Do you remember when eating was simply a way to satisfy hunger? Yeah, me neither. Parenting shifts that perspective entirely. The days of preparing one meal that everyone enjoys and eating food while it’s still warm are long gone.
- Every phase is temporary. Just like the time your toddler ingested a coin, this phase will eventually pass.
- During long travels, let your kids indulge in whatever processed snacks you can find. It makes the journey a lot easier.
- If you consider ketchup a fruit or veggie, your child is likely consuming a well-rounded diet.
- Avoid telling your kids that the ice cream truck serves ice cream. Instead, inform them it’s a vegetable truck.
- If dinner isn’t ready by 6 PM, declare it ‘Backwards Day’ and serve breakfast for dinner. Just limit this to six times a week.
- Keep a stash of emergency veggies in your fridge. When other parents come over, pull it out to appear like you have it all together.
- Eating your child’s Halloween candy is a selfless act. It spares them from the agony of cavities.
- Look for ways to enhance your child’s reading skills. Shopping for foods with complicated ingredients can be an educational experience.
- Teaching toddlers to sneak snacks into movie theaters is a vital step towards financial independence.
- Understanding that ‘meal’ can mean ‘Mom Eats, Always Last’ may help you accept cold dinners as a norm.
This article originally appeared on May 21, 2014.
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In summary, feeding young kids can be a challenging yet humorous journey, filled with phases that come and go. Finding creative solutions and embracing the chaos can make this time more enjoyable for both you and your children.