I’m trolled for bringing my daughter’s hot dinner to school pick-up – people are gobsmacked she can’t last 10 minutes
A MUM has revealed her unusual approach to dinnertime – and she’s been slated online for the “strange” way she feeds her child.
Having your dinner sat down around the table is a good way to catch up with your family at the end of the day.
It’s an etiquette that seems to be dying out, as a YouGov poll revealed fewer than half of all Brits sit down at the table for their evening meal.
Which is a concerning statistic, as two thirds of parents find out more about their child’s life at the dinner table than any other time.
One mother has taken to social media to show off her daughter’s dinnertime routine – and it’s left viewers gobsmacked.
Nicole Alder, posted a video to her TikTok account, captioned “Take a full school dinner on the school run”.
In the clip she can be seen dishing up her daughter’s tea, consisting of plain boiled rice, cold canned sweetcorn and six chicken dippers.
Speaking to the camera, Nicole says: “It’s that time again, where we take a full school dinner on the school run.
“Then she eats that in the car and then she can snack till her heart is content.”
People watching the clip were quick to point out the risk of the plate of food going flying during the journey.
Several viewers suggested she invest in a tupperware or bento box, but Nicole said she uses tin foil to keep the dish secure.
The comment section of her clip was flooded by unimpressed viewers.
One person asked: “She can’t wait 10 mins to get home?”
While another person said: “Why don’t you all sit as a family for dinner?”
Other people were more concerned about the contents of the meal, writing: “Dippers and rice is diabolical.”
But not everybody was judgemental, with some people praising the mum for making her situation work.
One viewer wrote: “Mums everywhere doing our very best.”
How can I help my fussy eater?
Whether your child is going through the “no” phase, or is adamant they only want to eat beige fruits, a mum has shared her tips to help fussy eaters.
Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull reveals her experience with fussy eaters, and the tips and tricks she’s tried…
It can be infuriating, as well as worrying, when you’ve got a fussy child. Trust me, I know, I’ve got two of them! But there are some tips the NHS suggest that I’ve found helpful.
The first is not to worry about what your child does or doesn’t eat in a day. Think about a week instead, and see if their intake is balanced and healthy.
“If your child is active and gaining weight, and they seem well, then they’re getting enough to eat,” the NHS says on their website.
You should aim to include food from the four main food groups for your child – fruits and vegetables, starchy carbs, dairy and protein.
If they don’t seem to like a food the first time you offer it, don’t give up. According to research, it takes between eight and 15 times of offering the food before they will actually like it.
Try to eat with your child, and eat the same food. If they see you tucking in, they’re more likely to do so themselves.
Don’t overload their plate – you can always add more if they clear it, but having one loaded with food can often seem overwhelming.
Another thing to remember is not to overload kids with snacks. Two healthy snacks per day is “plenty”, according to NHS guidelines.
Something else I’ve found useful is to get your kids involved in the cooking process. My daughter has been much more willing to try new food if she’s made it herself.”
And Nicole isn’t the only mum raising eyebrows on the school run.
One mother told the story of how she got slammed over Whatsapp for turning up to the school gates in her sexy outfits.
While another parent voiced their disgust at “lazy” mums who turn up to the school run in Dryrobes.