In my last post I complained about the school that my son goes to gave him hot chocolate without asking me first. I did talk to the teacher and she had read the ingredients as so not to give it to him if there was dairy in it, and there was none. She told me that she has a daughter with an allergy so that she double and triple checks with my son, but sometimes forgets to get a hold of me (which I totally understand, but that if for another blog post).
Yesterday was Valentines Day. I was incredibly excited that the children had decided that they did not want to do valentines as they found them wasteful and instead to bring a donation for the Children's Hospital in our area. They were however going to have a Valentines Day party and asked the parents to send a "healthy snack".
I do not now where people think that cakes and cookies are healthy! It blows my mind! I get it, its a party, its valentines, cupcakes and cookies in the shape of a heart...cute..I know...but NOT healthy!
I sent my son with tomato and cheese skewers and pineapple hearts...and you know what? They were all gone when I got the container back.
Children will choose healthy foods if there is an option!
I know, I shouldn't really complain. The parents are trying to get involved with their kids and supply snacks that they will enjoy ~ and who doesn't enjoy a good sugar cookie? But, then to wonder why the kids are all grouchy, acting out, and the like after a party that really allowed them to stuff on junk for 2 hours is really a no brainer.
And please, please don't get me started on the red food dye!!!
1 comments:
I totally agree...children will choose healthy food when given a choice. Nice to hear your snacks were well received - I know as a parent I would appreciate them! It's a difficult and ongoing battle...I know I hear from my daughter everyday that she is the only kid who doesn't get candy in her lunch.
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