#429: How to Pack a Lunchbox Your Kid Will Actually Eat with Steph Greunke, RD

A registered dietitian and mom of two boys shares the exact four-step framework she uses to pack cold lunches her kids actually eat, no Pinterest required.

In this episode, Steph walks through the four-step framework she has used for six years of packing cold lunch every single school day. You'll learn why letting your kids choose within structure beats deciding for them, which smarter swaps to make on lunchbox staples like Lunchables, juice boxes, and fruit snacks, and how to troubleshoot why a lunchbox is coming home untouched. She also covers why appetite and preferences shift throughout the school year and how to stay flexible without starting from scratch every time.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Why Lunchboxes Come Home Full

Build the Lunchbox With Them, Not For Them

Smarter Swaps and Deciding What's Good Enough

Troubleshooting the Untouched Lunchbox

Staying Flexible as Preferences Change

Show Notes:

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