I’ve written before about the craziness of mornings in our house. It’s not necessarily getting easier. I’m trying to stick to a workout routine but being a single mom, it’s in the morning or there is no exercise to be had. It always feels like a harried rush.
Will and I fly through getting dressed. I organize his backpack and my stuff the night before. I leave our bags, with shoes and other stuff by the back door ready to grab as we run out. I try to be uber-organized on this front so we don’t skip through the most important part of the morning, breakfast.
Not only do I place a huge importance on sitting down with Will in the morning to catch up before our days start, but I know how important a full tummy is for him when he goes into the classroom. We are fortunate that we’re able to swing this.
1 in 7 Canadian children could be starting school on an empty stomach!
Not everyone can. Did you realize that 1 in 7 children in Canada live below the poverty line and could be starting school on an empty stomach? How can these kids be expected to learn when they’re hungry? This is where the Breakfast Club of Canada comes in. This not-for-profit is dedicated to providing school breakfast programs with funding and services so all kids can start their days ready to learn and succeed. Amazing.
Even more amazing? This year NIVEA is partnering with the Breakfast Club of Canada and donating $25,000 to the organization. NIVEA’s donation will contribute towards helping to feed 130,000 Canadian children start on equal footing with those able to have an awesome breakfast before their day starts. Every time you pick up a NIVEA product, you’re helping them to support Breakfast Club of Canada. Cool right?
Breakfast of Champions!
I can tell you, I’m feeding 1,000 kids with the amount of NIVEA anti-wrinkle product that I’ve needed since school started!
Do you sit down with your kids for breakfast?
If you want to learn more about NIVEA’s partnership with the Breakfast Club of Canada, visit their Facebook page!
This post was sponsored by NIVEA. All experiences and opinions are my own.
Breakfast is great
Because we all live very busy lives in our household and we need that boost of energy to get the day started!
When everybody eats breakfast, I know they are all starting the day off on the right foot
Breakfast time is important to my family because it’s a great way to start the day, eating a nutritious breakfast and spending time together before starting out our busy days.
Breakfast time is important to my family, because it gives them a good start to the day. Allows us to go over the plan for the day and make sure everyone is on track
Breakfast time is important in my family because starting breakfast off the right way effects your mood for most of the day, plus you should always try to start the day right with a nutritious meal
Healthy way to start the day!
We don’t share breafkfast time together and I have to say – it encourages less communication between family members. You start the morning alone, eating on the run, and the day can easily continue that way.
a good nutritional start to the day
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day whether you’re off to work, school, play or an early workout@
Breakfast time is important in our home because we can all get a chance to fill our bodies with healthy hearty food while we get ready to head out into the world for another busy day. Plus if we eat together we get to review what we are all up to that day. Thanks!
Among other reasons, on cold Winter mornings it is important for the kids to have a warm breakfast in their belly before they venture out on a cold dark Winter bus ride to school.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as well as a time for everyone to get a few minutes together and let everyone know whats happening in their lives today. Plus its really the only meal of the day when we are all together in one place.
I want my kids to be prepared for learning each morning. This is why I make them a healthy, nutritious breakfast that will feed their bodies and minds.
Breakfast is important for us because it gives us our energy for the day, we talk about what we have going on, and just get to prepare for the day as a family.
It sets the stage for your day and you want that stage swept and lighted so having breakfast lets you go with a full tummy and fed body and brain, it is also a great example to set for your kids to help ensure they realize the value of breakfast!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the fuel that wakes up your brain and body and helps you with the performing at your best for the day ahead.
For us breakfast is one of the only times where we are around the table at the same time. Its a great time to find out what we each have planned for the day (even though most of us are usually half asleep still lol) and to enjoy the most important meal of the day. I have always told the kids a good breakfast will help fuel the rest of your busy day, and is very important.
For us breakfast is fundamental in having a good day with our girls. Our oldest struggles with moods/low blood sugar and if she doesn’t eat a wholesome breakfast, within about 15 minutes of stepping out of bed she’s a bear. It’s also impossible for her to understand why she’s so upset and it will leave her struggling all day. A good breakfast, with good convo and she’s set to go!
For morning bonding, and to prepare everyone for the day ahead! Can’t function on an empty stomach!
a healthy, nutritionally balanced breakfast gives my family all they need to grow and go on, especially after being without food all night (hence the name of break fast). we all benefit from alert minds, healthy bodies. thanks
It is important to us because we know that nutrionally breakfast can be the most important meal of the day. It also gives us a chance to say hello and talk about the day ahead.
It is so important that they go to school with a full belly. That way they can concentrate better and they have the energy to make until lunch to fuel back up. Making the best choices is important to, because it is so easy to send them off on “filler” foods.
I like the time when the kids are eating breakfast and i’m making their lunches. We chat about school and I know their bellies are full. Waiting a couple hours for a snack at school isn’t any fun if you’ve skipped breakfast.
Whether its eggs, toast or cereal…breakfast time is so important because eating well sets the body and mind the way it is meant to be. Twitter fan@plumerea
Breakfast time is important in my family because it’s the only way to start the day right, and give you enough energy until lunchtime.
Breakfast time is important in my family as its one of the few chances that we have time to eat and talk with each other
its great becasue he is busy with school sports and me with work its our half hour catch up
It’s a great time to talk and relax with the family and put nutrition in out body and rev. up our brain for the busy day ahead.
breakfast time sets a routine for the kids , which they all need
Breakfast energizes me. Oatmeal keeps me full until lunch and this keeps me alert and awake. 🙂
Breakfast sets the tone for the day. If breakfast is a calm time and the kids are feeling good about themselves, it usually carries through the day. It’s the best thing you can do for your kids. And a good healthy meal is a great start for their bodies.
It gets me ready to start the day
It’s a great way to start each day.
Making time for a healthy breakfast is important and it’s an opportunity to spend time with the family.
Breakfast time is important in my family because skipping it means enduring a day laden with grumpiness, fatigue and therefore, no productivity.
Breakfast is so important for my family because it prepares us for the day ahead of us! It’s very important for thr body’s metabolism to eat breakfast every day.
breakfast time for our family is important because we talk to each other about our coming day while setting ourselves us with a nutricious breakfast
Breakfast time is important because it is the kicks tart fuel to start their day, I always make sure there is something in their stomachs before they face the world! Can’t think well on an empty stomach.
Breakfast is an important time to sit down with my family before the crazy rush of a hectic day starts – a nice time to chat about the day and our plans for it!
Breakfast time is so important to our family because this is when we start our day with nutritious food. We also plan the rest of our day together.
Breakfast time is important to my family because a healthy, social start to the day sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Breakfast is important because a healthy breakfast is important,its a great start to the day 🙂
Starting the family with a healthy breakfast means we have energy for our day. I also like to sit down for our first meal to discuss the coming day and make any necessary plans. It’s an important time to connect before the business of life takes over.
Breakfast is important as it gives you energy and nutrients. It helps (especially for kids) to grow and be able to concentrate better. And it also give the family time together to see what everyone is doing for the day.
It’s important to wake up your system so you can start to burn calories. It’s also a way we touch base before starting our day.
Breakfast time important in my family because that is when we discuss our daily plans.
Breakfast is important as it fills them up and keeps them from snacking all day.
Breakfast is important in our family because it sets us up for the rest of the day. We always eat breakfast no matter how much time we have.
It is the most important meal of the day because it provides the nutrients and energy needed for the day, and using your brain in school burns alot of calories! Breakfast also gets our metabolism going and keeps us from binging later on.
Breakfast time is important in my family as we need to start the day eating healthy and also its a time to connect with each other before we each go off for day.
A great start to our day! Everyone is nourished and good to go. A little family time.
It gives energy for the day.
Breakfast is very important because after sleeping all night it is time to fuel our bodies. Everyone including kids should eat breakfast to be more alert and be able to concentrate.
Breakfast time is so important – its the start of the day, it gives you the energy to face the day and is a great time for everyone to get together and discuss what they are expecting from the day ahead.
it is a time for us to get started on the right foot. This is the time where we can chat over our juice (kids) coffee (mom) and connect, we can also chat about plans for the day and make sure the grown ups have their breakfast too it lets the kids know it really is important to feed your body!
breakfast is SO important because it fuels not just her little body, but gives me an opportunity to set a good tone to start her day off with, I try to be cheerful and loving and talk about something we are going to do together later that she can look forward to,
or remind her of something fun happening in school that day.
attitude is everything, and if we start the day off on the right foot, it is likely to continue that way.Important too that I rise even as little as 10 minutes earlier, this makes us less rushed and being less rushed makes it easier to maintain a calm and loving atmosphere. I feel better about myself too when we start the day on a good note, and would much rather sacrifice 10 minutes of sleep to spend those minutes at the table with her.
sadly we only get to eat together as a family on weekends as we are all on different schedules M-F, but nothing beats mom making pancakes, dad BBQing the bacon, fruit smoothies, a pot of tea and a pot of coffee – it brings us together, eating slowly and talking about, whatever …
breakfast is important to my family because it gets us going, gives us fuel , and can set the tone for the day
Breakfast is important to us because it gives us energy and keeps the brain active until lunch.
It’s time to connect. All meals together are. Talk about the day ahead, worries, fears, plans, anything goes.
It gives us great fuel to start our busy day ahead.
Great post! I remind my kids all the time how important it is for them to eat breakfast because it’s great fuel for starting their day off and getting their brain working!
Breakfast is important as it is the start of the day. It is good to get a nutricious breakfast, so you can put your best foot forward the rest of the day.
Breakfast time is important because we get time to spend with each other
its important to my family because its a good time to sit down and have a good conversation .. its a great way to start out everyday!
Breakfast is a good time to spend together – we do the crossword as a family.
Breakfast is important in our family because it gives us a time together to start the day and to share a meal before the hectic days begin.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives us the fuel we need to get our day off to a great start.
Breakfast time is important in my family as we need to eat well to fuel our day. Also we chat about what is going on that day. Thanks.
Breakfast provides a great start to the day and fills us up with energy before lunchtime.
It makes us start the day full of energy and happiness
Creates a good start to the day
Breakfast to us is the most important meal of the day. It is a great way to start your day off healthy and strong. Gives a chance for our boys to bond with their dad who works nights as well. There fav is turkey bacon and tomatoe sandwiches
Breakfast is important because it gives us fuel for our busy day.
Breakfast time is important for me and my family because it is the most important meal of the day! Fuel for my boys minds and learning for the school days and for me,energy and well-being!
Breakfast time is important because of course it gives my children what they need to get their day going but on top of that it is about the “here we go”, “let’s have a great day” and the “I’ll see you soon but let’s rock this” start that we give to each other. I am a single Mom of 2 and we don’t see each other again until 4:45 so this is our crazy busy time of love before we are off and running 🙂
Breakfast is very important to our family . Not only are we fueling up for the day but we also go over the plans for the day . Being a working mom of 2 this time is needed to stay on top of the family plans . My girls also know that breakfast is brain food and starts the day off right!
Having the time to relax, eat a nutritious breakfast, enjoy the family time and just bonding before the busy was day is important.
Breakfast is important because the 10 minutes that we share around the table, enjoying a healthy meal,gives my family the start they need to make it through the day.
Breakfast is important as it gives us energy to start our busy day of school, and work.
Breakfast is important for us because it gives my daughter and I a chance to sit and enjoy some quiet-ish time together. And on the weekends, when my husband is home it’s especially important because Daddy makes breakfast and loves to feed his family,
It is important because not only are tummies empty in the morning, breakfast fills them up and provides energy through the morning until lunch time. It is also fuel for their brain!
Family breakfast gives us the fuel to have a great day!
For us it means a little time in the morning to actually get together and start our day off right. Not only the food but the same quiet moments we would have talking at dinner often take place at breakfast too.
Even though I don’t sit down with my kids for breakfast (I’m making lunches while they eat) its always a time to go over everyone’s plans for the day and spend a few minutes together before everyone rushes off to school or work
We only get to sit down for breakfast on weekends, but this time is special because the kids can tell us about their week and the stuff they learned in school and it gives us a time to relax as a family
Breakfast is the only meal in our family we always have together. we are all off at dinner time to activities, so we make sure we connect every morning at breakfast and go over our days & talk about what’s important to us.
Breakfast is important in my house because it gets eceryone moving and it’s a time when we all go over what is happening that day.
Breakfast is important for us because it gives us a chance to sit together as a family before we start our day
Breakfast is important because we love to be together, talk about the day ahead, share a spiritual thought together to start the day off right!
It sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Breakfast is important for our family because we can figure out what’s going on for the day and get that required energy to make it through to lunch.
Its important because its a proven fact people function better when they start their day off with a complete breakfast. I like knowing that the needed energy is in our bodies to get our day started.
Our family would be low in energy, low blood sugar & down all day long without breadfast.
it’s the most important meal of the day
It is an important meal in our day because we get to touch base with each other before the busy day begins. And also because eating breakfast gives us energy to make it through the morning
breakfast time is so important for us to ‘regroup’ as a family and to see what’s on everyone’s day will be like.
even tho’ i’m eating milk-less miniwheats out of a bowl i’m still with the girls. we do talk about the day and get them a good start. it’s important to connect as much as possible since they’re away all day. every little bit helps!
you also need a slow cooker and make this….
1 cup steel cut oats
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup peeled and chopped apple
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Place the steel cut oats, water, apple, raisins, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract into a slow cooker, and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Cover the cooker, set to Low, and allow to cook 6 to 7 hours (for firm oats) or 8 hours (for softer texture). I use maple syrup to drizzle on as well!
Breakfast is important to our family because it gets the day off to a good start. Who wants to start the day hungry – the body and mind just don’t function well. Kudos to Breakfast Clubs of Canada!
Breakfast is important to our family because as parents we want to make sure the kids have enough to eat to provide them enough energy to get them through the school day. It’s also a great way to start off the morning together and chat what we will be doing for the day.
With a child that never wants to get out of bed, time is never on our side, however there is always time for a healthy breakfast, not always sitting down together, but with time to chat about the upcoming day. Happy times!:-)
Sadly, there’s really isn’t time for us to sit down together in the morning, unless we woke up 30 minutes earlier, which I will never do… but yeah, the morning is still a mad-dash – they eat while I get the lunches and bags together. But they eat a good breakfast – can’t skip the most important meal of the day!!
(Oy, that boy’s face…)