How much to pack in a Lunch?

No 2 children are alike, we know that but how much is the right amount to pack in a lunch for your Kindergartener? You know your child best so you are best to gage how much is the right amount. Even the pickiest of eaters need fuel! if you pack small amounts of 3 things than they will not be overwhelmed. Try a 1/2 a sandwich on whole grain bread, 1/2 a piece of fruit, a drinkable yogurt that has very little sugar, and a water. If your child is not a sandwich person try a healthy cup of soup, or leftover protein that they ate last night with the fruit and yogurt.

What we often see when kids have too many choices is  they ten to leave several things in their lunch box. Nuts if they are allowed could also be substituted for the yogurt. Trial and error will happen, but if you keep an on going conversation about what seemed to work well and what was not a hit you will eventually find a good balance.

Also don't be afraid to ask your child's teacher if they notice if your child is eating and if any change in diet has had an effect on your child's behavior!