I tell ya, if there's one thing that Singapore's hot and humid weather makes me reach for, it's definitely the cooler produce like cheese, yoghurt and fruits! But I'm sure your trick will come in extra handy for mothers with fussier little ones.
frozen fruits are a good shout! i also like to freeze banana slices which i can then blend into smoothies or eat as a snacc. they're naturally sweet and the frozen texture is quite a fun treat.
Get them involved in preparing the meals, like you said! Letting them rip open those bags of washed and ready-to-eat vegetables is quite fun and engaging for my children. Kids are more likely to eat something they've had a hand in making, so getting them to mix salads, rinse produce, or assemble their own wraps or rolls can help with the picky eating struggle. You might want to also let them season the food to their taste - that way, they're more inclined to eat what they've seasoned heavily (within reason haha). Also, using colourful bowls and plates seems to work for me!
It's all about making it fun Preparing meals can be such a sensory experience for young children, especially when they get to handle the ingredients themselves. It might get messy, but the experience could help develop their senses of taste and touch too!Great tip about engaging kids in preparing their food! I love the idea of letting them season their food too - getting them involved in the process and making it fun. Using colourful bowls and plates is a simple yet effective hack! Anything to make eating healthy more enjoyable
You're right; making healthy eating fun and enjoyable is half the battle won! It's great to have kids explore and engage with their food, and I find that having them help out with any preparation also teaches them a thing or two about the ingredients and the process. It can even start a conversation about their preferences and what goes into making a wholesome meal!Great tip about engaging kids in preparing their food! I love the idea of letting them season their food too - getting them involved in the process and making it fun. Using colourful bowls and plates is a simple yet effective hack! Anything to make eating healthy more enjoyable
Absolutely! Making healthier eating fun and normalising it from young helps lay the foundation for their future habits, so I'm all for sneaky yet healthy meals and clever presentation! Having said that, my little one has her fair share of treats too - balance is key, right? Happy to share more tips with other mums here, hope yours enjoys the new fun meals!Great tip about engaging kids in preparing their food! I love the idea of letting them season their food too - getting them involved in the process and making it fun. Using colourful bowls and plates is a simple yet effective hack! Anything to make eating healthy more enjoyable
Messy play is definitely good fun and great sensory stimulation too! There's always the option of outdoor messes - it's easier to wash up and the likelihood of them enjoying the experience increases tenfold haha. Plus, the bright sunlight might even help boost their Vitamin D levels while they enjoy their sensory play!
True that! It's a win-win when they can have fun and soak up some sun outdoors, especially if the activity can occupy them for a good chunk of time. The mess doesn't seem like too big a hassle when it's outdoors. And after, a quick shower and they're all clean again!
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