How to stop packing lunches for your kids

As trivial as it may seem, packing lunches is one of the biggest chores for a parent! Amongst the daily morning chores and routine, packing lunches becomes an add-on responsibility that could be taxing. Here are a few interesting ways to get this chore off your hands!

Take turns – make it fun

Packing lunch in turns with your better half or even an older kid can take the stress off yourself every once in a while. Make it fun for everyone by placing a schedule that your kid looks forward to. The days Dad packs lunch could have a special treat and the ones an elder sibling packs can have an extra dosage of bread spread.

Make it a children’s activity

Packing lunch is not necessarily an adult task. Sandwiches and other easy to pack lunches can be made by kids and not only does it take the job off your hands every once a while but it also helps children learn kitchen discipline.

Care Corner Tip: Make sure you keep everything within reach of your kids to avoid being called upon. Also, do not micromanage! The idea is to help your kids learn while you get some downtime.

Hot meals

This is perhaps one of the easiest ways to get off lunch-packing duty! You can ask your kids to get a hot meal at school instead of packing dreary lunches in Bento boxes. It’s a refreshing change for everyone! Make sure they spend the lunch money on food and also ensure that the cafeteria is hygienic and provides a healthy diet.

Get a Home Cook/Nanny

Nannies are the permanent solution to your worries! Home Cooks or Cooking Nannies are easy to find on sites like Sulekha Care Services and they can take all the pressure off your shoulder. Not only will they cook but they can also take over from a number of household chores and give you the much-needed break.