Since the school
year has started, many parents would have really had a hard time of creating a
meal plan for the little kids. Admit it, it is very hard since you have a lot
of considerations. It has to be healthy and of course, they have to take home
an empty lunchbox. But what does it really take for you to accomplish these
things? How do you manage the kids without the fit to get them to finish and
enjoy their food at school?
Listed here are
some of the hacks that you might find useful for your weekly meal plan for the
kids.
Hack
#1: Little eaters need rules
Granted,
it’s a parent’s instinct to set rules and standards for the kids. But there
will always be a part of you that’s afraid of being too stiff because you don’t
want your children to rebel. You know what? The whole “rules = rebellion”
belief is a myth. Studies say moms and dads who set ground rules for their
children are also the warmest of parents.
Don’t
hesitate to start a “No-Thank-You Bite Rule” for your little picky-eaters as
early as now. If they say no from eating the meal, require them to at least
take one big bite or two small bites of the food. That way, you will still get
to make them have some food in their stomach for the remainder of their classes.
Who knows, they might realize they are hungry and like their baon after all.
Here’s
the catch: warm parents set rules. Controlling parents rub rules on the faces
of their children. This calls for balance. Loosen up! Let go of the all-mighty “Clean-Your-Plate
Rule” you grew up with. Stop forcing your kids to eat everything, even the
small bits to pieces, just to win the power-struggle over food.
Children
know when they are full so allow them to stop eating when they want to. To
avoid food wastage, serve them small portions but give them an opportunity to
ask for more. Make their mealtime at school a way to strengthen your bond and
instill independence in them, not to create gaps.
Hack
#2: Welcome kids in the kitchen
Invite
your kids to help out in the kitchen. By doing this, you’ll give them an idea
what it takes to prepare their food. Letting them help and allowing them to
frequently assist you in the kitchen will make them want to try and sample the
food they’ve helped prepare.
Hack
#3: Be creative!
Presentation
is key to making a meal more enjoyable. Children, being very observant, may be
more persuaded to eat if what they see looks attractive. This is also one way
of masking nourishing ingredients for your little ones.
The
best hiding options? Grate, wrap, blend, or mix!
What
comes in handy for all the aesthetically pleasing healthy meals is an equally
attractive food container. Tupperware Brands introduces its Small Square
Rounds to
solve that for you. This is downright perfect for starting up a kitchen
collection, too!
The
Small Square Rounds have virtually airtight seals that keep food fresh and
flavorful. With a tab on the seal for easy opening, this food container is also
modular and stackable. You may use it in the fridge, bring to outdoor
activities, or use for organizing. The Small Square Rounds comes in four great
colors: lime aid, grape fizz, pink punch, and orange peel.
Mealtime
is not just about healthy eating; it also entails taking in the water your body
needs! Pair up your kids’ Tupperware Small Square Rounds with the Kids Eco
Bottle.
This comes with a sipper seal spout for convenient drinking and a
tight-screw-on cap that prevents leaks. Made of safe, non-toxic materials, the Kids
Eco Bottle has
two fun character shapes: a frog in lime aid color and a purlicious (purple)
penguin.
Make
it a habit to prepare well-balanced and healthy meals and get your kids
involved. Don’t forget to brighten up children’s lunches with Tupperware’s Small
Square Rounds and the Kids Eco Bottle so you can make every mealtime at school fun and
meaningful for your kids.
