Serve it up Family Style!
This is so easy it’s scary! I picked up this little gem from the Weight Watcher’s Family Power book. When I read it for the first time, I was skeptical to say the least. But, WOWee ZOWee does it work! The trick works like this (or at least this is how it worked for me): Put the food for your meal in bowls or platters on the kitchen counter and let your kids dish out their own food onto their plate! You will be astounded at how your players know exactly how much they need. It’s like magical portion control. Encourage (but don’t force!) kids to try at least a little taste of everything. It’s amazing how much better kids eat when they feel in charge of their own plate! Imagaine….no more cajoling your third grader into finishing his carrots! Try it….you’ll like it! I promise!
