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Minimize after school meltdowns
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Hi Reader, No matter what grade my kids are starting each year, I’ve found that the beginning of the school year always brings extra emotions in my house. I am no stranger to the dreaded after school meltdown. And even though I know to anticipate it, it still can be hard to get everyone feeling regulated again! Sometimes the answer is incredibly simple: feed them. It’s rare that you know exactly what they ended up eating at school. And that’s fairly out of your control. But if they are hangry when they get home, you know how that amplifies their meltdowns! Below are a few of my simplest after school snack favorites. And scroll down to the recipes below if you have the capacity to make some of the snacks yourself – I have tons of nutritious ideas for you to keep on hand for easy after school snacking. Quick snacks:
And for you – you have GOT to try the new Barebells Brownie Batter protein bars!! It’s chocolatey, crispy on the outside and has a gooey middle. Seriously try it! I’m currently finding them at Target or Trader Joe’s! A Little MKN Update 💛 With the way that social media has changed, this newsletter has truly become my favorite place to share practical nutrition advice, recipes and recommendations with you — and I want to keep putting more of my time and energy into creating helpful content here while keeping it free for everyone. Partnering with brands makes that possible. And just like with everything I share at MKN, I’m very selective about what makes it into your inbox. I’ll only partner with brands and products I genuinely like, trust and feel good about recommending to you — sponsored or not. Sponsored content will always be clearly labeled, and the rest of the newsletter will still be the same MKN you’re used to. Mostly, I just wanted to give you a heads-up before you start seeing it. I’m so grateful you’re here and that you continue to make this little corner of the internet possible. 💛 Easy Snacks from Mama Knows FROM THE RECIPE BOOK
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