The kids had a cooking birthday party this weekend. They made (white) english muffin pizzas, Cups of Dirt (chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos and gummy worms), and decorated cupcakes. My son has newly found allergies to soy, dairy, nuts and egg whites. I brought all his food: allergen free bread, homemade (allergen free) cupcakes and icing, and pudding made with rice milk (which did not congeal. ick.).  HIS meal was healthy. Hers was not. HE did not eat his meal, She did.

What should I do? I know the stuff she’s eating is bad for her, but I’m not sure how to tell her she can’t have 4 of the only 8 foods she eats! Occationally, fine. I get it. Don’t interfere; you don’t want them to rebel. But their diet, with all these birthday parties, is turning into more than occasion!

Any advice? How do you teach your kids about healthy living?

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