Kids get bored easily, and that doesn't just apply to the things they do every day. It can also apply to the foods they eat. If you routinely hear "Mom, what's for dinner?" and get groans from the other room at their response, it's time to shake things up a bit and add some variety to your kids' meals.
Breakfast
If your kids are tired of the traditional oatmeal or cold cereal breakfast, one solution might be to trick them into thinking they're getting dessert for their first meal of the day. Fruit smoothies are simple to make---just add frozen fruit, some yogurt and fruit juice into the blender and go to town---and make kids feel almost like they're getting ice cream for breakfast. Better yet, those fruits are packed with vitamins and minerals you need to keep your kids healthy. If you have active teenagers who are constantly on the run to practice or early-morning band practice, make a home-made breakfast sandwich with a whole wheat bagel, egg omelet and a slice of lean ham for a delicious, yet tasty, meal on the go.
Lunch
No longer satisfied with pulling out a smashed peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich out of their lunch bags every day, your kids are looking for something different to take to school. Instead of the traditional meat-between-bread sandwich, pack a sleeve of crackers, sliced cheese and lunch meat in separate sandwich bags for a fun finger-food option. When it's cold, send your child to school with a thermos full of hot soup. If your kid has a favorite dinner, use an insulated lunch sack to send him to school with the leftovers.
Dinner
After a long day of school or playing out in the neighborhood, kids want a meal that's not only filling but fun to eat. That's why pizza is such a popular dinner. But instead of ordering out, have your kids make personal pizzas themselves. Chop up the ingredients and help kids learn how to put a pizza together. You'll not only be feeding them, you'll be teaching them how to cook at the same time. If you're on the run in the car but feel guilty about grabbing fast food, just look for healthier options for your kids, including grilled chicken sandwiches, baked potatoes, tacos without all the sour cream and guacamole, or a plain hamburger without the cheese or mayonnaise but loaded with fresh vegetables.
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