Lunchbox-packing time is almost upon us again! This can be an extremely frustrating and worrying time for parents – especially for those among us with picky eaters.

It can be an equally anxiety provoking and stressful time for your children. Not only are they starting a new school year with so much uncertainty ahead, but they will be back into the throws of only having what’s in their lunchbox (rather than their own pantry and fridge) to satisfy their hunger and some of their sensory needs and comforts.

They might also be worried about what lies ahead as far as what the teachers expect from them around their eating, or what their peers might say to them in response to what they choose to eat.

It’s important to keep this in the back of your mind when preparing lunch boxes for your little ones this year.

Here are a few tips you might like to consider to help create a positive and low-stress lunchbox experience for their children. Hopefully helping to promote autonomy, enjoyment, and trust around food. 

And don’t forget to exhale and enjoy the quiet and the hot coffee once they’re back.

Team Daisy & Hen 🌈