Today mark's the official end of summer, and by tomorrow most kids will be back in school, hitting the books. Daily exercise, good sleep habits, and consistent good nutrition will help your child have the energy to soak up all that new found knowledge, but studying for midterms or writing that English paper can bring even the most well-rested, well-fed student down.

Snacks can give hard working kids a pick-me-up, and according to this article, the best foods for studying include carbs and comfort foods. But before you let your little Einstein reach for cookies and potato chips, keep in mind that healthy carbs will provide a slow and steady pipeline of energy to the brain, instead of the crash and burn roller coaster of refined carbs. So what's a healthy carb? Try serving your student treats like apples and peanut butter, grapes, whole grain cereals or pretzels, soup, warm milk, or even a glass of herbal tea.

These snacks won't guarantee A's and B's, but they will provide energy and cut down on stress while your child puts in that extra effort.