Some kids get bored, restless and anxious, and they turn to food for comfort, experts say.
Parents can make it easier for their kids to consume healthy fare and not overeat, or they may unintentionally sabotage their children and contribute to weight problems . During the summer when she's at work, her sons are responsible for their own meals and snacks during the day, but Miller-Kovach tries to steer them toward a balanced diet by making healthy foods readily available to them. Boys this age live with the refrigerator door and pantry door open. Puts grapes in the freezer in front of the ice cream and other treats. Makes salads for dinner because the boys won't make them during the day.