School is back in session and as I watch my child get on the bus and leave
for the day I just pray that she will be safe and or course pleasant to her
teacher all day. It can be very sad to sit and realize how little control I
have around my child's behavior on the bus or at school for the day.
However, I do know one thing I have control over with my kids... FOOD! I
have control over what they eat for breakfast, lunch, after school and
dinner! HOW? You might ask. Because I am the one buying the groceries!
I don't know how many times I have taken my kids to the grocery store and hear "Can we get this?" or "Mommy, so and so's mom puts
cookies in her lunch!". This use to bother me and I would usually
give in. Until I learned a very wonderful word, "NO!" And
when the big "WHY?" comes, without hesitation I say because I love you and that's
the end of it.
So much of the junk food that our children consume happens because we let
it. When you bring home chips, ice cream, pop, etc. you are enabling your
kids to eat unhealthy. But when you set up a "Safe Environment"
for them, they eat foods that are going to benefit there growth (physically and
mentally), energy level and attitude. And it also makes those Friday
night ice cream runs more special. Without it in the house, the kids will
be jumping for joy at the chance to go out and have family time while enjoying
a special treat. Why is it a special treat? Because it is not
available to them whenever they want.
Here are a few Snack
Replacement Ideas.
Water
instead of Pop (Cheaper
and Healthier)
Nuts/Raisins
instead of
Crackers
Homemade
Popsicles
instead of Ice Cream
Stovetop
Popcorn
instead of Microwave Popcorn
Oatmeal
Power Scoops instead
of Cookies
Homemade
No-Bake Bars instead of
Store Bought Bars
Carrots with Hummus or
Celery with Peanut butter
instead
of Chips and dip
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