| Here they come! The backpacks get tossed | | | | of the 4 foods on their plate to eat and the 4th |
| down and everyone is scrambling in the fridge or | | | | item they have to at least try. This puts the |
| cupboard for something to eat. Dinner will not be | | | | control into their hands and you may soon see |
| ready for an hour and you need some healthy | | | | them finishing their entire plate. |
| snacks for your kids that are cool and will not get | | | | 4. Do not get rid of all the junk food in the house. |
| pushed back across the counter at you, with a | | | | You are setting yourself up for a battle. It is ok |
| big "yuck" to follow. | | | | to eat junk food once in awhile. Make it a rule in |
| You know the kids need to eat more fruits and | | | | your house that you have to eat something good |
| veggies but you do not have the energy to fight | | | | before something bad. |
| with them to eat healthy. There are days you | | | | 5. Set a good example for your kids. Healthy |
| just want to get them to eat the good stuff | | | | snacks for your kids will do wonders for you as |
| without screaming, crying or attitudes. There are | | | | well. |
| a few things you can do to encourage your kids | | | | Depending on the age of your children, you need |
| to eat healthy. | | | | to spice it up once in awhile to keep them |
| 1. Let the kids help you pick out the fruits and | | | | interested. Healthy snacks for your kids do not |
| vegetables at the store. Teach them how to tell | | | | have to be boring. You can play games, cut the |
| when a fruit is ripe or not. | | | | fruits and veggies into shapes, make a smoothie |
| 2. Have the kids take turns being your helper in | | | | or a juice drink. Hold off on buying a specific kind |
| the kitchen. Teach them how to peel carrots or | | | | of fruit or veggie for awhile and then introduce it |
| slice potatoes. | | | | again and see what happens. It works with toys |
| 3. Do not get stressed out if they do not eat | | | | that you put away for awhile. They will play with |
| everything on their plate. Tell them to pick 3 out | | | | those toys all day as if it was brand new. |