tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098975016973548417.post515043475521970907..comments2023-08-10T11:29:10.441-04:00Comments on the woRD on fitness...: A Snack Attack for KidsErin, MS, RDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16416858968974500802noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098975016973548417.post-63859068441260671692013-04-02T03:33:47.655-04:002013-04-02T03:33:47.655-04:00My children eat snacks every day. I think I should...My children eat snacks every day. I think I should avoid eating it to them because it’s bad for their health. Wonderful suggestion and keep up your good work.Physical Therapist Waldwickhttp://spineandsportsmed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098975016973548417.post-80723664753390176332013-03-21T16:31:55.085-04:002013-03-21T16:31:55.085-04:00When my kids were growing up, and they wanted a sn...When my kids were growing up, and they wanted a snack, it wasn't candy or stuff like that - it was fruit. And when we'd go to a buffet, before they could get dessert, they had to go up & get a plate of fruit to eat before dessert. To this day (they are 20 and 23) they still go get the fruit at a buffet. Kids will happily eat fruit instead of junk and sugary foods. Maybe not so much with vegetables, but YMMV with different kids. Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765443131151220391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098975016973548417.post-32638815711368234422013-03-03T20:02:51.247-05:002013-03-03T20:02:51.247-05:00Thank you so much for your comments, Jennifer! It...Thank you so much for your comments, Jennifer! It is so good to know that your children are getting mostly balanced snacks at school! I think it is perfectly fine to have treats every now and then, but I just think they seem to be too often. I guess the other issue is getting way too much at one time based on that Valentine's party. Thanks again!Erin, MS, RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416858968974500802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098975016973548417.post-16283556726349549902013-03-01T16:02:22.666-05:002013-03-01T16:02:22.666-05:00You'll be happy to know that the public school...You'll be happy to know that the public schools seem to be more cognizant of the need for healthier/fewer snacks. Parents are not allowed to bring in just anything to birthday/special events at the school. We are given a list of what is acceptable and the room mother (at least ours) does a great job of getting a balanced snack for special events. I actually supplied bannanas a few weeks ago and was thrilled it was cheaper than the "paper products" I usually sign up for :) <br /><br />Thomas, however, is in preschool at a church. Day to day the snacks are good and well balanced. They always serve water as the drink and the snacks are varied and balanced day-to-day (he only goes 1/2 day). The "special days" on the other hand....lets just say Valentines Day was a sugar free-for-all! I actually took some of it off his plate, which is not common. Full-size cupcake, M&Ms, chocolate cover marshmellows, I would be in a sugar coma! <br /><br />Good points, well made, its all about balance! <br /><br />Jennifermoontreemommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509258546285502155noreply@blogger.com