![]() ![]() ![]() That approach doesn’t typically work for me. When I was leading picky eater workshops many “pre-children” years ago, I often suggested to parents to shop the perimeter of the grocery stores – where all the healthier food options live. I wish I could say I was the type of person to make a grocery list and stick to it. Healthy Grocery List for Kids and Busy Families But I think this approach may be just what I need. There’s definitely going to still be ice cream on my list unless you want to see a tired working mom (and dad!) curl up and cry. In general, I like to take a balanced approach. So, I’ve been rethinking my approach to grocery shopping - how to steer clear of the junk and buy healthy food for my children and family. When you’re running out the door to get to work, it’s sometimes (ahem, most times) easier to give in to the whining for a sugary breakfast item than to convince the preschooler to wait and eat a yogurt after preschool drop-off. Coupled with the fact that our family is exponentially busier with activities – school, work, dance, gymnastics, STEM fairs, our dog, and on and on – and we find ourselves on many occasions spiraling into making rash and unhealthy food decisions. Now that they're getting older, Owen and Olivia have more say in their meal and snack choices. Back then, it was much easier to offer a banana when begging for a cookie wasn’t even a skill they knew yet. When the kids were babies and toddlers my husband and I made many, if not all, of the food choices for them. With older children, I’m finding it increasingly more important to stock our fridge and cupboards with healthy food options. ![]()
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