A growing child needs to eat on regularly basis as he/she needs energy and nutrition as per requirement of the body.

And the child needs to boost his energy in between the meals as they often get hungry in between the meals also. All the kids love to eat packaged food but as you know these snacks are full of refined flour, sugar and preservatives which are not good for their growth at all.

Snacks time is the good opportunity to give some nutrition to the kid. So, here’s the list some healthy snacks list.

1. Yogurt: It is good source of calcium and protein. It is excellent for digestive system of your kid and it will be an excellent snack in the morning.

* Avoid packed yogurt. Try to make ot at home.

2. Cottage cheese/ paneer

As you all are aware that paneer is an excellent source of protein and a good source of calcium, vitamin B12. It is very important for your kid’s growth and brain development.

You can make home made paneer and top it with black salt, pepper and fresh coriander leaves. It will be a good snack and your kid will love it.

3. Fruits

It will be a great source of energy and freshness for your kid. It may be any fruit of your kid’s choice.

It may be a banana, orange, pear, apple, papaya etc.

* Try to give seasonal fruit.

4. Sweet potato

Sweet potatoes are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, a nutrient that can be converted into vitamin A by your body. It contributes to healthy eyes and skin. Homemade, baked sweet potato fries are a nutritious alternative to french fries.

5. Baked lady fingers

Lady fingers are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium. It will make a good and healthy snack for your kid’s hunger.

6. Popcorn

You may consider popcorn a junk food, but it’s really a nutritious whole grain.

As long as you don’t drown it in unhealthy toppings, popcorn can be a healthy snack for kids. Air-pop your own popcorn, drizzle it with a little butter, and sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top.

However, use caution when offering popcorn to younger children, as it can be a choking hazard.

7. Boiled eggs

They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that are beneficial for eye health. Furthermore, they’re one of the best food sources of choline, a vitamin that’s necessary for proper brain development.

And the list goes on.. you may also give cucumber slices, carrots, veg grilled sandwich, veg fingers etc.

**Many kids get hungry between meals. A healthy snack can provide your kids with energy and help them get the nutrients they need on a daily basis. Offer your kids whole, unprocessed foods at snack time instead of prepackaged snack foods.

The child is dependent on parents for their basic needs, but he is also getting benefit from recreational time spent with mummy, papa and siblings. As children grow older, become more independent and form outside relationships with friends, getting everyone together for quality family time can be a challenge. Learn the importance of spending time together as a family, as well as ways to encourage and strengthen the family bond as the child grows.

Family vacations and special events provide meaningful bonding experiences for the child and parents, but ordinary, low-cost activities can also encourage healthy development and family cohesion. Families that regularly eat together at the dinner table promote children’s health and development in areas such as language, academic performance and self-esteem. Hosting a family game at night once a week can promote bonding and communication as well as creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Engaging the family in routine chores fosters collaboration and can promote compromise and conflict-resolution skills.

Child….the angel to the parents and much more precious to grand parents…

So, a happy child is whose growth is upto the mark, who eats properly, plays comfortably and sleeps well.

A happy child us raised by happy parents who does not listen to all the ‘totkas’ of grandparents and all ‘puarana nushkhas’ and above all who raise their child as a new and vulnerable being of the family.

A child needs much care, affection and a happy surrounding. So, its the duty of each parent to give their child a happy and soothing environment in which he/she can feel secure and grow like a happy child.

So here comes a story..

My friend had a cute baby and he was premature and as you all know a premature needs some special care so that he can survive and become a better being. Before the birth of the baby, her mother in law and her husband was properly counseled by the pediatrician about all old practices were followed earlier and clearly told not to do the same for the baby. Her husband understood all the things clearly.

He supported her in every manner and never allowed the old practices to his baby. And that premature baby is now 18 months old and he is growing as a happy baby. Reason being, he is matching his all the milestones and is taken care as doctor advises.

So, apne bache ko apne tarike se bda kijiye and follow the advice of pediatrician and see a happy growing child. You will have to listen each kind of thing like ‘ek tumhe hi bacha hua hai kya’, ‘humne bhut bache pal kar bde kiye hain’ bla bla bla… Just listen to your heart and pediatrician..the result you will see.

A happy child..

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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton