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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You control what is in your home. But you have to let go of what is not. It gets much worse. Elementary school is a constant stream of snacks at play dates, soccer games, birthday parties, school parties, everything. It's fine to say "pick one treat only" when youre with him. But know that the days you will be with him are numbered. So just focus on what is in your own home.[/quote]

This is it.  My kids are 7 and 10 and we talk to them about nutrition and food choices a lot and involve them in meal planning, shopping and cooking.  They know and understand why we eat the way we do, why we limit junk calories and prioritize less processed foods in the home.  We also have rules about completing meals before getting treats/dessert, but I know that is somewhat controversial.

But we do not deny them treats when they are out in the world and recognize that doing so will just make them seek it out.  Hopefully these lessons will stick and set them up for good choices in the future, but I know that they will likely not turn down a doughnut at school or a bag of chips after a soccer game.  I would love it if these things weren't on constant offer, but they are and we have to accept it.[/quote]

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