Some Saturdays we like to sleep until 8:00 or 8:30am. Our darling 9 year old takes full advantage every time, helping herself to any sweet and tasty food item she can find. We've eliminated the items she eats in excess, i.e. having 4 ice cream sandwiches before we even open our eyes, but I'm still not so sure how Trix Yogurt, chewy fruit snacks or a handful of cookies factor into the breakfast pyramid.
I would like to hear how other folks treat this. Should she be able to eat whenever the mood strikes her? Should we lock the cabinets? Should she be punished? Do anyone else's kids hide food wrappers anywhere they think you won't find them, only to cause some real messes later on?
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