Healthy Lunch Ideas for Parents
Dear Parents,
Whilst most of you send in amazing food for your child to eat at lunchtime, we have noticed that a number of our students are very picky eaters and we thought we would send you some ideas about lunch time food that might help them.
As a general rule of thumb, please involve your child with their food choices as much as possible and at every stage – from the planning, through to shopping and preparing. We know that this may be hard in our busy lives but a small amount of effort now, will instil good lifelong habits.
See some great websites below with lots of ideas to discuss with your child and your helper if they are preparing the food.
Many thanks
Phrases That Hinder"Eat that for me" "You’re such a big girl. You finished all your peas" "See, that didn’t taste so bad, did it?" "No dessert for you until you eat your vegetables." |
Phrases That Help"This is a kiwi fruit. It is sweet like a strawberry." "Has your tummy had enough?" "How do you like that?" "We can try these vegetables again another time. Would you like them cooked in pasta next time?" |
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Friday |
Drinks |
Websites to visit for lunch box ideas:
http://www.5dollardinners.com/31-days-of-school-lunchbox-ideas
http://www.mymommystyle.com/2013/09/04/6-healthy-lunch-box-ideas
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/super-lunchbox-ideas.html
http://www.mykidstime.com/food-and-recipes/100-healthy-lunch-box-ideas-your-kids-will-love