leftovers, junk food. dry oatmeal & a whole pack of gum
2007-09-23 15:23:06 · 10 answers · asked by lylas 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
lock the cabinets and talk to her about healthy eating habits. let her know that the kitchen is off limits at night.
2007-09-23 15:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by naps in the sun 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My dd does the same thing. We've put all the sugared foods in one cupboard that we can lock. In the fridge we keep an assortment of healthy foods that she knows she can have anytime she wants.
That helps somewhat. However, if we forget to lock that cupboard she's back into it. She'll even eat straight sugar.
We've been to dr's and they prescribe meds but the meds only work during the day and not at night when we have the problems. *sigh*
2007-09-23 22:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by pinkpiglet126 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seek medical attention for your child. Hopefully her pediatrician can help her. I'm wondering if she is eating well at meal time or being excused because she's not hungry, maybe from too much pre meal snacking? If so, she needs to be made to remain seated at the table each meal until others are through. That will give her adequate time to finish the meals as well. Is she allowed to have a bedtime snack, such as cereal, etc. I don't have the answers, so maybe your doctor can help your daughter. Cupboard latches? That's cruel & it will only cause more problems. :)
2007-09-23 22:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get latches for the cupboards. Also talk to a counselor. There has to be a reason for this. Is she being picked on in school? Have there been any changes in your household, like a new baby, divorce, or have you moved? All of these are major changes and affect children strongly. Get to the bottom of this before it destroys her health.
2007-09-23 22:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sleep light for one. Make sure she's eating a proper diet for one...meaning breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner. Maybe she's really hungry? You will know this answer because you're the mom. Sounds like she might be thinking this is a game. Just sleep near the kitchen if possible (sofa) and catch her. Soon enough she'll stop. Final note: ask her why she's doing this. I've heard of kids sleep walking and doing stuff like this and not even realize it.
2007-09-23 23:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get her to a counselor NOW so she can talk about her pent-up feelings instead of medicate them with food. Get her physically active and counseling and those things will help hugely. If you do not handle this for her/with her now, it will be a lifelong problem later with serious consequences.
The school counselors are free and do a great job.
2007-09-24 10:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her to bed by no later than 8.00pm....then drag her out of bed at 7 or 8....make her breakfast....cereal, toast and fruit and dont give her anything again till 11.00 when she gets a snack like a sandwich....then nothing till lunch.
YOU are the parent...at 6 she shouldnt dictate when she gets up and what she eats.
2007-09-24 03:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honeslty I'd speak to her doctor about this. There is a reason for her need to do this.The fact she is so young doing this is not good. If she continues she is going to be at an unhealthy weight and have medical issues.
2007-09-23 22:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by helpingothers123 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's got eating issues...you'll probably want to consult her doctor or a nutritionist. Not healthy.
2007-09-23 22:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
she is most likely going through a growth spurt. i used to do the same at different times in my life and i grew at three inches at a time. dont worry..itll probably happen again but shell be taller and skinnier as a result of it
2007-09-23 22:28:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋