If you really want to get your children to eat better, and have a better understanding of healthy foods, let them help in the picking and cooking of those foods. When you go shopping, let your children pick out a fruit or vegetable to cook that week. Make dinner time a family affair where everyone gets to help. From setting the table to mixing the salad, or stirring the pot, everyone has a hand in making and cooking the meal. It gives your children a good feeling to be included in the process. They get to be involved in purchasing, preparation, cooking and eating of the food.
This also provides a multitude of learning experiences for your children. How to pick out fruits, vegetables, and meats in the store. Storing them, cleaning and putting them away when you get home. Planning menus, food preparation, cooking times, portion control, and measuring. Lots of new learning experiences. By having them help plan the menus you get them to work on their writing, spelling and penmanship. Measuring ingredients helps with math skills.
Here in California we promote an Eat 5 A Day Plan (eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day). You could make a chart up for the family and give one of your children the job of entering who ate how many fruits and veggies for the day. Each week it becomes a different child's chore, so that everyone gets a chance.
Making meals a family affair can offer a multitude of bonding, learning and just good old fashioned family time experience. Why not start today!
Copyright 2005, DeFiore Enterprises
Introducing Keep Kids Fit: A How To Guide For Setting Up And Running Your Own Business In One Year Or Less! Solutions for parents who want healthy children in body and mind! Our motto, "Eat Healthy, Live Healthy, Help Keep Kids Fit" Keep Kids Fit asks the question: Do You Want To Help Foster A Healthy Lifestyle For Your Child! If you answered yes, then visit our web blog at: http://hbsblogs.typepad.com/keepkidsfit/ and visit our website today at: http://hbsblogs.typepad.com/keepkidsfit/
family-safe home cleaners Morton Grove ..When a child is born, a new number is added... Read More
When David was nine and Laura was twelve, the battles... Read More
The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are... Read More
Time devoted the better part of an issue to it.... Read More
The learning and development of Australian kids is under threat... Read More
When my son was 18 (and had finished school), he... Read More
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your... Read More
'Picky Eater' is a label coined to describe the phenomenon... Read More
I never dreamed that I would be in a position... Read More
A great many parents are concerned that the electronic games... Read More
If you ever walk through an orphanage, it will be... Read More
1. Encourage Questions.Don't answer every question, instead ask what do... Read More
Do your children have a McChildhood? Do they experience the... Read More
In the beginning, having children was just a byproduct of... Read More
One of parents' most important duties is to protect their... Read More
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
If there are any parents reading this who are thinking... Read More
Self esteem in an important quality for all children to... Read More
Giving with a happy heart. If you teach a child... Read More
Single parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is... Read More
Each child carries a unique picture of the self, shaped... Read More
Q. Our 17-year-old son wants us to let his girlfriend... Read More
For most children, it is easy to learn to read... Read More
It was a hot summer day in august and The... Read More
Not all parents subscribe to the notion of "tough love,"... Read More
home cleaning services Wilmette ..In my opinion, these things matter...1. Enjoying childlike delights before... Read More
Reading to your child at a young age is one... Read More
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship counsellor/therapist,... Read More
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we... Read More
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much... Read More
"Get down from the table top right now! What are... Read More
For first time parents choosing a swing set or outdoor... Read More
If you visit search engines you can find several resources... Read More
Have you ever had this struggle with your teens? Did... Read More
Pool safety should be on the minds of every parent... Read More
So, the thing is? I am feeling a little guilty.I... Read More
Winifred or Willow? Thomas or Troy? The name you choose... Read More
Not too long ago my teenage daughter approached me with... Read More
It's sometimes difficult to find ways to be involved with... Read More
Although many parents are concerned with our children's intelligence quotient... Read More
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve... Read More
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are... Read More
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
Some public schools try to turn children against their parents... Read More
How would you like to have a closer relationship with... Read More
Arabella Greatorex, owner of The Natural Nursery, reports on the... Read More
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men... Read More
There's a new trend for party entertainment. It seems as... Read More
"What age should my child start school?"This is a common... Read More
Maryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the... Read More
Parenting |