One of the most adorable things about Fox right now is his obsession with making choices. Sometimes I even hear him in his room saying, “This one? No. This one? No. This one? Yes!” while he’s putting himself in control of which hat Mr. Potato Head wears or which animal will ride in the tractor. He’s mastered a list of ways to say yes and no and often holds one finger to his cheek to say “hmmmm” before making his final decision.
I’ve learned that giving him choices to make throughout the day helps create a dialogue that inevitably sprouts new words and solidifies our already strong bond. It’s also caused a *major* (seriously, I cannot stress how vast the difference is) change in his general demeanor throughout each day.
You know my crazy little mile-a-minute guy that I was legitimately afraid to leave the house alone with? He’s now completely reasonable and mild-tempered.
When he doesn’t want to let go of a toy, I tell him to wave goodbye to it. He says bye and we’re off, no issues.
If he’s really upset that I won’t let him crawl into an exhibit at the zoo (please tell me I’m not the only one), I ask which animal he wants to see next. It’s usually the monkeys!
And when he doesn’t want to settle in for lunch, I give him options to choose from and he will always pick — and eat — one until he moves on to the next.
I’ve been filling these little screw top snack cups with all his current favorites: yogurt raisins, berries, granola, and cherry tomatoes, but ranking highest on his list right now are these meat snacks that we got to try from Lorissa’s Kitchen. These are perfect to add a hefty dose of protein to his day.
We all picked a favorite flavor: Tyler loves the Ginger Teriyaki Chicken, I’m into Szechuan Peppercorn Steak, and Fox prefers the Sweet Chili Pork!
These meat snacks are made with 100% grass-fed beef, responsibly raised, antibiotic free chicken and pork, and they have 11 grams of protein per serving. Adding to the already long list of awesomeness, they lack growth hormones, nitrates, added MSG, preservatives, and gluten.
Lorissa’s Kitchen currently has an incredible opportunity to win a cute tote filled with protein snacks! There are 10 opportunities to win, so I would enter if I were you 😉 Click here to enter!
What is your child’s favorite portable snack?
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It’s amazing how offering choices can transform a toddler’s behavior! It sounds like you’ve cracked the code. My little one also loves having a say, and sometimes I even use silly voices or pretend games to distract him. Like if he’s getting fussy about leaving the park, I might say we have to hurry home to play a very important video game… like Funny Shooter 2 , maybe!
Hey Sarabeth! Your blog sounds like a wonderful mix of cozy and adventurous. I totally get the blanket-and-tea routine – essential for those Western New York winters, I imagine! Revisiting childhood through your kids’ eyes is such a beautiful thing. I love that you cover a range of topics; keeps things interesting. You know, sometimes after a long week, especially on a friday night funkin da night (haha!), all I want to do is binge-watch something mindless too. Anyway, I’m looking forward to exploring your content! Maybe I’ll even get some new taco recommendations. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, talk about a protein powerhouse! It’s impressive to see snacks prioritizing both health and ethical sourcing. The absence of nitrates, MSG, and gluten is a huge win for many consumers, and the high protein content makes it a genuinely satisfying option. This is something like quality you would find in papa’s games , definitely grabbing some for my next hike!
Amazing how far snack tech has come! So, we are ditching the junk and embracing real nourishment? Snacking ethically and healthily now, eh? Reminds me of a time when I was struggling to find decent hiking snacks. All the jerky was loaded with nitrates. Finding something clean and protein-packed felt like winning a round of Slither io against all odds.
That made me smile because my daughter went through the same phase where every choice felt like the biggest decision in the world. She used to line up her stuffed animals and decide who would “win” a spot on her pillow at night. Watching kids develop that sense of control is so fun. When I want to relax after those busy evenings, I often unwind with Slice Master it’s simple but surprisingly satisfying.
I once faced a Level Devil moment when my child refused to leave a toy store, but offering them a choice between two fun activities turned the tide. It’s amazing how autonomy can transform tantrums into intriguing conversations filled with laughter.