Feeding Littles Lunches: 75+ No-Stress Lunches Everyone Will Love: Meal Planning for Kids by Megan McNameeMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book provides a practical, stress-reducing guide to creating child-friendly lunches with simple ingredients and adaptable meal formulas. Feeding experts Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN, and Judy Delaware, OTR/L, CLC, emphasize responsive feeding, exposing children to a variety of flavors, and giving parents tools to navigate picky eating without pressure.
There are plenty of visual examples, easy preparation strategies, and nutrient-focused ideas to help families make lunches that are colorful, satisfying, and developmentally appropriate—whether packed for school or served at home. Each lunch idea includes a prep tip, an allergy tip, a toddler tip, a picky eating tip, and a vegetarian swap (if applicable).
The book incorporates practical tips on portion expectations, reducing food waste, addressing appetite differences, and managing mealtime dynamics in school settings.
This isn’t a traditional cookbook or a book focused on providing optimal nutrient-rich options. It’s about assembling meals from leftovers, ready-to-eat items, or store-bought products. The reader is encouraged to adapt the lunches to their kids’ hunger levels, appetites, and location (home, daycare, school). This book is highly recommended for parents seeking lunchtime inspiration.
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