I have absolutely no problem with a packet of goldfish here and there. But there are days where my child has been given 2 bags of Fridos/chips (3 if they stay for the after-school enrichment). They usually provide one type of snack and offer it to the kids twice (morning and afternoon), so if it’s chips they get it twice. This is happening at least once a week, way more often than they offer something like veggies and dip. They do offer fruit but it’s completely unappealing to kindergarteners next to chips, whole fruit not cut up or prepared for kindergarteners. The staff told my child they had to peel the orange themselves if they wanted it, and you try eating a whole apple with wobbly front teeth.
Add in relatively unhealthy lunch (pasta, pizza, grilled cheese) and once a week sweet treat/birthday treat, it’s a lot more than an occasional snack.
And then on the weekend we get to eat healthy at all the birthday parties… lol

Anonymous wrote:Little kids, little problems. Nobody obsesses over diet more than the parents of the youngest kids who have nothing else to worry about.

np - Aren't you judgy!

My kids are now teenagers, but I made a big effort to feed them healthily in their early years, before the junk of the world was available to them. I think it worked great! They were rarely sick, and are now strong, healthy, and smart.

Obviously, I don't know what they would be like if I had fed them ice cream and Cheez-its from the start. But I feel good that I started off their physical health in the best way I could.

I, too, complained in pre-school about some of the snacks, and I feel no shame about that. Science is in my side.

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Anonymous wrote:Little kids, little problems. Nobody obsesses over diet more than the parents of the youngest kids who have nothing else to worry about.

This.

They obsess and yet they are mostly unhealthy themselves. When the kids get older they follow the parents slim or not. My kids were at one of these schools and I just didn’t/don't worry about it. Problem solved. I grew up UMC ate like crap and turned into a healthy slim athletic adult. Obsessing over a kid’s diet makes the kids worry about their diet - why would I want this? My older kids are tall, slim and athletic, like me, and when they were “snack young” they ate goldfish, ritz, and fruit etc.

OP - relax - so many things in life to worry about. This is not one of them. Seriously what do you think eating snacks like this 2x or even 4x a day will do? You are eating healthy at home I assume, so they are getting all the nutrients they need. Sometimes they just need calories. I suppose if your kids is really fat I can understand your concern.

Wow, out of touch much? So lucky for you, eating like crap and ending up healthy and slim. Go talk to the millions of Americans (and now kids) on GLP-1s

Totally not out of touch! Moderation is at the heart of healthiness. Also, exercise is a lifestyle. There is no luck involved and it’s not rocket science. It’s the same advice doctors have been giving for a hundred years!

I think that person was agreeing with you. Healthy habits and not engaging in a daily unhealthy habit leads to overall better health 💖

When did goldfish crackers become unhealthy? Seems pretty neutral to me.

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Anonymous wrote:Little kids, little problems. Nobody obsesses over diet more than the parents of the youngest kids who have nothing else to worry about.

This.

They obsess and yet they are mostly unhealthy themselves. When the kids get older they follow the parents slim or not. My kids were at one of these schools and I just didn’t/don't worry about it. Problem solved. I grew up UMC ate like crap and turned into a healthy slim athletic adult. Obsessing over a kid’s diet makes the kids worry about their diet - why would I want this? My older kids are tall, slim and athletic, like me, and when they were “snack young” they ate goldfish, ritz, and fruit etc.

OP - relax - so many things in life to worry about. This is not one of them. Seriously what do you think eating snacks like this 2x or even 4x a day will do? You are eating healthy at home I assume, so they are getting all the nutrients they need. Sometimes they just need calories. I suppose if your kids is really fat I can understand your concern.

Wow, out of touch much? So lucky for you, eating like crap and ending up healthy and slim. Go talk to the millions of Americans (and now kids) on GLP-1s

Totally not out of touch! Moderation is at the heart of healthiness. Also, exercise is a lifestyle. There is no luck involved and it’s not rocket science. It’s the same advice doctors have been giving for a hundred years!

I think that person was agreeing with you. Healthy habits and not engaging in a daily unhealthy habit leads to overall better health 💖

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Anonymous wrote:Little kids, little problems. Nobody obsesses over diet more than the parents of the youngest kids who have nothing else to worry about.

This.

They obsess and yet they are mostly unhealthy themselves. When the kids get older they follow the parents slim or not. My kids were at one of these schools and I just didn’t/don't worry about it. Problem solved. I grew up UMC ate like crap and turned into a healthy slim athletic adult. Obsessing over a kid’s diet makes the kids worry about their diet - why would I want this? My older kids are tall, slim and athletic, like me, and when they were “snack young” they ate goldfish, ritz, and fruit etc.

OP - relax - so many things in life to worry about. This is not one of them. Seriously what do you think eating snacks like this 2x or even 4x a day will do? You are eating healthy at home I assume, so they are getting all the nutrients they need. Sometimes they just need calories. I suppose if your kids is really fat I can understand your concern.

Wow, out of touch much? So lucky for you, eating like crap and ending up healthy and slim. Go talk to the millions of Americans (and now kids) on GLP-1s

Totally not out of touch! Moderation is at the heart of healthiness. Also, exercise is a lifestyle. There is no luck involved and it’s not rocket science. It’s the same advice doctors have been giving for a hundred years!

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

School is most of their day. Dismissing daily school routines as irrelevant doesn’t line up with how kids learn.

Are we still talking about a teacher provided snack at school? What on earth are you rambling on about.

You seem very confused. There are about 180 school days so 180 snacks. This isn’t rare or insignificant, it all adds up.

The snacks rotate and are small portions. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are way more important. Get a life. Seriously.

You’re arguing on and on about snacks and are telling other people to get a life?

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

School is most of their day. Dismissing daily school routines as irrelevant doesn’t line up with how kids learn.

Are we still talking about a teacher provided snack at school? What on earth are you rambling on about.

You seem very confused. There are about 180 school days so 180 snacks. This isn’t rare or insignificant, it all adds up.

The snacks rotate and are small portions. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are way more important. Get a life. Seriously.

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

Saying a daily practice ‘isn’t a habit’ doesn’t really match how habits work. Parenting includes choosing environments and advocating for the best interest of your child. That’s exactly why some of us pay attention to school routines. Maybe if you actually parented your kids their diet wouldn't be so limited that offering a healthy snack left you concerned whether your kid would eat...

If you were truly interested in a positive environment for 6 or 8 or 12 years, you’d think harder about the level of entitlement your child is exposed to every day.

But no, it’s the goldfish you’re worried about.

If caring about daily nutrition is framed as entitlement, I think we just have very different standards for what defines a strong school environment...

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

School is most of their day. Dismissing daily school routines as irrelevant doesn’t line up with how kids learn.

Are we still talking about a teacher provided snack at school? What on earth are you rambling on about.

You seem very confused. There are about 180 school days so 180 snacks. This isn’t rare or insignificant, it all adds up.

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

School is most of their day. Dismissing daily school routines as irrelevant doesn’t line up with how kids learn.

Are we still talking about a teacher provided snack at school? What on earth are you rambling on about.

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

Saying a daily practice ‘isn’t a habit’ doesn’t really match how habits work. Parenting includes choosing environments and advocating for the best interest of your child. That’s exactly why some of us pay attention to school routines. Maybe if you actually parented your kids their diet wouldn't be so limited that offering a healthy snack left you concerned whether your kid would eat...

If you were truly interested in a positive environment for 6 or 8 or 12 years, you’d think harder about the level of entitlement your child is exposed to every day.

But no, it’s the goldfish you’re worried about.

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

Saying a daily practice ‘isn’t a habit’ doesn’t really match how habits work. Parenting includes choosing environments and advocating for the best interest of your child. That’s exactly why some of us pay attention to school routines. Maybe if you actually parented your kids their diet wouldn't be so limited that offering a healthy snack left you concerned whether your kid would eat...

This is getting beyond dumb. You really need to get your priorities straight if a daily school snack gets you this worked up. What if, god forbid, your kid eats a dessert? Please seek professional help.

My kids are at a title I public charter in DC and they have fresh fruit and/or veg once or twice a day (depending on age..older kids don't have two snacks).

They are lucky to be at a place with an in house kitchen which isn't common for DC publics but I would assume the privates have those? And, if I was paying those prices, I would definitely want whole foods .. it doesn't seem like a crazy request.

Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

The 2000s are calling and want their Mommy Wars back.

Keep up.

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Anonymous wrote:The stay at home moms are welcome to volunteer for snack time duties. Meanwhile the rest of us have better things to do.

Why do you assume someone that cares about nutrition is a stay at home mom?

Why do you assume one small daily snack at school has any impact on overall nutrition? It doesn’t.

Because it building a daily habit that does over time affect overall health...

School providing a small snack is not a habit. It is what happens at school. Parent your kids when they are outside of school.

School is most of their day. Dismissing daily school routines as irrelevant doesn’t line up with how kids learn.