3+ years. You can learn more here. If you make a purchase using the links included, I may earn commission.

• Blueberry, Açaí, Pomegranate, and Elderberry Soft Chews – RioVida Chews
• Natural Vitamin C Chews – Life C Chewable
• Vitamin Chewables for Immune System Wellness – RiteStart Kids & Teens
• Immune System Shake and Spray – Immune Spray Mint/Orange

For me, (if you’ve followed along my journey), I’m still big on pre/obiotics and digestive enzymes to manage my life with IBS. Research shows that a healthy gut also leads to better mental health, a healthy immune system and possibly healthier skin. Could that be the reason for my glow up?!

Last year I also added a Zinc supplement to my regimen and started prioritizing 8 hours of beauty sleep. I have found taking Melatonin helps me get a restful night’s sleep. Lastly, meditation is still very big for me. This helps me become more self-aware and pinpoint any stress. I would also add communication – simply asking my child how she is feeling or what she is thinking helps me better understand the source of her worries and anxiety. Together we work to push through those negative feelings during this uncertain time.