DIY Back to School Lunchbox

With all the excitement around the first day of school, there is also anxiety. Whether children are going back to school, or experiencing school for the first school time, education during a pandemic lends itself to a lot of ambiguity. With all that in mind, we as parents want to do everything we can to prepare our children, both emotionally and physically for school—that means providing a good energy meal! I never use the words “healthy” or “unhealthy” in regards to food. I use “good energy” because food gives us energy! It is our job as parents to provide our little ones with the food options, but the child should choose how much they eat. Children are in tune with their bodies, and naturally respond to the hormone that tells them when they are full! Pushing them to eat past that point, teaches them to ignore the system ingrained in us to prevent overeating. That being said, I will offer a cookie with lunch and balance it with “good energy” food that will sustain stamina for the day. Help sustain your little one’s stamina with this nutritious bento box lunch they are sure to love!