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Now, how do you get them to actually EAT their lunch?

So you make this awesome lunch for your kids... and they bring most, if not all, of it home at the end of the day.  Here's some help on how to get your kids to actually EAT the lunch you packed for them!

From the Calgary Herald:

Q: How do I convince my eight-year-old son that he should eat his lunch every day? It seems to come back almost untouched most of the time.

A: This is a common concern that many parents may face. Often children have limited time to eat because they are very busy socializing and sharing stories. You can discuss what happens in the lunch room with your children, and ask if they have any preferences for lunches, finding out which foods that their friends are eating appeal to them. Try sending half of a sandwich or a smaller portion of pasta or grain salad along with sliced-up fruits and vegetables and homemade desserts for snacks. Try colourful, reusable cutlery and containers. Fun notes in the lunch bag from mom or dad always bring a smile to kids' faces, and give them another reason to open that lunch bag with anticipation. Variety is important. Let your child help choose what goes in the lunch.

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