 Feb 4, 2021 No. 18 Whoa, snow! We're deep in snow days on the East Coast this week. Cold activities call for good nutrition—and treats; Faith's kids are very into this hot cocoa, post-sledding. Today we talk dinnertime, with inside tips from parents on what's working (for now, anyway!).  
Starting at around age two, lots of kids start to get a bit um… discerning, about what they will and won't put into their mouths. Reticence to trying new things is "normal" at this age and can continue for a few years, but it's hard to feel reassured when one day your little one wants to eat grilled cheese at every single meal forever and ever and the next day they won't touch the stuff. Of course, we all know it's a good idea to expose our kids to variety and to present new foods often so that they get balanced nutrition and don't grow up to be weirdos who only eat grilled cheese.
But here's the truth: When you have an active preschooler on your hands, and a job, and perhaps even other kids at home, sometimes you just need mealtime to be easy. So, when you find a meal that works for your kids, you hang on for dear life!
I asked families feeding preschoolers right now to tell us about their reliable favorites, plus tips and tricks for no-complaints meals. From the predictable (we're looking at you, mac and cheese) to the hilarious (calling chicken nuggets "toast"), read on to see what real parents are feeding their little ones. cubby ❤️ Miss library storytime? We do too, but Story Time with Mr. Limata has become a fresh joy. This second grade teacher picks great books and reads with kid-captivating verve.   eat
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cubby finds: cute hooks ask maxwell  Lockdown has struck us again and my kid is back Zoomschooling all day long. His room is like a troll's den and his energy is super low. How can I help him? - Nancy  Dear Nancy,
When my daughter was home full-time, she turned into a slouch-monster and never left the old lounge chair all day. This fall, fearing that it would happen again, I took a different approach to her room and I believe it helped. Here are my tips!
1. Use their room: This may be obvious, so I won't go on about it, but setting up shop in your kid's room is the best bet. Why? Because it's theirs, it will guarantee privacy from you, and it will foster independence. Much as kids might want to work at the kitchen table or in the living room, making sure their home base and the BEST workplace is in their room will give them the best foundation for getting their work done. Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com
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Thursday, February 4, 2021
20 parents share the one meal their kid will ALWAYS eat {issue 18}
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