FOOD and behavior!

OK so I am working with this family and they were concerned about how hyper their 5 year old child was. While at their house the dad prepared a snack right in front of my...Coca cola over ice not straight up , chocolate chip cookies, and a few mini marshmallows!!!!!!!

Now, I am certain most people must realize that caffeine and sugar will cause an energy boost.

I asked about the snack and the parents said that he liked these things. Wait they also said he would get upset if he didn't get these delicious delights.

I will not go into the rest but I will just say to all parents. There are a few things that can make parenting much easier. The first most basic thing parents can do is plan, be creative, and only purchase healthy foods with the least amount of sugar and caffeine possible. Read the labels, because you will learn that sugar is the second ingredient in many foods if not the first!

Children naturally have lots of energy. They have more energy than adults and do not really need energy boosters to get them through their day.

Caffeine and sugar can create symptoms which mimic those of ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Please check out the following video.

http://www.ehow.com/video_4400862_controlling-caffeine-sugar-adhd.html

Please teach your children to eat healthy at an early age, then it will be much easier to teach appropriate healthy thinking and behaviors. The food our children eat will contribute to their health, mental and physical health.