Promotion for Me Today
When winter rolls around, it’s easy for healthy habits to slip. Cold mornings make it tempting to stay indoors, seasonal bugs seem to do the rounds at school and daycare, and everyone can start feeling a little tired and sluggish.
The good news? Supporting your family’s wellbeing doesn’t have to involve a complete lifestyle overhaul. Small, consistent habits can make a big difference to how everyone feels throughout the colder months.
Why not turn winter wellness into a fun family challenge? See how many of these simple activities you can tick off together over the coming weeks.
1. Start the day with natural light
Even on cloudy days, getting outside for a few minutes in the morning helps reset your body’s internal clock and can boost mood and energy levels.
2. Go on a winter adventure
Don’t let chilly weather keep you indoors. Rug up and head out for a bush walk, beach stroll, playground visit or even a puddle-jumping expedition after the rain.
3. Eat the rainbow
Challenge everyone to eat five different coloured fruits and vegetables each day. Winter favourites like carrots, broccoli, pumpkin, mandarins and kiwifruit all count.
4. Warm up with homemade soup
A hearty vegetable soup is a simple way to pack plenty of nutritious ingredients into one meal. Let the kids choose a vegetable to add each time you make it.
5. Stay hydrated
It’s easy to forget to drink enough water when it’s cold. Encourage everyone to keep a drink bottle nearby throughout the day.
6. Prioritise sleep
Good sleep gives growing bodies and busy minds time to recover. Keep bedtime routines consistent, even during school holidays and busy weekends.
7. Get moving every day
Aim for at least 30 minutes of active play. Dance in the lounge, build an obstacle course indoors, or kick a ball around outside between showers.
8. Wash hands the right way
Good hand hygiene remains one of the easiest ways to help reduce the spread of winter bugs.
9. Open the windows
Fresh air helps improve ventilation indoors. Even opening windows for a short time each day can help keep your home feeling fresh.
10. Cook together
Children are often more willing to try healthy foods when they’ve helped prepare them. Choose one new winter recipe to cook together each week.
11. Laugh more
A family movie night, silly dance competition or favourite board game can lift everyone’s mood during darker evenings.
12. Take a screen break
Swap an hour of screen time for reading, puzzles, crafts or imaginative play to give growing brains a chance to recharge.
13. Practise kindness
Write a thank you note, bake for a neighbour or help someone in your community. Acts of kindness are good for everyone involved.
14. Spend time in nature
Research continues to show that spending time outdoors supports both physical and emotional wellbeing, even in winter.
15. Make family meals a priority
Sharing meals together gives everyone a chance to connect, chat about their day and enjoy nourishing food.
16. Learn something new
Winter is the perfect time to start a family project, whether that’s growing herbs indoors, learning simple yoga poses or trying a new craft.
17. Keep little bodies warm
Layers are your best friend during winter, especially for active children who move between indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
18. Check in on feelings
Winter can sometimes leave children (and adults) feeling flat. Take time to ask how everyone is doing and create opportunities for open conversations.
19. Support your family’s nutrition
While a balanced diet is the foundation of good health, some families choose to include supplements as part of their overall wellness routine, particularly during winter when nutritional needs may be harder to meet. If you’re unsure what’s right for your child or family, talk to your healthcare professional for personalised advice.
20. Celebrate your progress
Don’t worry about being perfect. Every healthy habit is a positive step. Celebrate the small wins together and keep encouraging each other throughout the season.
Make winter wellness a family habit
Winter wellness isn’t about avoiding every sniffle or following a strict routine. It’s about creating healthy habits that help your family stay active, connected, and resilient throughout the season.
Choose five challenges to start with, tick them off together and see how many you can complete before spring arrives. You might be surprised how a few simple changes can help everyone feel happier, healthier and ready to make the most of winter.
Kidspot tip: Create a family winter wellness basket stocked with tissues, hand sanitiser, water bottles, healthy snacks and any vitamins or supplements your family uses as part of their everyday routine. Having everything in one place makes it easier to stick with healthy habits all season long.
Why parents are choosing herbal support
More families are exploring natural, plant-based options that complement healthy daily habits. The Me Today Potent Herbal Children’s Liquids range offers several features parents appreciate:
- Gentle herbal formulations
- Natural, plant-based ingredients
- Designed specifically for children
- Easy-to-take liquid format
- Supports immunity, breathing comfort and sleep
- Formulated with a certified Naturopath
Rather than focusing on a single solution, many parents find that combining healthy lifestyle habits with targeted herbal support helps them feel more prepared for the realities of winter.
For more information about the Me Today Potent Herbal Children’s Liquids range, visit www.metoday.com. Me Today products are available at Chemist Warehouse NZ, Bargain Chemist, pharmacies and health stores nationwide.
7 July, 2026
