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[quote=Anonymous]I've got 3 kids between 16 and 12. The boys (oldest/youngest kids) have ADHD.  it's my 16 yo that can't/won't self-regulate. Just after the new year, I bought a 'food locker' from Walmart.  It's a big plastic bin that I've got a combination lock on and put in the highly desirable items - this isn't just food, but it's also things like the Xbox and cell phone.  Of course, I've tried everything that folks have suggested:  discussions about health, choices, kitchen closed, portioning out things, not fair to others to eat everything, trust issues, etc.  Nothing worked and, in desperation and frustration, I got the 'food locker'.

My life has gotten SO much better since the introduction of the food locker and my relationship with DS has also improved.  I'm not haranguing him about food that he's eaten (and shouldn't have).  His siblings are able to include desirable foods in their lunches.  I don't have to try and figure out how he bypassed the X-Box controls, don't have to worry about him being on it or his phone in the middle of the night.  It's unfortunate but it's brought us peace of mind. [/quote]

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