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Peanut Butter … Again?

Peanut Butter … Again? Does your 2-year-old want a peanut butter sandwich for lunch every day? It sounds like your child is on a "food jag." Food jags are common in the toddler and preschool years. More frustrating for you than harmful for kids, the best approach is to stay low key about them. The more you focus on food jags, the longer they may last. It's okay to offer the peanut butter sandwich every day—just include other foods with it to encourage variety. Most "monotonous eaters" soon tire of eating the same food so often.
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  • Cook healthy

    Involve your child in the cutting, mixing and preparation of all meals. Even a snack can be healthy.

  • Eat right

    Sit down together as a family to enjoy a wonderful meal and the opportunity to share the day's experiences with one another.

  • Shop smart

    To encourage a healthy lifestyle, get your children involved in selecting the food that will appear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table.


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