Breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day... Not just for you, but for your kids too! Studies show that kids in school skip breakfast more than any other meal. That means your kids could be going more than 12 hours before getting food in their bellies. This might not seem like a big deal, but what if I told you being hungry affects their ability to learn? Changes things, doesn't it?
Think about it, when you're hungry it's hard concentrating. The same goes for your kids. Kids who eat breakfast perform better in school and have less behavior problems. I don't know about you, but I find that pretty interesting. I bet your kids teachers would too!
So how do you find time in your whirlwind of a morning to make sure your kids get some fuel? Start small. You don't have to go all Betty Crocker for breakfast. It can be as simple as a yogurt and some fruit. Maybe finding time for food isn't the problem... Maybe your kid just isn't hungry. Try having them get dressed first and give their tummies some time to wake up.
Still feel like you need some help in the breakfast department? Check out www.kidseatright.org for some recipes and ideas!
-Leslie
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