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My Neurodivergent Kid Doesn’t Eat at School (and What You Can Do About It)

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You lovingly packed the lunch. Cut the crusts, added a note, even include a fancy snack you swore they’d love. And yet, the lunchbox comes back untouched. Thermos full. Note still folded. You ask yourself, Why is my neurodivergent kid not eating at school? If this is happening on repeat, you’re not alone—and no, it’s not because your kid is “just picky.” For many children, especially those who are neurodivergent, there are a lot of invisible barriers to eating at school. Medication side effects, sensory overload, social anxiety, even the structure of lunchtime itself can all get in the way. Let’s unpack why it’s happening—and what you can actually do about it. Why Isn’t My Kid Eating at School? It’s More Than Just “Picky Eating” Appetite-Suppressing Meds Make Food Feel Like a Chore Stimulant medications like Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are commonly prescribed for ADHD and other conditions, but they…

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Lunch Box Notes for Kids

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When sending our kids to school on the first day, there is often a wide array of emotions. One of the best ways to touch base with your kids is to include a note in their lunch box to let them know we’re thinking of them. Lunch box notes for kids with words of encouragement during their first days or any important day can be the encouragement they need to try something new, make a new friend, or ace a test they’ve been worried about. Mabel’s Labels washaway lunch box notes are the perfect way to include something special in their lunch bag. These lunch box labels will completely disappear each night; just wash them either in the dishwasher or by hand, and they’ll quickly and easily disintegrate. Each pack comes with 24 labels, so there is enough to cover the first week, plus any special days or a note…

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Tips for How to Pack a Hot Lunch

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As the weather changes, our tastebuds change with it. We find ourselves starting to crave meals that give us comfort and keep us warm. Our kids are no different. Recently, my youngest asked if I could start packing hot foods in his lunch. I simply smiled, and I’ll tell you why. My youngest is picky on a good day. He doesn’t like sandwiches. He turns his nose up at wraps. He doesn’t like cold vegetables. He won’t eat cheese. He hates yogurt with the “chunks” in it. He’ll only eat plain vanilla. Watermelon is too squishy. Oranges are too juicy. He’s the kid that will tell me he likes something one week and then stop eating it the next. He’d live off buns, mac and cheese, muffins, and croutons if you let him. Yes, croutons. When it comes to packing lunches, he’s a challenge to put it mildly. So, when…

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8 Easy School Lunch Ideas for Your Picky Eating Kindergartener

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Brace yourselves parents, we’re all back at school! While most of us parents are (understandably) ecstatic to have some time for ourselves, the nightmare of what to pack for their school lunch keeps buzzing around our head like the yellow jackets this season. If you have a picky eater like mine, it gets harder and harder thinking of new and healthy snacks to pack five days a week. Here are 8 easy school lunch ideas for your picky eating Kindergartener. These worked for us, so hopefully you can take some inspiration from them! Sweet Potato Fries Kids love French fries, so I thought I would develop a healthier version. You can cut up the potatoes a night prior, and just air fry them with a drizzle of olive oil, and they are ready to go. Letting them completely cool off before packing them in their lunch box will prevent them…

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