I was convinced that if kids were given a chance to grow their own food in the backyard or patio garden, they would eat just about anything they grew. Turns out I was almost right!
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In my post on eating dinner together as a family, I admit that sometimes I cut corners by ordering pizza for dinner. During an interview with the group Thriving Schools, I also mentioned surviving the work-kid juggle by ordering pizza at times. I was asked about the wisdom of these admissions.
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Grown-ups choose what food is served; kids choose what to eat and how much. If trusted, kids will eat the right amount of food their bodies’ need. Some days kids grow more than other days. Some days they move more than other days. Growth and exercise create energy (or, calorie) needs and the body feels this need as hunger. Only the child knows when they‘re hungry.
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Does giving your child vitamins help keep them healthy? Or, as a friend put it, does it “just make them have expensive pee?”
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While our kids were home learning remotely it may have felt like “snack-time” was all the time. I know that’s been true around my house! Now that they’ve headed back to school, it’s back to making school lunches!
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Parents worry about their children. Believe me, raising 3 kids has made this clear! I also know that fretting about what and how much our kids eat will backfire.
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Like many parents, I begin my day with a mug of strong coffee. Caffeine can help with the sleep deprivation that can come with the job of being a parent! But my caffeine habit isn’t something I worry much about – for the most part it’s considered safe for adults in moderation. But what about kids?
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Sometimes it seems hard to get all the needed nutrients into your child. Young children need to snack frequently throughout the day. You can use your child’s need to snack to help you meet these nutritional goals. In other words, make snacks count!
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