Stick to a Snack Schedule
Kids do better with a routine, so try to serve snacks and meals at about the same time every day.
That way your child will know what to expect. Feeling the sensation of being full and then hungry again a few hours later teaches kids to respond to internal hunger cues — and knowing when to eat and, more important, when to stop is vital to maintaining a healthy weight. If allowed to graze all day without a schedule, kids may lose the ability to detect their own hunger and fullness, which can make them more likely to overeat.