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<blockquote data-quote="JJJ" data-source="post: 184435" data-attributes="member: 1169"><p>We have had the same problem here to varying degrees with each child, even easy child. Some of this is age appropriate (doesn't make it right, just normal). Of course, difficult child's take everything to the extreme.</p><p></p><p>Some things that we tried and helped to various degrees:</p><p></p><p>1. Stop buying them treats. A few weeks with NO treats may make your point. If they are hungry, they get carrots or whole wheat crackers. (You and husband can take turns leaving the house to get your snack fix <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p><p></p><p>2. Label the cups with masking tape and a marker (difficult child - Monday; easy child - Monday, etc). If they eat them or give them away, then they are done with them for the week. This only works if difficult child doesn't steal easy child's.</p><p></p><p>3. Get a keyed or coded lock for your bedroom door or at least your office and keep all treats locked in there and dole them out one at a time.</p><p></p><p>4. Buy those cheap popsicles if she really has an overwhelming need to share. It's easier to let it go if they're giving away something that cost 2 cents.</p><p></p><p>5. If they throw out a meal, they don't eat ANYTHING except water until the next meal. And they only get the basic meals for the rest of the day, cause they are obviously not hungry.</p><p></p><p>Are you sure you want to keep her home from VBS??? Won't you lose your break!!!</p><p></p><p>((HUGS))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JJJ, post: 184435, member: 1169"] We have had the same problem here to varying degrees with each child, even easy child. Some of this is age appropriate (doesn't make it right, just normal). Of course, difficult child's take everything to the extreme. Some things that we tried and helped to various degrees: 1. Stop buying them treats. A few weeks with NO treats may make your point. If they are hungry, they get carrots or whole wheat crackers. (You and husband can take turns leaving the house to get your snack fix :) ) 2. Label the cups with masking tape and a marker (difficult child - Monday; easy child - Monday, etc). If they eat them or give them away, then they are done with them for the week. This only works if difficult child doesn't steal easy child's. 3. Get a keyed or coded lock for your bedroom door or at least your office and keep all treats locked in there and dole them out one at a time. 4. Buy those cheap popsicles if she really has an overwhelming need to share. It's easier to let it go if they're giving away something that cost 2 cents. 5. If they throw out a meal, they don't eat ANYTHING except water until the next meal. And they only get the basic meals for the rest of the day, cause they are obviously not hungry. Are you sure you want to keep her home from VBS??? Won't you lose your break!!! ((HUGS)) [/QUOTE]
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