5.Keep It Rated PG
Let your kids join in picking, prepping, and packing their midday meal. The more involved they are, the more likely they will eat their lunch. Think “PG” for “parental guidance suggested.” Take them along when you shop so they can see, smell, and touch the food. Give them an aisle in the produce section of the store, and then set them free to choose which fruits and veggies they want.
6.Pack a Lesson In
Loading a lunch box is a way for kids to learn how to make good food choices. Teach them the “My Plate” rule to show what goes into a balanced meal. Fruit and veggies take up half the plate, and the other half splits between grains and proteins. A circle, where their milk glass would go, is off to the side. Have them draw it themselves so it will stick in their minds.
