BEST Kid Snacks & Lunch system! Ideas, hacks, tips, & how we do it!
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2018
- The other day on Instagram I showed you our snack drawer for our kids. It basically broke the internet! So as promised, here's a video all about how we do kids snacks, lunch, and even mealtimes. Here are some links mentioned in the video:
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"if it's in a wrapper, it doesn't get eaten at home." Game changer. Thank you!!
It really is!! Enjoy!
For a minute I had total pantry envy (8 kids, not enough storage) and I just realized I can add shelves I already have to my laundry room -off the kitchen- and I'll have tons more space! Stoked!
I only have 2 kids (and will have a 3rd at the same time as you!) and I am FRUSTRATED at the amount of single-use packages they use at home!!! I need to buckle down and make those things inaccessible to them!
OMG right?! What a fabulous idea!
Anne I agree
I'm a college student, watching this in the middle of the night, almost a year after it was posted, and its even giving me ideas for my snacks and lunches! Jordan I love your channel
That sounds amazing! Your taking the right path. You might have a brighter future by making good decisions like watching this useful video.
Same!!!
Omg same!!!!!
Saaamee but I’m freshman year high school 😂😂😂
*”and IT’S even giving me” - and so on and so forth.
Your parenting is inspiring! A 3 year old who can make their own breakfast and cook their own eggs?! Incredible.
Mine does. She also fixes her own bed, folds her own clothes. She enjoys doing these things though lol
My 4 year old son can’t even make himself cereal because he’ll make a huge mess.
I know eggs in the microwave
Sabrina Gonzales the huge mess is him learning. I promise, it will get better if you just accept the TEMPORARY mess. Good luck
@SabrinaGonzales I know the feeling you can’t learn to cook because you’ll make a mess. @SandiRoegman is the mess temporary because to me it just last forever.
I just discovered these videos.. love them! I have 6 kids myself. I close the kitchen 1 hour before dinner but the veggie drawer is always open. This changed my sons eating habits. He never ate vegetables from the time he was a baby and had his first baby food. HATED veggies. But the hour before dinner it was all he could eat. He started with baby carrots, but after a year of this he was eating bell peppers and snap peas and 3 years later he now eats all vegetables even brussel sprouts. I didn’t really care if they ruined their appetites on vegetables it’s probably healthier than what I’m making for dinner any way.
Erin, ur veggie draw just has raw veggies?
@@ForHeaven00 what else is going to be in a veggie drawer ?
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing!
The best thing you said is “your child is two if he’s a big snacker it’s because you’ve allowed it”! Yes!!! Parents need to be parents and kids kids. Love your attitude! Thanks!
Yes! We noticed our 18 month old was starting to become a snacker and not eating his dinner and I took a look at myself and realised whenever I had a snack he wanted some so I started having my snack when he was napping and just feed him breakfast, an earlier lunch, an afternoon snack in his high chair and dinner. Suddenly he started eating all of his dinner again. And I don't feel like I'm constantly feeding him.
YES!! My 19 month old is a huge eater, but she has real meals. Because she's a baby and gets what I give her.
Totally agree. I've been there. We worry about our kids getting enough to eat, or want to make them happy, or keep them busy, or whatever, and we use food or snacks. My kids are not big snackers generally. My 23 month old only eats a snack once in awhile. And she is typically an excellent eater at mealtimes. And if I serve her vegetables first, she'll often at least try one or two bites, but if she's already had a big snack, she won't be that interested in the vegetables at mealtimes!
Misty, I couldn't agree more! Parents need to remain in control of their kids.
My step son once threw up at a restaurant because we asked him to take one bite of broccoli. He had gotten himself so worked up leading up to the bite. He was a teenager when that happened. That incident made me adamant that any babies I raised would love a variety of food just like their mama. And now? My 6 and 8 year olds have a few favorite vegetables.
I’m 14 and homeschooled and I stay home all day. This video really helped me think about snack ideas and ways to stay healthy at home👍🏻
I'm glad it helped!
I'm 12 and homeschooled too!!!!!
U talking about ur kitchen i want to know wat to us for my brothers
I'm 10
Oh... Yea I'm 12, I ant as smart as you. I hunger I look, I eat or I don't fine I starve tell dinner
For everyone who can't have a snack drawer, consider getting a mini fridge! Same with putting a microwave on a small table, so kids can use it still!
Haylee Mitchell excellent low budget idea!
The price of the drawer microwave isn’t as extreme as the refrigerator.
Or use the bottom drawer of your fridge for your healthy snacks (aka fruits)
What if you can’t afford things like that 😢
search portable refridgerators on amazon. They look like coolers that you take in the car. You can put on floor and kids can flip open the top.
Ugh thank god you're not a health nut. I was totally expecting to see you blending flax seed smoothies and roasting kale chips. Love the realness!
AngieM 420 😂
But what's wrong with that?
😂😂😂
The Party's Here! It’s not practical or relatable to everyone’s everyday life
@@amandacarvalho733 That's definitely not true and it's something to strive for. An unhealthy diet is nothing to make an excuse for. People are adapting healthier lifestyles everyday. If obesity and diabetes are relatable then count me out babe. I'll eat my kale chips elsewhere
I love that you have a refrigerator built into the cabinet. Perfect for small kids. I need this in my kitchen!
Tanya S yes it’s so cool . Re doing kitchen and totally want this ..
I was so confused how she had eggs and yogurt in a drawer. Then I read this comment and everything made sense.
How can you do this
@@candicegrass9691 you can buy refrigerated cabinets and get them installed. They're pricey though. It may be worth it if you have lots of younger kids, to encourage their independence and self help skills. Or just get a mini fridge/bar fridge.
The fridge cabinet is awesome
I'm so starting the nothing in a wrapper eaten at home! You are genius, Jordan!!
Thanks!!
Me too! Great idea, as always!
I don't have kids yet but I will definitely implement this rule for my man 😂
Wow! Lots of wonderful tips and tricks!! You’re a master!
CookCleanAndRepeat we do that already! Cool that others do that too. It’s just more expensive. I figured if someone wrapped it for me, it took the time away from me having to do it.
My boyfriend says I’m crazy for being 20, kid less whilst watching and subscribing.
I call it smart because I’m taking notes now, so I’m all ready by the kid phase of my life 😂😂
Millie Turner this is literally me! I mean I’m 21 and expecting but it’ll be good tips for the coming years haha! X
You're 20 relax you got your whole life ahead of you. I'm 34 next month and just now trying for a child. Take your time.
You are a great mom/aunt already. Smart 🥰 besides you can use the same method for yourself!
Very smart!
Joleen32086 D everyone moves at a different pace, I don’t think there’s anything remotely wrong with being young and educating yourself about these kinds of things. I think it’s great and smart! You can never know too much!
This lady is the ultimate queen of parenting and household management, just wow! so organized. At the same time though, listening to all of this just once more confirmed that I really cannot handle more than 2 kids lol. I cannot in a million years do all this work, prepping, and organizing. This is a whole production 😂
I agree. She is just amazing. I have learned so much from her channel!
I dont even have kids but i watched the whole thing and subscribed
Welcome to the Freeb Family!
Haha, me too!
Same!
Same with me. I don't have children either. It is actually good to know.
LOL yeah same!
“You’re the parent, you set the rules”. AMEN!!! I loved this video so much!
My mom used the Capri Suns for ice packs when we were camping or going on road trips! You freeze them and use them to keep your cooler refrigerated. You don't have to worry about the ice melting and getting all of your food wet, and then once they thaw the kids had a nice cold drink! Then she would supplement with bagged ice as needed after that since we all know how expensive Ice can be when trying to keep something cool for a long period of time! I always thought this was such a unique tip!
I have to say that I am fascinated by how you are fair with your kids. As one of the oldest in a family of 5, it was always on me to do things for the younger kids and they could go forever without caring for themselves. It was a broken system and I honestly disagree with it wholeheartedly. Having big families is not easy but if someone chooses that, fairness and responsibility should go across the family not just one kid doing it all to help mom. I wouldn't have mind making my own food, laundry and lunches, but doing this for everyone was a burden. Thank you for setting a different example!!!!
Arijana Lukic
YES!!! I agree with this wholeheartedly. I’m also the oldest of 5 kids and I was always like the 3rd parent. I was expected to do things that an adult would but was still treated like a child. And it created a lot of tension between my parents and I, my mom and i’s relationship is really bad and is only getting worse and it’s mostly from all the expectations she placed on me.
@@Elizabeth-cm6sy speak up and explained it to her. In a calm manner. Good luck.
Mom always distinguished between snacks exclusively for school and home snacks. The school snacks were always more special. I also grew up with the no snacks before dinner rule. 5:00 was the cut off. Dinner was at 6:30. And if we didn't like what was for dinner, we went to bed hungry. I am thankful for the discipline m parents instilled in me. You are such a good mom.
Microbio S i grew up a stubborn child I ate what ever I wanted whenever I wanted access to the fridge or whatever and I’m only 17 now and 70 pounds overweight If i ever have kids I want them to be super disiplined but i can’t get my self to eat healthy and have a time for food I just always think about food and don’t really know what to d o
Microbio S so luck
I love love love the independence that these habits form for your children! Not only does it make your life easier, it starts to prepare them to be adults and take care of themselves. It teaches them to be accountable for their own nutrition and not rely on someone else to do it for them! It's shocking how many adults haven't even learned that quite yet!
I’m a 20 year old man and I’m in love with your mom vlogs
As a child, my parents would give us 'no thank you portions' 😂 which was two bites of whatever veggie or dish that we said we didn't like. I hated it then, but I'm definitely thankful for it now. It helped expanded my palette.
Great idea!
Me too!
It's 1 am I'm a teen without kids and I'm crying because you're such an inspiration. I love organization so much. Nobody in my family cares about it. I wanna move out so bad.😭
Kaiya 。。 omg same there’s literally no organizational system in my house can’t wait till college
Lol, I with you guys
@kaiya sweetie sorry you feel this way, as long as your immediate living area i.e. Room closet etc. is to your liking , be content with that until you move out. My teens (19 &14) and husband aren’t very organized even though I have LABELS everywhere they ignore it. Now that’s frustrating and I can’t move out 😂 lol!!! Best of luck!
@Kaiya , I know your post is 7 months old but i just read it and i wanna encourage you to take matters into your own hands and organise whatever you want! If it's your room or closet or even your parents pantry (i'm sure they'll love for you to do that). I also felt misunderstood when i was a teen and i could not wait to move out :D I think most teenagers feel like that and that is totally okay and understandable.
Let me share a life hack with you that applies to nearly everything. When faced with any challenge or situation you don't like (like you being annoyed that nobody in your family cares about organising) you have 3 options:
1. You can accept it fully and don't change it.
2. You can stay upset/angry about it.
3. You can do something about it.
You gotta choose 1 because it just doesn't work in the long run to mix them together.
Sorry for my unsolicited advice, you can take it or leave it. It's all okay for me :)
I wish you well.
Me toooo
I'm 17 years old, but watching this video. Don't know why I love it so much
Doesjka Nederhof lol im 17 too!
Doesjka Nederhof it is never too early to start girl! If only I'd have known half the great shit Jordan talks about at your age! You are way ahead of the rest of your age let me tell you. Just remember these things when you go out on your own and you'll be set!
lol same! but i’m a little younger than you
ME TOO i make lunches for my mom and my younger brother so this was GREAT
Im 19 and have dreamed of a big family since I was little. I am constantly watching these kind of videos.
I have never seen a counter that has a fridge built in 😩 so intriguing.
Refrigerated drawers 🤯🤯 I was watching and had to rewind to double check that you said REFRIGERATED drawers! Omg I’m jelly.
Also, love how you reprimand for disobedience. Makes so much sense, waste food then pay from your allowance. Would love for you and Bubba to do a video about discipline / consequences/ expectations, etc.
I think I'm gonna be a mom like you. Every time I go out to the city or somewhere else with my friends I have a small bottle of water, an apple and some self made granola cookies in my backpack or bag (I use very ripe bananas instead of sugar for the cookies). My friends always wonder about that because if they're hungry they buy something in a store, but I save so much money with this method and it's much easier
That is so smart. Built in fridge. And microwave low enough for the younger kids. I am so introducing your channel to my mom. That is such a gold idea
"Polite bite" new favorite term
My mom calls them no thank you bites.
Sometimes life forces you to get this organized and have such a great system. I’m sure having 5 kids has led to you teaching your kids to be more responsible so you can remain sane. I have 1 son, and he loves taking lunch to school. I’m going to try to give him more independence and let him pack his own lunches. It’ll save me some time in the morning for sure!
I’m so obsessed with your parenting style. I’ve got to be more like you with my 3 year old.
I love what you said about setting the rules, the boundaries, the times AND the consequences. It teaches kids that YES they have a choice to do whatever they want but THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES.
You and your husband are doing such a good job raising yalls future adults. 💚💚💚💚
Sara K Medrano it’s an absolute shame that there aren’t many parents around like them. Majority of ppl having children don’t care. It’s sad. I’m having my first baby and I hope to raise her w the standards this family shows
Just have to brag...I’ve been at my job for 6 months and I’ve only gone out to lunch 4 times. Bringing my lunch saves a lot of money and helps me eat all my leftovers! Plus I know I’m going to eat out over the weekend so I save my money for then!
The refrigerated drawers are awesome.
Ok, not even a mom and this is blowing my mind. Sticking this in my back pocket
Your frozen sandwich idea has REVOLUTIONIZED our lunch packing game... like WOAH! We now have a drawer in our freezer just for sandwiches and packing a lunch in the morning when someone has forgotten the night before is cake! Thank you!
I wish I would’ve grown up in a loving household like yours
I love this video!
My 2 year old is kind of a grazer. But she sits down and eats her 3 meals when it’s time for meals. I love that you don’t restrict them from eating when they’re hungry unless a meal is about to be ready. I think that’s so important for building a healthy relationship with food!
Not sure how I lived without you but I’m not going back to that life.
Aww you just made my day! 🥰
Aww thats such a cute comment
dolette Anderson me tooooo!!!!
Exactly!!!! Youre the mom youre the boss. Your kid doesnt know any better. I hate when mom says ya but he doesnt want. Or he doesnt like. Thats not my problem in my household. Once they are old enough to know whats good for them then off they go. When theyre kids u should set the rules!!!
Absolutely! And there is a way to do it without shaming kids or making them feel bad right? As Moms we have to make sure to explain why they must eat healthy foods first in a loving way without objectifying our kids. Way to go moms 💪.
Wow I am inspired with how independent your children are. I have 2 teenage stepsons who are VERY dependant upon me doing everything for them. When I try to enforce rules similar to yours I come out in the looosing. You and your family are goals. Amazing parents!
Step kids are extra hard because you are sort of changing the rules on what they are used to. But they'll get used to it too. Good luck
As a 26 yr old w no kids, but never learned how to properly grocery shop…. This is beyond helpful😄Thank you so much!
Omg I love that you touched on saving money by not buying packaged juices! I was at a girlfriends house who constantly has issues with money.. but she had caprisuns, gatorades, Apple juices, etc., and I’m thinking girlfriend! There’s like $60 of sugar drinks in your pantry right now!
Please do a video on your warm breakfast ideas....cause I'm with you mama...I wanna slam my head on the pantry wall too!!!
YES! Please do a whole separate video on hot breakfasts!!!!!
Lmaooo my mom used to say that to us the kitchens closed 😂😂😂
If you have an Aldi’s near you it’s another good store! My mom goes there if we are on a budget and we can get a lot of food for a low price too!
I just went there for the first time today! Def a steal!
I LOVE that you caught your son wasting food and held him accountable for it. I think that's such an incredibly valuable learning lesson.
Wow, our first is due in a few months, and this is EXACTLY the kind of system I've been chewing on. (Haha...) I want our kids to be pretty self-sufficient, SO glad to hear it's not just my own crazy fantasy!
cool! as a Catholic young mom who is just starting life out with her husband, this has been really helpful!! we want a bigger family and always looking for ways to save and not compromise health! I really admire your organization and discipline!!!
See her laundry video.
I love love love the rules and boundaries you have in place. Teaching them so young to be responsible and independent. Implemented a few with my 3 year old. Totally revamped my shopping because of your videos
I’m a teacher and would love to forward this to all my moms. The problem is that when both parents work they are tired when they get home. They want to get something quickly for their children to eat so fast food fills that need. These children have to be trained to make their own lunches and mom figures it’s faster to just do these things herself. Thank you for the inspiration and for reminding parents they should set the rules!!
Dad's too 😊
Teakat The instant pot (got it on sale on black friday
too!!!) and food prepping on the weekends has been a game changer for me!! I'm a single mom so for me I don't have that extra help of hands.
YOUR KITCHEN IS MY DREAM!!! That's it. I love it. And You. :) But not in a creepy way... in a Freebs kind of way. Love, Kristen
I agree. I have tried some of these techniques for years but with a side by side frig for a family of 6, and the small freezer on half (no extra frig like here) and no pantry etc-- It's tough to be that organized. Lets face it, time and space is a HUGE advantage with this system. I now have high schoolers and they take up any free space we had. Great tips, gorgeous family friendly kitchen.
Mine too
i absolutely love how conscious you are with being environmentally friendly and sustainable! even if you do use single-use plastics such as the condiment cups or cutlery, you establish a reusing system which is great economically and environmentally!
I don't think she's environmentally friendly at all! Package and single use plastic central
We have a family with 6 kids and I can't tell you enough how much you inspire me. The way you and Bubba parent is just great, honestly. Your rules and expectations make so much sense. And not only do I watch you for your parenting and household routines, but your financial ways are so perfect as well. Thank you so much for all of your videos!!❤
I grew up in a water family and I’m so so thankful! It’s healthier and cheaper!
I feel like if you start your kids early with habits they will grow with it. My son eats everything I cook with no complaints.
Jordan , you actually don’t know how much times I have watched this and shared this + I’m only 11 and I have organised our kitchen too! Thanks some great inspiration ( I hope you can post more videos like this) Thanks x
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U go sweety.... Thats amazing.
I love the way that you do your meal plans and rules for your kids and the consequences when they don't listen to what you tell them. Awesome Jordan, keep up the great work. God bless!!
My little vegan 2 year old always asks for snacks and I have decided about 2 weeks ago that I am done buying wrapped and pre-packaged snacks. I stay home with them and I have no excuse for not making things from scratch that are healthier, cheaper and she can make them with me! Thank you for some ideas!!
Sheree Freund
Vegan during childhood can harm their developement and brain,
Iran and b12 deficiency
Just for your childs own good
@@JustMe-12345 I'm sure she is responsible enough to give suplements and vitamins. Im not vegan, but I find funny how people criticize it, yet they feed most of the time ultraprocess foods to their kids, instead of real food (like in this video). That is way worst than being vegan.
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My gosh, I believe in structure, organization, discipline. You really are an inspiration for this system, it can be done, regardless of how many kids a person has.
You’re such an organized mom, and I love how much structure you have at your home!
Could you do a day in the life?! I'd love to actually see the kids making their own food during the day!
I make a large batch of mini pancakes and freeze them. My twin 7 year olds grab them in the morning, pop them in microwave for 30 seconds and hot breakfast done!
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Genius!
Is it just me or Jordan is a really great mom!
Aww thanks! ❤️
I’ve prob. seen this video more than 5 times, and every time I get something more out of it. Thanks so much, Jordan! Love all your vids!
Love this I think I’ve realised I’m pandering to my kids too much, I need to introduce the help themselves system! x
ashley bailie me too. Sometimes it’s so hard to say no because I don’t want to make food another power struggle with a toddler!
I makes you no less of an incredible mom, it just helps everyone all around! It's going to benefit your whole family so much in the long run!!
honestly i was amazed at her three year old! i don't have kids yet but this made me realize that kids can do more for themselves than we sometimes can see. good luck with your kiddos.
Me too! Constantly in the kitchen making someone a snack.
My kids are both very clutzy and would probably drop a lot of things, did you do a lot of "training" with your kids in the kitchen?
I don’t have kids but that really interesting. I will definitely use this system when i do have children
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I have no kids but i still watched this whole thing and you seem like such a great parent! I love how fair you are and how you set boundaries and consequences. This is so awesome!!!
Love this! It’s so refreshing to see someone unapologetically set boundaries for their kids & have consequences for their actions!! My style of parenting is very similar & I am always getting comments on how good my kids are (even my son with disabilities).
We are far from perfect but good boundaries show in the long run.
Our favorite snacks are currently smoothies, stovetop popcorn, and apples with peanut butter. 🙌🙌🙌
Oh smoothies! Genius!
Jordan Page, FunCheapOrFree i will have smoothies kinda often not much but when i can i will have one. Tjey are filling and health for you. Lots of fruit and protein. I make mone with strawberries, bananas, pomegranates, fresh lemon juice, greek yogurt ( if i have it), unsweetened almond milk, ice, and protein powder (sometimes)
I always forget about popcorn!
Can you talk about you allowance system with your kiddos?
THANK YOU!!!!!!
I just posted a video on finances with kids! Feel free to check it out!
I’m only 13 so I don’t have a way to do lunch and snacks but I like to be organized so this will be helpful for when I am older!😂
Omgosh! My husband discovered for us something awesome. So we go through napkins like crazy. We also have 6 kiddos, also stepladders ages. Coffee filters! We get a lot for so cheap and they don't tear easy. 😃 he's the best!
Warm meal on breakfast and more on water when it comes to their drinks. Finally!!! What exactly I want to hear from a mom. #bestmom juices have sugar and more likely for them to have sore throat and not healthy. Good for treats for special occasions #correct loveyou! ♥️ all the love from the Philippines
Actually Let's say ur drinking Apple Juice the apple juice contains more sugar then less fiber then eating a real apple
Less cavities! 😁
We do water down juice all the time. And only allow at at meal time.
*Love your snack drawers! Jealous!*
What a great mom honestly “ I want to spend money on fun things.” No parents ever say that
We decided to keep our microwave *out* of reach of our littles due to a little fire that happened in our microwave. Caused by a toddler who didn't know any better and my hubby and I weren't home at the time. But good on you guys for managing to keep your littles from starting fires with yours! lol Brilliant tips, honestly.
You know what I love about you; you are so realllllll
My kids are grown now(30,29 and 17) but they still use the rules they grew up with as in fresh stuff first,lots of water with meals, packing meals. They still buy snacks in bulk and repackage for snacks!😄 And they have fun memories of what we called *the tasty club* it was our version of the polite bite. 😊 and I am so loving those fridge drawers!!!
I am not even a mom but I am absolutely in love with your videos. Have binge watched many of them. Love how organized you are. and how adorable your family is. Lots of love!!
“That’s a habit you allowed to happen” I LOVE that! It’s so true! ❤️❤️❤️ and I love that you weren’t afraid to say it 😂
What I wouldn’t give for those refrigerated drawers! Maybe next house lol, loved all the tips especially the no snacks in packages at home. It really does add up and my kids can go through them so quickly, going to start implementing that! Also need to get some of those hot food containers
Two things can happen as you reuse plastic bottles over and over: They can leach chemicals, and bacteria can grow in them.
You're NOT a mean or boring mom! That's healthier for them too.. this is helping me loads. Thanks xxxx
Ohhhh my Good Lord!!! You have thought of everything 🙏🏽😱
I binge watch on your videos all the time. Not a mom at the moment but I am in training as I watch you. You are such an inspiration!!! Thankyou for being who you are, and Thankyou for sharing yourself with the world. Glory be to God. God bless🧡
My mom was similar in many of the rules that you have regarding snacks, lunches, and dinners.
We never got junk food except on very rare occasions, which did make them more special. Only problem with that was once I became an adult, every day was a "special occasion" for awhile just because I could.
Also, LOVE your idea for making sandwiches ahead of time. I feed my pets raw, so I prepare their foods for the week ahead of time but never thought to do that for myself...and I'm incredibly lazy so that's a good idea.
Anyway, you are so organized, it's a treat to watch these videos. I don't even have kids, I just love the organization.
I love your no nonsense child rearing! Preach it sister because I hear so much of the but he doesn’t like that or well I let him eat whatever he will because he is so picky. I like that you are teaching your children that there is consequences for their actions. You are raising good adults.
Melinda Banning i was just scrolling through yt and suddenly saw someone who has the same last name as me! greetings from the Netherlands ;)
My grandma raised me that we eat what's on the table or starve. It's so annoying when parents over-cater to their kids because they're picky. Hell if my kid doesn't eat what's for dinner, he/she'll get hungry eventually.
@@Ms.MD7 or cps will come and take the kids..
Why care and be judgmental to parents who do. Not your child.
My brother was hospitalized due to the fact he was picky and they told him what was on the table he had to eat or starve.. Kids sometime are stubborn as s***.. Trust me if your kid dont eat it.. You wont let them starve.. You will most liky make them something
@@sillacounts7026 : triggered much? CPS 😒 ok so they'll come because I won't cater to my kids...you reaching now. Either you're too sensitive or just didn't understand what I said...I'm the parent so I'm in charged, if I said no candy or junk food for dinner, then it's a no. Of course I'll try to cook the food they like as long as it's nutritious but what I was referring to is mainly the processed junk food that a lot of kids like.
If you want to cater to your kids to everything what they want then do you, it's your kids.
@@Ms.MD7 im sorry but your comment said something like eat whats for dinner or starve..
Something about how they will get hunger and eat it. I cant remember how you word it.. It sounded bad.
There are pearnts who do let there kids starve if they dont eat what's on the table..
No way am i saying kids should eat junk or get catered too..
All i was saying going off gradma advise might put your kid in the hospital or taken away.
Mom of 3, soon to be 4 here, and these are amazing tips! I’m ordering a mini fridge and storage containers today to get organized for back to school. I love that you buy realistic food for your kids too. 😁
I wish my boyfriend with 2 kids (5 and 6 years old) could understand english, I would send him your videos. He is always running and when I give him your great tips, he always say that he doesn't have time. I wish I had those videos when my son was a kid, it would have help me so much!!! Thank you for sharing with us!
I love all these rules! It’s so important when you have a large family!
Thank you for being so transparent about what works for your family! I’m always curious how other parents deal with balancing snacks and meals. I’m pretty strict about not snacking close to meal times. It’s nice to know I’m not alone.
I don't even have children but will watch all of your videos. Discovered your channel last week and I just love your outlook on life.
I'm glad that our parenting are the same , too when it comes to this part of parenting. Thank you for sharing! I love the honesty, too. I totally agree that you can get your child to eat the healthy food if you start them early. Love your channel! I sometimes rewatch your videos again and again lol
Ooooo. I do most of these. For meat and cheese sammies, we got individual packets of mayo (that dont need refrigerated), at costco. Made our kids more likely to take the meat and cheese. :)
As SOON as I saw that snack drawer on instagram..i made a makeshift snack basket in my fridge. HOLYMOLY it was AMAZING.
YAY!!! I'm so glad!!!!! And it's working well for you?
Jordan Page, FunCheapOrFree Yes! Its empty and needs a refill! Like, grapes..in my house if left in the original bag..go to waste. I made little baggies and they were GONE so fast! ❤
This gave me SO many ideas!!! Thank you. My son gets free breakfast and lunch at school due to covid, but he packs from home on the days that I know he won't eat lunch at school. It varies every week. I really love the idea of anytime healthy snacks, and the take 2/take 1snack boxes!
I watch this a about a year or so...I got the idea of contigo cups to make my kids lunch ever since; thanks, I'm here because of the drawer snack system now. Thanks for the ideas. Your a life saver.
Such a satisfying video!!! Dream kitchen goals!!!
Thank you for all the great tips! When did you remodel your kitchen? I love it!! We need a new house tour!!! Please!
I love these tips. I have a 3 year old and he’s definitely picked up me and my husbands habits of snacking. I’m going to try to implement some of your rules. That really hit me though when you said “you’re the parent, your rules, your habits”, sometimes you need that reminder. Love watching your videos. They help me so much because I don’t have any mom friends I can relate to or I just need help with how to make my mom life easier. Thank you so much for your videos! ♥️♥️♥️
I love these ideas. In a nanny to my step nieces and the oldest is starting kindergarten in the fall and we will have a definite tight morning schedule! I will definitely make some lunch bins so packing her lunch the day before is quick and easy!