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Back-to-school season brings a fresh routine for the whole family. Earlier mornings, busy school days, homework, activities, and packed schedules can quickly mean more time indoors and less time outside.
As summer winds down, it’s a great time to take a closer look at your family’s daily habits—including how much time you spend outdoors and how those routines may affect your access to UVB light.
During summer, kids may spend more time outside playing, swimming, traveling, or simply enjoying longer days. Once school starts, that schedule can change dramatically.
A typical school day may include:
Even with plenty of sunshine outside, busy schedules can make it difficult to consistently spend time outdoors.
Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to UVB exposure from sunlight. It’s also available through certain foods and dietary supplements.
However, your access to UVB from sunlight can vary based on factors such as season, geographic location, time of day, weather, clothing, and how much time you spend outdoors.
That’s why the transition from summer to the school year can be a good reminder to pay attention to your family’s overall wellness routines.
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean putting wellness on the back burner. Small habits can make it easier to stay consistent.
Try looking for simple opportunities to incorporate outdoor time into your family’s routine. Walk to the bus stop, take an afternoon walk, play outside after school, or spend part of the weekend outdoors.
The goal isn’t necessarily to make major changes. Instead, focus on creating routines that realistically fit into your family’s schedule.
Sometimes, spending more time outdoors simply isn’t practical. Long school days, bad weather, homework, activities, and other responsibilities can limit opportunities for outdoor UVB exposure.
The Sperti Vitamin D Sunlamp provides UVB light for home use and can be incorporated into a regular routine when used exactly as directed. For adults looking for a convenient way to incorporate UVB exposure into their wellness routine, it can be an option when outdoor exposure is limited.
The beginning of the school year is about more than new classes and school supplies—it’s also an opportunity to reset daily routines.
As you get your family back into the rhythm of school, consider making time for outdoor activities, balanced nutrition, healthy sleep habits, and other routines that support overall wellness.
A new school year means a new schedule. With a little planning, you can make room for wellness right alongside everything else on the calendar.
Here’s to a bright start to the school year!
