DEAR HARRIETTE: I posted a video on TikTok showcasing how I packed my 5-year-old daughter’s lunchbox with ready-made cookie dough.
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Unfortunately, the response was overwhelmingly negative, with many criticizing my choice for not opting for a healthier or homemade alternative.
I strive to provide my daughter with nutritious and enjoyable meals, but I also believe that a bit of convenience should not be condemned. Balancing practicality with healthy choices is important to me, and I believe that occasional treats are acceptable.
How can I address the criticism without feeling discouraged? Do you have any advice on finding a middle ground between convenience and health in my daughter’s lunches? Your support and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
— Healthy Choices
DEAR HEALTHY CHOICES: First of all, I bet plenty of those naysayers give their children chips and sweets in their lunch, so take a breath.
Your internet trolls reacted to one post as if that is what you do every day. Take it for what it’s worth.
In terms of how to best care for your child, look up healthy snacks and provide those most days: fresh and dried fruit, nuts (if allowed at the school), low-sodium and low-sugar snacks. You can occasionally mix in a homemade cookie, but make sure your child knows that it is a rare treat.
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