It comes as no surprise that there are a variety of unexpected holidays throughout the year. Did you or your preschooler know that Better Breakfast Month is celebrated each September?
WebMD has many great articles about the importance of breakfast foods. One article, in particular, taught the following—not only does breakfast help regulate blood sugar, but breakfast helps to provide necessary energy for the day. Specifically for children, WebMD shared how breakfast allows children to concentrate better while in school. Here are a few ways to participate in Better Breakfast Month with your preschooler!
Aim for teamwork and child involvement.
The afternoon before you try to introduce any new breakfast foods, give your child the chance to help cut up any fruits that can go in a new yogurt flavor, oatmeal, or smoothie mix to eat during the next day’s breakfast.
There are many healthy online recipe options for trail mix that are both fun and customizable. Making a trail mix together could even become a monthly family tradition. Remember that it does not have to be complicated, but the process should be interactive for your preschooler.
Make it a fun “New Breakfast Food” event.
Prepare your child in advance that your family will be trying a new and fun breakfast food on a certain day. Allow your child the opportunity to help you pick a date on the calendar. You can then go shopping together for any necessary ingredients. Plus, if you can, give your child the chance to help pick out the specific ingredients right off of the shelves.
During the afternoon or evening before you have the family “New Breakfast Food” event, set out some party blowers. Then, after your child (or anyone in the family) takes their first bite, allow everyone the chance to blow a party blower! You can have as much fun with it as possible. If your child needs the motivation to blow the party blower every three bites, go for it! Have fun being creative with this unique holiday! It only comes around once a year.
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