| Don't use food as a reward. |
Reward your kids with a commitment of time. For example: 30 minutes of individual time with Mom or Dad. Other ideas: a trip to the park or a movie. |
| Keep healthy snacks around the house. |
Choose baked over fried. Carrots are a great snack. So is yogurt.
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| Make sure that your kids get enough protein. |
Peanut butter has a lot of protein. Just be sure to choose an organic one that is all peanuts and avoid any extra sugar.
Milk is also a good source of protein. Choose organic to avoid the hormones and pesticides that are often found in regular milk. |
| Watch the sugar even in “good” foods. |
Juices are full of sugar. Try diluting them with water or for more pizzazz, some seltzer water. |
| Cut down on sodas. Did you know that a regular soda has 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar? That’s more than 3 tablespoons! |
Put some fruit slices in a pitcher of water to give it a new flavor and make it more interesting to drink. |
| Don’t let kids eat in front of the tv. |
Nobody pays attention to how much they are eating or even if they’re full when they eat with distractions such as tv or video games. |
| Get kids to move more. |
Make it fun. Playing games such as king of the mountain, kick the can, or even tag are great ways to get kids moving while also having fun. |
