Little by little give them more and more independence. With luck and practice by the time school starts they will be able to share or even take over responsibility for preparing school snacks that are healthy and that make them happy. You still have time... go for it!
Slice summer squash, zucchini, etc. and lay out on pan. Top with shedded cheese and roast to melt cheese. Add pepper or seasoning if desired. Add pine nuts if desired. Eat as is or put on a cracker. This is a recipe you can do a bunch at a time for several snacks, or just a few in a toaster oven. You can also make them for appetizers, family movie night healthy snacks, or even a dinner side.
Gather an assortment of your child's favorite fruits, cut to bite size, mix, and put in container for cooler bag.
Depending on the fruit I like to help the kids make up a bunch of these in freezable containers, freeze and grab one each day for snack. The fruit thaws but is generally still cold by snack time. P.S. Also a great way to sneak in new fruits a few nibbles mixed in.
Ants on a Log.... the sequel
With peanut butter banned from more and more schools due to severe allergies, try changing up the traditional ants on a log by using flavored or plain cream cheese in place of the peanut butter. If weight is an issue, try subsituting low fat cottage cheese that is drained a bit.
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These tips are good guidelines for parents. I'm sure parents will find it useful for keeping the health of their child. Thanks for sharing this!
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