Heading back to school with big feelings & brave hearts.

Back-to-school season is upon us, and we’re here to support you with essentials to start the year off strong!

Quick tips with Aliza

Tip #1: All emotions are welcome!

Back-to-school season can bring up big feelings that the little ones might not understand yet. Encourage them to talk about what they’re feeling, and reassure them that it’s perfectly normal to experience nervousness when it comes to change. Create a safe space for them to talk and find ways to build their confidence together.

Quick tips with Aliza

Tip #2: Parents need support too.

When talking about back-to-school nerves, parents often get left out of the conversation. It’s normal and completely okay for you to feel anxious, too. Remember to take care of yourself so you can be there for your kiddo with your fullest energy. Make time to wind down or chat with friends who use a parenting style you admire.

Quick tips with Aliza

Tip #3: Test out the routine together.

A week before the first day of school, test out their new routine to ensure they feel comfortable with the transition. Let them practice getting ready on their own, and show them what mornings will look like. During this time, setting up playdates with their friends and visiting the school will help refamiliarize them with the new environment.

Quick tips with Aliza

For more tips and guidance on this transitional period back to school, visit our blog.

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Aliza Shupac MSW, RSW

Aliza Shupac is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with 15 years of experience. She founded MamaCare to provide the support she wished she had and offer guidance to new moms.

Take a moment
to breathe.

When you or your little one is feeling anxious, whether it’s the back-to-school jitters or big moments, take a moment to follow this simple breathing exercise. All it takes is 5 minutes of daily deep breathing to ease the mind and reduce anxious feelings.

What’s inside the prize pack?

Orange Naturals product bundle

Kids Probiotics Chewables
Delicious Berry

A source of probiotics that may promote a favourable gut flora. Formulated with 2000IU of vitamin A and 30mg of vitamin C to help support immune function.

Kids Magnesium Drink Mix
Orange Tangerine

Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth with 100 mg of easily absorbable magnesium that is gentle on digestion.

Kids Omega-Squeeze
Peach Mango Mania

Help support cognitive health and brain function with omega-3 fatty acids. This formula contains 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA in each serving.

Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C Liquid
Delicious Blueberry

Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus. Helps to maintain immune function with 50mg of vitamin C and 55mg of elderberry extract.

Kids Zinc + C Chewables
Delicious Orange

Helps to maintain immune function with 100mg of vitamin C and 12mg of zinc. Formulated in an orange-flavoured chewable format.

Orange Naturals product bundle

Kids Probiotics Chewables
Delicious Berry

A source of probiotics that may promote a favourable gut flora. Formulated with 2000IU of vitamin A and 30mg of vitamin C to help support immune function.

Kids Magnesium Drink Mix
Orange Tangerine

A source of probiotics that may promote a favourable gut flora. Formulated with 2000IU of vitamin A and 30mg of vitamin C to help support immune function.

Kids Omega-Squeeze
Peach Mango Mania

Help support cognitive health and brain function with omega-3 fatty acids. This formula contains 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA in each serving.

Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C Liquid
Delicious Blueberry

Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus. Helps to maintain immune function with 50mg of vitamin C and 55mg of elderberry extract.

Kids Zinc + C Chewables
Delicious Orange

Helps to maintain immune function with 100mg of vitamin C and 12mg of zinc. Formulated in an orange-flavoured chewable format.

Back-to-school Set

Start the school year fresh with a new backpack and lunch set! We’ve partnered with melii to give away a two-tier bento and tumbler that is secure and easy to open. 100% food safe and free from harmful chemicals (BPA-free, lead-free, PVC-free and cadmium-free).

Melii two-tier Bento with utensils

1 Melii Tumbler with straw

1 Headster Kids colourful Backpack

Orange Naturals Kids Swag

Kids Stickers

Kids Activity Book

Kids Stuffy (Character may vary)

Enter the giveaway!

Ready for a back-to-school giveaway? We want to hear about a moment or tip that has helped your little one prepare for a new school year!
Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 prize packs by sharing a story or piece of advice that has helped your kiddo feel calm and confident about starting school.

Giveaway details

This giveaway will run from August 10th to September 10th, 2026. Winners will be contacted via email by the Orange Naturals team in September.

To be eligible to enter, participants must be:

Legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec
Parents or caregivers
The age of majority in their province or territory of residence
For full contest rules and information, visit orangenaturals.com/contests.

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