Here’s a question I hear a lot from parents of toddlers (and older children too): “How do I get them to eat nutritious foods?” Well, I’m going to give it to you straight, but you might not like what I have to say on the subject.
The current research is clear about two things:
1) Eating meals together as a family produces healthier eating
2) Your kids will eat what you eat
So, if you don’t want your children to drink sugary soda, guess what? You’re going to have to give it up.
Of course, we’ve found a temporary way around that one, we just tell our daughter that we’re having an “adult drink” and so far, she accepts that. But we know it won’t last forever, and truly, sugary drinks are quickly becoming the next national health crisis. We have got to get over our addiction to them.
