My UO: I don't think it's a big deal to make a different meal for you kids when they're little. I make whatever dinner I'm going to make and make something DD wants to eat. I'm not cooking a five course meal for 12 people to begin with so to throw nuggets in the microwave while I'm cooking my dinner is nbd.
My UO: I don't think it's a big deal to make a different meal for you kids when they're little. I make whatever dinner I'm going to make and make something DD wants to eat. I'm not cooking a five course meal for 12 people to begin with so to throw nuggets in the microwave while I'm cooking my dinner is nbd.
Genuine curiosity question - when does it become a big deal to make a different dinner? My aunt cooks separate dinners for her teenage kids sometimes. Is that taking it to far?
I think when it becomes a PITA for you. But I also think it should be clearly taught not to expect it at other people's homes. If they go to a friend's house for dinner they will eat what is prepared and smile and thank them for a delicious dinner (obligatory note: obviously this doesn't count with food allergies).
My UO: I don't think it's a big deal to make a different meal for you kids when they're little. I make whatever dinner I'm going to make and make something DD wants to eat. I'm not cooking a five course meal for 12 people to begin with so to throw nuggets in the microwave while I'm cooking my dinner is nbd.
Genuine curiosity question - when does it become a big deal to make a different dinner? My aunt cooks separate dinners for her teenage kids sometimes. Is that taking it to far?
I'm in agreement. I don't know when you should stop, but it will definitely be stopping long before the teenage years around here. I'm mean, you're a teenager, make a PBJ if you don't want what's being served.
My UO: I don't think it's a big deal to make a different meal for you kids when they're little. I make whatever dinner I'm going to make and make something DD wants to eat. I'm not cooking a five course meal for 12 people to begin with so to throw nuggets in the microwave while I'm cooking my dinner is nbd.
I somewhat agree. DS won't eat certain things like spicy roasted potatoes, so I'll make some bland ones for him, but also have sweet potatoes ready on stand by.
I won't prepare a whole second meal, but I'll some of his favorites ready to substitute.
Genuine curiosity question - when does it become a big deal to make a different dinner? My aunt cooks separate dinners for her teenage kids sometimes. Is that taking it to far?
I'm in agreement. I don't know when you should stop, but it will definitely be stopping long before the teenage years around here. I'm mean, you're a teenager, make a PBJ if you don't want what's being served.
Yeah I personally won't be making special meals after age 6 or 7. And definitely not for teenagers.
I won't make a special meal, but I sometimes add a side dish to ds's meal. Like if our vegetable is broccoli, I'll give him a little bit, but I know he won't eat it so I also give him some sliced tomatoes which he will eat.
I don't really see the utility of Fitbits. I had one for a couple weeks and was unimpressed so I returned it. It wasn't accurate and I have better luck cutting my calories for weight loss.
The way our evenings flow, often A eats well before H gets home. Unless I'm starving, I wait to eat with H so A eats alone. He often eats something different because our dinner isn't ready yet. Usually it's leftovers from dinner the night before. But same- I'll often add a side or substitute something depending on what we're eating. When we're all together on the weekends, he almost always eats the same thing we do. If it's something I know he won't eat a ton of, I'll give him plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese in addition to what we have so he gets plenty of protein and gets full.
I say if you are fixing dinner and throw chicken nuggets in the microwave, NBD. That's way better than trying to give them what you have, them not eating, and you giving in and giving them a preferred food/ snack/ dessert. That's a very nasty habit to start. Just give them the different thing from the start.
The way our evenings flow, often A eats well before H gets home. Unless I'm starving, I wait to eat with H so A eats alone. He often eats something different because our dinner isn't ready yet. Usually it's leftovers from dinner the night before. But same- I'll often add a side or substitute something depending on what we're eating. When we're all together on the weekends, he almost always eats the same thing we do. If it's something I know he won't eat a ton of, I'll give him plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese in addition to what we have so he gets plenty of protein and gets full.
I say if you are fixing dinner and throw chicken nuggets in the microwave, NBD. That's way better than trying to give them what you have, them not eating, and you giving in and giving them a preferred food/ snack/ dessert. That's a very nasty habit to start. Just give them the different thing from the start.
You don't have to give in. We don't. I cater (some) to the girls for breakfast, lunch, and snack. Dinner is whatever we are having. H gets home pretty early so family dinner is doable. I don't think you have to always serve the same meal. But for me it does lead to giving the kids things I probably wouldn't otherwise. And I do value exposing them to different food. So for us not substituting works better than the alternative.
Interesting! Especially because I've heard some women say they avoided nursing so it wouldn't mess with their boobs.
I'd be curious to see if those women are still perky or not lol
Well, joshan1719, said she didn't nurse and is not perky. And one of my good friends has had 3 kids and her milk never comes in so she's all formula from birth and she jokes about her saggy boobs. It's just two anecdotes but I would guess it's rare to have super perky boobs post-pregnancy, no matter what you do to feed your newborn.
I'd be curious to see if those women are still perky or not lol
Well, joshan1719, said she didn't nurse and is not perky. And one of my good friends has had 3 kids and her milk never comes in so she's all formula from birth and she jokes about her saggy boobs. It's just two anecdotes but I would guess it's rare to have super perky boobs post-pregnancy, no matter what you do to feed your newborn.
Yeah agree.
Breasts enlarge due to hormones before milk is ever present/made.
I'd be curious to see if those women are still perky or not lol
Well, joshan1719, said she didn't nurse and is not perky. And one of my good friends has had 3 kids and her milk never comes in so she's all formula from birth and she jokes about her saggy boobs. It's just two anecdotes but I would guess it's rare to have super perky boobs post-pregnancy, no matter what you do to feed your newborn.
Wow, I didn't realize that some women's milk never comes in. I knew sometimes supply could be an issue, etc. Interesting!
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