Golden Hour: Finding the Best Supplement Time for Your Child
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Intro
Some kids take their vitamins like candy at breakfast. Others resist until bedtime. The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all “perfect” time — but there is a best time for your child.
Factors That Matter
🕒 Digestive rhythm: Some supplements are better absorbed with food.
🧠 Attention span: Younger kids may focus better in the morning.
🛏️ Evening calm: Some routines, like probiotics or magnesium, help with sleep if taken at night.
How to Discover Their Sweet Spot
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Try different routines for 3 days each and observe mood, digestion, and resistance.
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Let them choose: “Do you want to take it with breakfast or after dinner?”
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Associate it with a positive cue (like brushing teeth or story time).
Science Backs Flexibility
A study in Appetite (2019) shows that when kids participate in choosing the time of their supplement routine, long-term consistency improves.