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[quote=Anonymous]It really depends on their age. If the kids are age 4 or below, then you really do need to spend a lot of time arranging food and entertainment for them. 
If they're elementary aged, then they should have access to healthy snacks they can get themselves. They should also have access to activities that will keep them busy while you are working so they aren't eating out of boredom. Buy some craft and modeling kits. Give them more access to screens and computers if you're too busy for them. (Not judging at all, but screens are better than non-stop snacking.) 
And lastly, what are they eating? If the kids are having growth spurts and you're limiting them to cut vegetables and rice cakes, they are going to be very hungry. Make sure they still have access to carbs like granola bars and breakfast cereal, proteins like nuts, cooked chicken, hard boiled eggs, and cold cuts. And always allow unlimited fruits and vegetables. It's normal for kids to be starving in the late afternoon. I used to go ahead and give them dinner at that time, and then allow them to snack at dinner time if they're still hungry. 
If they are middle school or older, teach them how to cook an egg on the stove and boil pasta. Once they hit puberty, expect them to eat four good meals a day. [/quote]

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