Managing Treats and Sweets for Kids: Practical Advice for Parents

How many times a day do you get asked for sweets, crisps or chocolate? Maybe you spend your life listening to the fridge door being (not so) quietly opened! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/06/01121937/ColemanNoctor_0106.mp3"][/audio] For parents, navigating treats can be tricky, and the lockdown has only made things harder. Now, a new campaign from Safefood, the HSE and Healthy Ireland is hoping to help parents START taking the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle but reducing the amount of treats given to kids. Dr Colman Noctor, Child And Adolescent Psychotherapist joined Dermot and Dave with his top tips for families! You can catch the tips by clicking play above, and for more on the ‘START’ campaign, check their website