mefordis
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- Jun 23, 2006
My 7 year old has turned into a very picky eater. She only wants packaged stuff while at school (my fault for allowing it), but now I"m trying to reverse it and get her to eat healthier. I know I can't do this cold turkey so I"m looking for advice.
Here's the thing: she gets VERY grossed out easily at school. She does not want to eat anything wet, hence, the packaged, carby foods.
Here is what I pack now:
- Fruit strip (she eats this)
- Bag of crispy cheddars or crispy wheats or pop chips (she eats this)
- cut carrots and celery sticks (she does NOT eat this, but I save them for her evening snack which she will then eat them, no problem).
- Barbara's animal cookies
Twice a week I let her get a snack at school which is usually a junky sweet treat like ice cream.
So, any experts on getting their kids to eat healthy (again - she used to!) please - will be so grateful for ideas!!
PS: Do you think I should allow the packaged food at school but be strict about the healthy fruits and vegetables at home?
Here's the thing: she gets VERY grossed out easily at school. She does not want to eat anything wet, hence, the packaged, carby foods.
Here is what I pack now:
- Fruit strip (she eats this)
- Bag of crispy cheddars or crispy wheats or pop chips (she eats this)
- cut carrots and celery sticks (she does NOT eat this, but I save them for her evening snack which she will then eat them, no problem).
- Barbara's animal cookies
Twice a week I let her get a snack at school which is usually a junky sweet treat like ice cream.
So, any experts on getting their kids to eat healthy (again - she used to!) please - will be so grateful for ideas!!
PS: Do you think I should allow the packaged food at school but be strict about the healthy fruits and vegetables at home?