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Thank you for this. It is by far the most helpful and more accurate read on the situation. I am not tracking food but realize it’s been eaten when I go to get it. It feels like “sneaking” because other snacks she’ll eat when I am around. I never see her eating the treats unless we’re eating dessert together. I’ve found the wrappers in her room or in other odd places that she’s stashed them. She’s free to get any food any time but I do ask her to just let me know if it might be near meals or if we’re running low or if she wants me to get same or different snacks.  She’s told me that she feels unhealthy when eating sweets & assure her that she/our family lives a healthy life so all foods including sweets are fine. [b]She has mood issues with too much sugar & that’s why I want her to ask or let me know. [/b] I say yes unless it’s close to meal time. [/quote]

Let her get them herself. If she has mood issues, then she has mood issues. If she eats them and then there aren't any more, then there aren't any more. If she wants you to get more and she didn't tell you, then there aren't any more. If she wants you to get something else and she didn't tell you, then you don't get something else.

Or don't have any in the house in the first place.

I do think it's fine to have a rule about only eating in the kitchen or dining room, though.

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