After-school snacks
Sure, a nibble after school will help tide kids over until dinner is on the table, but it can be so much more than just filler. Enjoying a healthy snack can also help your child develop a good relationship with food.
Having healthy food selections available at home can provide a child's first opportunity to customize his own signature snack, whether it's adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to a bowl of popcorn or topping a cracker with cottage cheese and a cherry tomato. Either way, the snack is their creation, and this helps to build your child's self-esteem, allowing them to become confident and comfortable in the kitchen.
With a bit of planning and food preparation (such as slicing cheese or chopping raw vegetables and fruit) on your part, you can be assured your child is alleviating those after-school hunger pangs with nosh that's both nutritious and creative.
