TIPS AND TRICKS
Set up a self service snack drawer
This will create independence and a healthy
relationship with foods.
Allow your kids to have their own snack
drawer in the refrigerator. These snacks can include cucumbers, apples, celery
sticks, almonds, peanuts and others that you may like them to try.
Children get excited when they are left to do things
for themselves without any supervision . So give them the opportunity to have their own private
snack drawer in the refrigerator and outside
of it as well.
This
of course comes with some tips and rules
·
Have a variety of snacks
This
keeps things interesting for kids as they have choices. When kids have a choice
over their food they are much more likely to eat what is in front of them.
·
Set guidelines or rules
Of course, you
don’t want to have too many rules because that ruins the fun. A couple
guidelines to keep everything organized and under control should be all you
need.
1. Let your kids
know that there are no refills until the next week. So
when a FAVORITE item is gone, that's it for the week.
2. Allow for only
two items a day ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A FRUIT
3. Be aware of temptations- Having healthy snacks ready to eat is a
great way to make sure your family has access to nutritious food in between
meals. However, you still need to be careful that these snacks are being
controlled.
