I have a family of snackers, especially at night. I don’t know what it is about bedtime that suddenly makes children think they are starving to death. I’m sure you’re all too familiar with the old “I’m hungry” and “I need a drink of water” bedtime stalling ploys. It never fails that one of my grandchildren is hungry at bedtime. Most likely it’s an avoidance tactic, but I would not feel right sending anyone to bed on an empty stomach. So, having a bowl of cereal at night has become part of my family’s normal bedtime routine.
If you have a a child with the gift of avoidance, bedtime might look something like this… shower and pajamas, homework and backpack check, brush teeth, story time, late night snack, brush teeth again, drink of water, go potty, go to bed, another drink of water, potty again, and finally lights out.
Sound familiar?
When it comes to snacking after dark, sugary snacks are off limits at my house, so a bowl of cereal is a good and quick option for us. Plus, people tend to fall asleep better with a full stomach.
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Does your family snack after dark?
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My kids love Apple Jacks too. It’s so important that the kids (especially girls) get their calcium and I can’t think of a better way than with cereal. 🙂
I love Kelloggs cereal. It’s so healthy.
My kids always ask for something to eat before bed and it drives me crazy. If it isn’t too late, I’ll let them have something (if they finished all their dinner) but I’ve never considered cereal. We always have Special K in the house!
I do way too much snacking after dark. Usually, to keep myself awake. Or when the baby nurses all night…I get ravenous!
Cereal sure is a healthier option than most late night snacks
I definitely snack after dark but I really try to be mindful about it. Actually a bowl of cereal is a great nighttime snack idea.
I guess once in a while we do, but not often I don’t think. I’ve seen my husband go for a bowl of cereal when he’s hungry after dinner or something like that before but not too often. 🙂
We rarely snack that late…but this is a great option when we do.
Cereal is one of my go to snack foods at night! I used to think I was the only one that ate cereal! Glad to see so many people share my love of cereal!
this is a great late night snack, I have always loved cereal.