Returning to school after a long summer break can be exciting, but it can also often require significant adjustment for children. Waking up early in the morning after a relaxed summer routine, busy timetables, extracurricular activities and homework places new demands on both the body and mind.  

During this time, children need sustained energy, concentration, and immune support to maintain health and wellbeing. Whilst a balanced diet is important, busy schedules and fussy eaters could often be missing out on vital nutrients daily.  

A little extra nutrition can go a long way in supporting the immune system, staying focused and providing the energy for children to thrive when back-to-school. 

I would recommend taking a food state multivitamin supplement such as Nature’s Plus Animal Parade Gold Multivitamins. This is a complete daily multivitamin packed with vitamins, minerals, 20 organic whole foods, as well as vitamin D3 and live enzymes for high absorption. This gluten-free vegetarian multivitamin for children is also sweetened with xylitol to reduce plaque and encourage mineralisation of teeth and is suitable for children two years and above.  

Viridikid Multivitamin capsules for children is another supplement in capsule form, especially suitable for children from two years of age through to 14+, with a variable dose. For younger children, the capsules can be opened and mixed into juice, yoghurt, or smoothies, whilst older children may be able to swallow the capsules. This again contains vitamins and minerals for bone development, immunity, and concentration.  

Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, found in fish oil supplements are important for children for healthy growth, brain development, and physical wellbeing. Since we cannot make omega-3s, these essential fatty acids must be obtained from the diet. Studies indicate these fatty acids to help with concentration, healthy eyesight, and improved behaviour.  

Eskimo Kids Fish Oil capsules provide good strengths of EPA and DHA for daily use for children aged 4 to 12 years. These easy to swallow mini capsules are enriched with antioxidants which ensure freshness.   

For children who cannot swallow capsules, however small, or for children younger than four years, Bare Biology Action Heroes Omega-3 Fish Oil For Kids is a super strength omega-3 supplement with a Sicilian lemon natural flavour. Just one ml provides the same amount of omega-3s as a can of sardines. This fish oil supplement is suitable for babies from 6 months to children 12+.  

Helping your children with the right nutritional support can make them approach each day feeling confident, strong, focused, and able to take every opportunity that comes their way.