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[quote=Anonymous]I guess people are saying OP restricts snacks too much because she mentions times for snacks but what I found unusual (to me) was three snacks every day--That's probably two more snacks than many well-fed kids would have, at least in our world, unless the child was doing enough dance or sport etc. to really need regular healthy snacks. I think some families graze a lot more than others. It sounds as if DD is getting three meals plus three snacks plus what she's sneaking and that all adds up (unless OP is keeping meals too skimpy).

I agree with PPs who say the DD may be working on an eating disorder or other control issues. OP, stop buying snacks; what is not in the house can't be binged or sneaked into the bedroom. Do NOT make a big-deal announcement about how "I'm not buying snacks!" Just come home without them. Then start making snacks with DD--weekends can be for finding healthy recipes and spending time together making simple snacks for the week ahead, and talking while you're together. And get DD evaluated ASAP: Physical workup and ADHD eval. But also consider whether she has little control over her life and is frustrated, and whether it might help for her to have new activities, maybe new freedoms/responsibilities. Consider having her see a counselor -- or doing family counseling to gauge what at home might be stressing her.[/quote]

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