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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is becoming a problem in our house and DS has a growing belly.  [b]It's really not breakfast or lunch that's a concern because he doesn't have time to eat a lot during the school week, but he overeats his dinner. [/b] The food is mainly healthy, but the quantity that he eats is problematic.  He also likes to eat a snack or dessert each night.  I know many parents say to get rid of all junk food in the house, but I don't want to make it a taboo thing for him, so we generally have some cookies or ice cream around.  DS also doesn't exercise nearly enough and we constantly encourage (he would say nag) him to take a walk, bike ride, etc.  How do parents deal with the portion control issue and telling son that he can't expect to have dessert every night, without it leading to arguments or worse yet a self-conscious child?  We have never told DS that he is overweight, but we talk a lot about healthy eating choices and that we can't always be around to guide him.   Please no comments from the perfect parents who say they set rules and their kids follow them.  [/quote]

When I don't have time to eat well during the day, I'm starving at dinner and often overeat. Could that be your son's problem? Can you help him rearrange his schedule so that he has time for breakfast and lunch every day? It's not healthy to go all day without eating.[/quote]

I'm glad someone hit on the root cause. Part of the issue is because of meals not being spread out. My son leaves home at 6:30 every day but never leaves home without breakfast. I work FT, so make sure I plan for it the previous evening , so I can whip up something quick. Evenings they have an apple, orange or a portable fruit like that , before dinner.  Also kids need to be in some sports at least 3 days a week - recreational if not competitive. There just isn't enough activity built into their routine. [/quote]

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