![]() ![]() Take advantage of this holiday season to teach your kids the importance of moderation and making healthy choices. In time, sweets will be less likely to preoccupy your child’s thoughts and actions. To preserve the joy of the holidays, try not to overemphasize the candy or dessert options. This approach may unintentionally place sweets on a pedestal they become a reward. 3 This can look like giving your child dessert only after they finished everything on their plate or giving them candy only after doing well on a test in school. 2 As a parent, you just want your child to be healthy however, our first instinct is to make sweets contingent upon certain behaviors. However, this “tunnel vision” towards anything with sugar is perfectly normal. 1 Over time, the goal is to shift into having little inference so your child develops their skills in self-control.Ĭhildren can often feel overwhelmed by the presence of candy in their environment. Reassure them that the candy or dessert will still be available at meals and/or snack-times, and when it is available, they can eat as much as they want. Then, emphasize that they can have control of their sweets if they demonstrate strong management skills. Eventually, as your child builds self-management skills, they will have the opportunity to be responsible for the sweets. At first, you might want to assume responsibility of the candy stash or dessert options. Here are some tips to help you handle the overflow of sweets during the holiday season:Ĭonsider managing your child’s sweets intake around the holidays as a learning opportunity to guide their self-regulation. ![]() However, during this time of year this recommendation can be challenging to meet. Consider the Dietary Guidelines, which emphasize that less than 10% of calories should come from added sugar. While indulging in these treats is part of the festive fun, it’s essential to limit the amount for the sake of our children’s health and well-being. The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and… sweets! From Halloween treats to Thanksgiving desserts to Christmas cookies, it’s no surprise that many parents find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of sugary delights that make their way into the household. In the November blog post, Lily Bunnell, undergraduate in nutrition science Tara Gregory, Chatham County Extension Family Consumer Science Agent Erin Massey, Transylvania County Extension Family Consumer Science Agent and Virginia Stage, AHS Assistant Professor provides information and resources on how to navigate the overflow of sweets during this holiday season. ![]() The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences (AHS) publishes a monthly blog written by students, alumni, and faculty sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the fields of agricultural, extension, and human science. ![]()
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