We live in a world that thrives on the black and white, but learning how to live comfortably in grey areas for ourselves and for our children can be a very useful practice in mindfulness. Give your children practice in noticing their own hunger cues so that they can recognize when their bodies are truly hungry. Also allow them to keep some sweet and savory snacks in areas that are easily accessible to them by helping them develop a sense of balance.
Key Takeaways:
- The holiday snacks and candies can beckon us adults to not be healthy in eating, then we should not be surprised when children don’t eat healthy at this times.
- Children need support. Just as they need support when learning to read and write, we parents should give them support when it comes to eating healthily.
- Help children to connect hunger levels with the amount of snacks they can consume. This is one problem that children find it hard to understand.
"For parents who are trying to feed children healthfully and teach long-lasting healthy eating habits, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah can certainly make for a taxing few months."
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/six-ways-to-teach-children-moderation-such-as-creating-snack-drawers-that-include-candy/2018/12/18/1ce7dd70-02d4-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?noredirect=on
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