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]]>Some days, you child tells you they only like cheese sandwiches, and then on others they insist they will only eat ham. Use a bento style lunchbox (one divided into multiple compartments) to provide them with a deconstructed sandwich. Place the bread and fillings (such as sliced cheese, ham, cucumber slices, and tomatoes) in the box, then it’s up to your child to put whichever fillings they fancy into the bread at lunchtime. Giving your child some choice, and letting them build their own lunch, will make them feel more involved in decisions about what they’re eating and so they’re more likely to finish the sandwich. Keep talking with them, to see if their preferred fillings change so that you can switch up what you’re putting in the lunchbox.
Get your child to write a list of five favorite dinners, remember to encourage them to include a few healthier options. Then, when you’re making one of their favorite dinners in the evening, make a little extra so they can take the leftovers to school the next day. Often, fussy children fear eating foods that are unknown to them. If they know you’ve put the leftovers in their lunchbox, they will feel happier, knowing exactly what flavors and textures to expect at lunchtime.
Let your child know that you will agree to them having one treat in their lunchbox, but only if they help you make it. Whether they opt for a cupcake, chocolate chip cookie or candy, if you’ve spent time making it together, they will feel excited to eat their own creation at lunchtime. If they are really struggling to eat the rest of their lunch, gently encourage them by telling them you can do more baking and cooking together at home if you see that they are consistently finishing their lunch. Most children will love to feel grown up by helping with the cooking at home, so this will be a big incentive for most children to eat what you’ve packed for them.
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]]>Fruit snacks may have the word “fruit” jammed in there, but they’re actually packed with sugar and artificial sweaters, so they’re far from being a healthy snack option.
If you’re a busy parent, Lunchables may seem like a godsend, but they’re anything but. These pre-packed meals consist of overly processed foods, mostly packed with saturated fats, sodium, and preservatives.
Juice boxes are a pretty popular lunch box item, but your kid will do much better with plain old water because these juices offer no nutritional value apart from empty sugars and calories.
You may be tempted to pack a candy bar as a special treat for your little ones, but this is a huge no-no. Go with fruits or a healthy yogurt instead because they won’t give your little one a sugar overload.
Potato chips are a pretty convenient and popular snack, but they’re also extremely unhealthy due to the high amount of sodium and processed fats they contain.
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]]>The post 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Lunch Box For Your Kid appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Keep your child’s appetite in mind when picking a lunch box to make sure the size and capacity are appropriate. You want a lunch box that can hold enough food without being too bulky or big.
It’s worth investing extra in lunch boxes made from durable and safe materials, ranging from BPA-free plastic and stainless steel to silicone, glass, and even bamboo.
Keep in mind your little one will have to carry their lunch box around all day long, and put extra effort into finding a model that’s lightweight and easy to carry, ideally one with sturdy handles or straps.
Lunch boxes that offer multiple compartments or dividers are super popular for a reason. They make it easier for your child to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal because you can pack a variety of food without mixing them together.
You don’t want your kid to deal with the nightmare of having their lunch leak all over their bag, so make sure to look for a lunch box that’s leak-proof and easy to clean.
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]]>The post Jennifer Garner Explains Her Approach to Packing Her Kids’ Lunchboxes appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The 13 Going on 30 actress has three children with her ex-husband Ben Affleck: Violet Anne Affleck (born in 2005), Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck (born in 2009), and Samuel Garner Affleck (born in 2012). Her kids are either teens or reaching their teenage years, but Garner still enjoys packing their lunchboxes.
In addition to being a Hollywood superstar, Garner is co-founder of Once Upon a Farm Organic, and she fully understands the importance of packing a healthy meal for her kids. Even if they have lunch at school and she doesn’t have to prepare a full meal, Garner always makes sure to pack a healthy snack because she knows their lunchtime is limited.
“They don’t have that much time to eat! And lunchtime is also their recess or break time, so they really eat the bare minimum so they can go out to play… You just want them to grab something they like and that’s good for them and has some nutrition,” the actress told People.
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]]>Plastic lunch boxes are a pretty popular option because they’re budget-friendly and lightweight, but they’re not extremely durable and people often avoid them due to BPA concerns.
Stainless steel is one of the most durable lunch box materials, amazing at heat retention, but these lunch boxes are not extremely popular due to their heaviness and the lack of fun kid-friendly designs.
Glass is a pretty popular lunch box material because it’s dishwasher-friendly and great at retaining heat, but many people avoid it because it’s easily breakable and pretty heavy.
Silicone lunch boxes have become pretty popular in recent years thanks to their lightweight, flexible compact design. Unfortunately, they’re not great at retaining heat and can pick up odors over time.
If you’re looking for the most eco-friendly option on the market, a bamboo lunch box is just the thing you need. Despite being lightweight and durable, bamboo lunch boxes don’t retain heat so well and they require a more careful cleaning process than other materials.
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]]>The post Rachel Stirling Mastered the Art of Packing Delicious Lunchboxes For Her Kids appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Stirling attracted a legion of loyal followers since starting her Instagram page in 2019, and she deserves all the attention coming her way. She’s devoted to helping other parents make fun food for fussy eaters – and actually enjoy making it, every step of the way.
Stirling is fully aware that most parents struggle with putting together a healthy and delicious lunchbox for their kids. Things tend to get even more challenging when you have to work with a tight budget, so she decided to show them how to make this chore stress-free and budget-friendly.
“Lunchtimes don’t have to be dull. I’m determined to show there are cheap and easy ways to make lunchboxes more exciting, while still making sure they’re packed with nutritional value to see children through the school day,” she told Mirror.
Stirling is a huge believer that “kids eat with their eyes” and that you can encourage them to try new foods by making them look fun. All her lunchbox photos are accompanied by detailed descriptions that you can follow to ensemble them on your own and surprise your little ones with the tastiest meal they could possibly hope for.
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]]>The post 5 Things You Should Avoid Packing in Your Child’s Lunch Box appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Fruit snacks may have the word “fruit” jammed in there, but they’re actually packed with sugar and artificial sweaters, so they’re far from being a healthy snack option.
If you’re a busy parent, Lunchables may seem like a godsend, but they’re anything but. These pre-packed meals consist of overly processed foods, mostly packed with saturated fats, sodium, and preservatives.
Juice boxes are a pretty popular lunch box item, but your kid will do much better with plain old water because these juices offer no nutritional value apart from empty sugars and calories.
You may be tempted to pack a candy bar as a special treat for your little ones, but this is a huge no-no. Go with fruits or a healthy yogurt instead because they won’t give your little one a sugar overload.
Potato chips are a pretty convenient and popular snack, but they’re also extremely unhealthy due to the high amount of sodium and processed fats they contain.
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]]>The post Lunchbox Ideas for Fussy Eaters appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Some days, you child tells you they only like cheese sandwiches, and then on others they insist they will only eat ham. Use a bento style lunchbox (one divided into multiple compartments) to provide them with a deconstructed sandwich. Place the bread and fillings (such as sliced cheese, ham, cucumber slices, and tomatoes) in the box, then it’s up to your child to put whichever fillings they fancy into the bread at lunchtime. Giving your child some choice, and letting them build their own lunch, will make them feel more involved in decisions about what they’re eating and so they’re more likely to finish the sandwich. Keep talking with them, to see if their preferred fillings change so that you can switch up what you’re putting in the lunchbox.
Get your child to write a list of five favorite dinners, remember to encourage them to include a few healthier options. Then, when you’re making one of their favorite dinners in the evening, make a little extra so they can take the leftovers to school the next day. Often, fussy children fear eating foods that are unknown to them. If they know you’ve put the leftovers in their lunchbox, they will feel happier, knowing exactly what flavors and textures to expect at lunchtime.
Let your child know that you will agree to them having one treat in their lunchbox, but only if they help you make it. Whether they opt for a cupcake, chocolate chip cookie or candy, if you’ve spent time making it together, they will feel excited to eat their own creation at lunchtime. If they are really struggling to eat the rest of their lunch, gently encourage them by telling them you can do more baking and cooking together at home if you see that they are consistently finishing their lunch. Most children will love to feel grown up by helping with the cooking at home, so this will be a big incentive for most children to eat what you’ve packed for them.
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]]>The post 5 Things You Should Avoid Packing in Your Child’s Lunch Box appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Fruit snacks may have the word “fruit” jammed in there, but they’re actually packed with sugar and artificial sweaters, so they’re far from being a healthy snack option.
If you’re a busy parent, Lunchables may seem like a godsend, but they’re anything but. These pre-packed meals consist of overly processed foods, mostly packed with saturated fats, sodium, and preservatives.
Juice boxes are a pretty popular lunch box item, but your kid will do much better with plain old water because these juices offer no nutritional value apart from empty sugars and calories.
You may be tempted to pack a candy bar as a special treat for your little ones, but this is a huge no-no. Go with fruits or a healthy yogurt instead because they won’t give your little one a sugar overload.
Potato chips are a pretty convenient and popular snack, but they’re also extremely unhealthy due to the high amount of sodium and processed fats they contain.
The post 5 Things You Should Avoid Packing in Your Child’s Lunch Box appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Lunch Box For Your Kid appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Keep your child’s appetite in mind when picking a lunch box to make sure the size and capacity are appropriate. You want a lunch box that can hold enough food without being too bulky or big.
It’s worth investing extra in lunch boxes made from durable and safe materials, ranging from BPA-free plastic and stainless steel to silicone, glass, and even bamboo.
Keep in mind your little one will have to carry their lunch box around all day long, and put extra effort into finding a model that’s lightweight and easy to carry, ideally one with sturdy handles or straps.
Lunch boxes that offer multiple compartments or dividers are super popular for a reason. They make it easier for your child to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal because you can pack a variety of food without mixing them together.
You don’t want your kid to deal with the nightmare of having their lunch leak all over their bag, so make sure to look for a lunch box that’s leak-proof and easy to clean.
The post 5 Things to Consider When Buying a Lunch Box For Your Kid appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post Jennifer Garner Explains Her Approach to Packing Her Kids’ Lunchboxes appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The 13 Going on 30 actress has three children with her ex-husband Ben Affleck: Violet Anne Affleck (born in 2005), Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck (born in 2009), and Samuel Garner Affleck (born in 2012). Her kids are either teens or reaching their teenage years, but Garner still enjoys packing their lunchboxes.
In addition to being a Hollywood superstar, Garner is co-founder of Once Upon a Farm Organic, and she fully understands the importance of packing a healthy meal for her kids. Even if they have lunch at school and she doesn’t have to prepare a full meal, Garner always makes sure to pack a healthy snack because she knows their lunchtime is limited.
“They don’t have that much time to eat! And lunchtime is also their recess or break time, so they really eat the bare minimum so they can go out to play… You just want them to grab something they like and that’s good for them and has some nutrition,” the actress told People.
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]]>The post Pros & Cons of Different Lunch Box Materials appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Plastic lunch boxes are a pretty popular option because they’re budget-friendly and lightweight, but they’re not extremely durable and people often avoid them due to BPA concerns.
Stainless steel is one of the most durable lunch box materials, amazing at heat retention, but these lunch boxes are not extremely popular due to their heaviness and the lack of fun kid-friendly designs.
Glass is a pretty popular lunch box material because it’s dishwasher-friendly and great at retaining heat, but many people avoid it because it’s easily breakable and pretty heavy.
Silicone lunch boxes have become pretty popular in recent years thanks to their lightweight, flexible compact design. Unfortunately, they’re not great at retaining heat and can pick up odors over time.
If you’re looking for the most eco-friendly option on the market, a bamboo lunch box is just the thing you need. Despite being lightweight and durable, bamboo lunch boxes don’t retain heat so well and they require a more careful cleaning process than other materials.
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]]>The post Rachel Stirling Mastered the Art of Packing Delicious Lunchboxes For Her Kids appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Stirling attracted a legion of loyal followers since starting her Instagram page in 2019, and she deserves all the attention coming her way. She’s devoted to helping other parents make fun food for fussy eaters – and actually enjoy making it, every step of the way.
Stirling is fully aware that most parents struggle with putting together a healthy and delicious lunchbox for their kids. Things tend to get even more challenging when you have to work with a tight budget, so she decided to show them how to make this chore stress-free and budget-friendly.
“Lunchtimes don’t have to be dull. I’m determined to show there are cheap and easy ways to make lunchboxes more exciting, while still making sure they’re packed with nutritional value to see children through the school day,” she told Mirror.
Stirling is a huge believer that “kids eat with their eyes” and that you can encourage them to try new foods by making them look fun. All her lunchbox photos are accompanied by detailed descriptions that you can follow to ensemble them on your own and surprise your little ones with the tastiest meal they could possibly hope for.
The post Rachel Stirling Mastered the Art of Packing Delicious Lunchboxes For Her Kids appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>The post 5 Things You Should Avoid Packing in Your Child’s Lunch Box appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Fruit snacks may have the word “fruit” jammed in there, but they’re actually packed with sugar and artificial sweaters, so they’re far from being a healthy snack option.
If you’re a busy parent, Lunchables may seem like a godsend, but they’re anything but. These pre-packed meals consist of overly processed foods, mostly packed with saturated fats, sodium, and preservatives.
Juice boxes are a pretty popular lunch box item, but your kid will do much better with plain old water because these juices offer no nutritional value apart from empty sugars and calories.
You may be tempted to pack a candy bar as a special treat for your little ones, but this is a huge no-no. Go with fruits or a healthy yogurt instead because they won’t give your little one a sugar overload.
Potato chips are a pretty convenient and popular snack, but they’re also extremely unhealthy due to the high amount of sodium and processed fats they contain.
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