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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  18:24 The teachers working lunch at school don't let the kids throw out uneaten food so the parents know if their kid is not eating lunch.

Need some added details to implement suggestions

1) what are healthy convenient snacks that hold up and are quick on the go? School will request we pack a mid-morning snack so it has to be easy to eat. Sometimes there is a need for a snack at the end of the school day if they are in an afternoon activity so it has to hold up.  I think the convenience factor is how we ended up in goldfish land. It won't be realistic for us to prepare something so i need suggestions on convenient yet healthy.

2) What are natural consequences for food in bedroom and trash cans? I don't want to make things worse and I want the consequence to fit the issue.

3) any recs on a family therapist  in Montgomery County that could help with this type of issue?[/quote]

OP,

I would not have the junk food in the house.  I would also hold off on "consequences;" save the lectures.  The hiding food and leaving wrappers around is a red flag.  (My sister started doing this in middle school from issues stemming from depression and trouble with school and is a compulsive over-eater.)  To find a counselor, I would ask your pediatrician.

I also agree with PP to get her involved in meal planning and preparation.  There are kids cooking classes through MoCo Recreation, some fun cookbooks.

I've found this site helpful in assessing foods:
http://www.foodfacts.com/productsnutritionalinformation

Kids like adults need to learn moderation.  It's okay to have sweets/chips once in a while.[/quote]

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