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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, I hide food from the kids. Asking them does not work. It just leads to long, angry talks. What actually works best I have found is not eating the item in question myself. I just told DDs that the end of summer means [b]no more ice cream or cookies or candy in the house. I will not buy it for them or myself, there will be no need for the discussions or rationing[/b]. They are unhappy but we are all healthier.[/quote]

Yikes.  That's pretty harsh.  Ice cream, cookies and candy are not inherently bad.  Unfortunately I think your approach means you are raising kids with disordered thinking about food.[/quote]

It is very harsh. My kids inherited the binge gene from me. I am 5'6 and have remained 115-125 lbs most of my life, but will demolish any bag of quinoa chips or can of Pringles within reach. My kids cannot eat a few cookies or pieces of candy. I have tried moderation throughout the year but teen DD devours everything like another PP's son does. As a result, during the school year I do not buy juice, soda, pastries, donuts, candy, cookies, potato chips, pudding or ice cream -- anything with processed sugar other than yogurt or jam -- for our family. During four weeks in summer (including family trip), everyone can have sweets, as on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays.[/quote]

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