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'Have you ever caught your child sneaking food? Or hiding and eating in secret? . If so, you’re definitely not alone. Food sneaking happens much more commonly than we might care to admit, and it’s OKAY to talk about it. . Sometimes, food sneaking can be part of normal behavior as kids learn boundaries and flex their autonomy muscles. However, if it becomes a recurring behavior, it might be helpful to look a little closer at any potential underlying causes. . Typically, food sneaking can bring up a LOT of big emotions for caregivers. If you’re finding food hidden in your child’s room or empty wrappers, the tendency might be to fix the symptom without really addressing the root cause. . In effort to stop food sneaking, you might tighten the control around the food itself. And as well-intentioned as this might be, it tends to add fuel to the fire and can often intensify the food sneaking behaviors. . One key step to supporting your child who may be sneaking or hiding food is to take a look at any underlying issues triggering these behaviors. In doing so, this can help you figure out a better solution to help support your child and address this issue more effectively. . Some of the common reasons kids may be sneaking food include (but aren’t limited to): 1️⃣Inconsistent boundaries or unclear expectations around food/eating times 2️⃣Limited access to desirable foods (especially sweets or “snack” type foods) 3️⃣Feelings of shame or distrust around food or eating 4️⃣Need for emotional connection or a safe emotional outlet 5️⃣Physical hunger and periods of increased appetite . Discovering some of the potential causes around food sneaking and tackling those root causes are going to help you and your child move forward in a more productive way. . Check out the video for more info and for more help, be sure to read the full blog post here → https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/child-sneaking-sugar-what-to-do-when-you-find-your-kids-sneaking-food . What are your thoughts or questions, friends?'
Tags: #ParentingTips , #feedingkids , #healthykids , #childsneakingsweets , #childsneakingfood
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