Getting Good at Meal
- How to Start Having Family Meals
- Remember
Sit-Down Snacks
SNACK
TIME!
Parents, let’s talk about how to help your kids feel full and happy with snacks. We know it can be tough when kids want snacks all the time. Planned sit-down snacks are a simple way to help.
What are Sit-Down Snacks?
Sit-down snacks are when you plan a time and place for your child to sit down and eat a snack.
It’s not grabbing food while running around. They are mini-meals, not just treats.
How to Start Having Family Meals
Meals are a form of self-care, setting aside time to feed yourself. Family meals are when everyone sits down together and shares the same food. Children depend on you to provide meals and snacks at set times. It might seem hard to start having family meals, but it’s easier than you think!
Here are some tips:
Start Small:
You don’t have to do it all at once and have family dinner every night. Maybe it’s “Taco Tuesday” or “Pizza Friday”. Start with one or two nights a week, and once you get good at that, add more as you go. To do more with sit-down meals & snacks, click below:
Pick a Time:
Structure is the key to making mealtimes a habit. Knowing when to expect food helps everyone to be more patient with feelings of hunger, get excited about meals, and eat only until satisfied, knowing another meal or snack is coming. Offer sit-down snacks at set times midway between meals so no one gets too hungry before mealtime.