We all know that children like to feel like they have control over their lives. We want our children to have a healthy relationship with food, and giving them power over their own eating is a great place to start. Children need several small snacks throughout the day. This keeps their blood sugar levels consistent and gives them fuel for all of those Play at Home Mom activities we do with them. ;)
When we dictate to our children what to eat and how much, we are taking away their independence and teaching them not to listen to the natural signals from their body that tell them when they are full. Does that mean eating is a free-for-all? No. It means we offer healthy options and allow our children to make choices and listen to their body. The easiest way to do this – don’t keep junk in the house. Desserts and sweets can be a part of a healthy diet, but when sugar becomes a staple, then it’s a problem (and Im guilty of having days where we all consume too much sugar).
I started making snack bags a few months ago for my son, and was recently inspired to organize them even more into containers (as seen in pics). How does this work? When my son gets hungry, he gets his own snack - instilling independence and capability. What about meal time? We still have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If he goes for a snack just as lunch is being served, then the snack becomes part of his lunch. Pushing back lunch time and dinner time is also an option for us, if need be. Here are his current snack options. He doesn't have to ask, he just gets a snack when he is hungry (though he typically asks). He is not limited to these, but they are what is readily available to him at this time........
I started making snack bags a few months ago for my son, and was recently inspired to organize them even more into containers (as seen in pics). How does this work? When my son gets hungry, he gets his own snack - instilling independence and capability. What about meal time? We still have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If he goes for a snack just as lunch is being served, then the snack becomes part of his lunch. Pushing back lunch time and dinner time is also an option for us, if need be. Here are his current snack options. He doesn't have to ask, he just gets a snack when he is hungry (though he typically asks). He is not limited to these, but they are what is readily available to him at this time........
granola bars, raisins, bananas, oranges, sunflower seeds, and pistachio nuts
watermelon, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, carrots and cream cheese, and probiotic drinks
- AK
(MESE, MECD)
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