{"id":509,"date":"2016-11-10T20:32:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T20:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tutoringwithatwist.ca\/Blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2020-11-19T22:36:01","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T22:36:01","slug":"lunch-box-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutoringwithatwist.ca\/ns\/lunch-box-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunch Box Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are lunches are a major source of arguments, worry, stress or\u00a0heartache in your house?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nLunch Funnies<\/span><\/u><\/strong>
\nFriday’s\u00a0lunch is a collection of all the scraps that my\u00a0child hasn’t eaten from the last week.<\/p>\n

My child was jealous about other kids getting notes in their lunches, so I put one in his: \u201cSorry, I ate your pudding. Love, Mom.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKids, do you want pop tarts or cereal for lunch?” This installment of \u2018parenting done right’ is sponsored by last night’s Chardonnay!<\/p>\n

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My Child Doesn\u2019t Eat Their Lunch<\/span><\/u><\/strong>
\nA good lunch benefits a student by giving them\u00a0the energy to remain alert during class time. If you don\u2019t want your child to get \u00a0\u201changry\u201d —\u00a0hungry and angry — then make sure they are eating their lunch!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your child regularly doesn\u2019t each their lunch, something needs to change as kids need to fuel their brains and bodies! Check if it\u2019s because they are bored or\u00a0don\u2019t like the food and\u00a0keep reading as we\u2019ve addressed these reasons below!
\nIf you find out it\u2019s because they don\u2019t get enough time at school\u00a0to eat, investigate this further with the school as lunch is a necessity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nCheers To Successful Lunch Making<\/u><\/strong>
\n(Brought to us by STIR Cooking School & Tutoring…With A Twist*!)<\/p>\n

1 – LEFTOVERS<\/strong>
\nWhether it\u2019s last night\u2019s curry warmed up in a thermos, quinoa made into a salad or roasted veggies tucked in a wrap with some hummus, leftovers are a game changer. (If any of those dishes\u00a0sound great, STIR Cooking school can help you make them!)<\/p>\n

When you make dinner, make\u00a0extra servings and then put them aside for lunches for the next day.\u00a0Or, if lunch is needed for the next day, freeze it in individual portions to use in the future.<\/p>\n

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\n2 – OWNERSHIP<\/strong>
\nSometimes WHO\u00a0makes the lunch is more important than WHAT\u00a0is in it! If a child\u00a0packs their own lunch, they are more likely to eat it!<\/span><\/p>\n

As ownership of lunches is important and as we\u2019ve suggested that you can use leftovers for lunches, having your children involved in dinner preparations is important too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, you won\u2019t have to put a\u00a0note like the one above in ;)!<\/p>\n

3 – CATEGORIES<\/strong>
\nEnsure that something from each of the following categories is in your child\u2019s lunch, regardless of who\u2019s making it.<\/p>\n

Put the following list where it will be seen while making lunches.<\/p>\n

A) Protein<\/p>\n

B) Fruits & Vegetables<\/p>\n

C) Whole Grains\/Rice\/Pasta<\/p>\n

D) Healthy Snacks<\/p>\n

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\n4 – SIMPLE &\u00a0FUN IDEAS<\/strong>
\nChoosing a theme occasionally, Italian with a skewer of tomato and mozzarella cheese, and pasta with a healthy meat sauce. Mexican lunch could include mini taco\u2019s, salsa\/ guacamole and corn chips with a bean and corn salad.<\/p>\n

Try different nut\/seed and dried fruit mixes, popcorn with a tasty spice mix or some pita or kale chips to keep things interesting!<\/p>\n

Lunches in a jar are fun and easy! Have your kids do a food jar idea, search on the internet as there is an endless number of great ideas that are fun and delicious. Here is one site to get you started:
\nhttp:\/\/www.simplemost.com\/13-make-ahead-ridiculously-good-lunch-jar-lunches-arent-salad\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

In doing my research\u00a0for this article, I came across an eating program in the States that has a reward system for\u00a0children who\u00a0bring\u00a0a rainbow in their lunch!\u00a0On Rainbow Day, students are asked to use fruits and vegetables\u00a0to create a \u201crainbow\u201d of at least three colours. Once they have finished eating their\u00a0\u201crainbow\u201d, they\u2019ll receive a sticker or other small reward. This<\/span>\u00a0introduces the concept of eating a plate full of colourful fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

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\n5 – PREP<\/strong>
\nPack lunches the night before. If you are using leftovers, pack them right after dinner and tuck them in the fridge, ready for the morning rush. Then, all you have to do is heat thermos contents in the morning.<\/p>\n

Pick up a lunch box container with dividers. It makes packing a lunch that includes all the categories mentioned above, a\u00a0whole process easier.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Importance of\u00a0Teaching Your Child Now<\/strong>
\nBy teaching your children\u00a0these skills in elementary school (and high school), you will be setting them up for success in life!\u00a0They will be learning the importance of food preparation, the necessities of a healthy meal, and time management skills.<\/p>\n

*Services provided by With a Twist Education Ltd.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are lunches are a major source of arguments, worry, stress or\u00a0heartache in your house? Lunch Funnies Friday’s\u00a0lunch is a collection of all the scraps that my\u00a0child hasn’t eaten from the last week. My child was jealous about other kids getting notes in their lunches, so I put one in his: \u201cSorry, I ate your pudding. Love, Mom.\u201d \u201cKids, do you … <\/p>\n

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