1. Posted by blahblahblah on Thu, Mar 01, 2007, 3:25 pm PST

okay, this doesn't make sense.

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2. Posted by djbb0204 on Thu, Mar 01, 2007, 4:44 pm PST

r people really that bad ... kids go to school without something in there stomachs? Sad really.. there r tonnes of food choices for breakfast that all kids can eat.. regardless of how rushed parent(s) r in the morning.

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3. Posted by Denise F on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 6:07 am PST

Sometimes it's not that the parent doesn't feed the child breakfast. My 14 year-old will not eat breakfast if I don't make him, and then I'm lucky to get him to eat a piece of jelly toast. My other 2 children (ages 8 & 9) eat breakfast every morning, usually oatmeal or waffles, sometimes cold cereal with 2% milk. I round it off with Ovaltine chocolate 2% milk for the vitamins. If I could get my oldest to eat, he might do better in school, but it is like pulling teeth. Do you want him to go to school having eating something but in a foul mood because Mom had to fight with him to get him to eat, or with little or no breakfast and in a good mood? Remember, he is 14 and in 8th grade. Middle school sucks, and he needs all the good moods I can give him.

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4. Posted by andy92130 on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 8:11 am PST

I think these are great suggestions (emphasize suggestions). There are lots of data that support the linking of cognitive performance and emotional stability with breakfast in kids, especially healthy breakfasts. Here's a BBC article referencing a now well-known study of a school population in the UK where children were supplemented with fish oil in their diets. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/articles/intelligenceandmemory/omega_three.shtml There's also evidence that healthier breakfast eaters are less likely to become obese. I think the point of this post is to raise awareness and give some ideas to parents who may be in need of a little of either or both! We all could use a little help raising our kids.

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5. Posted by Nick L on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 11:07 am PST

I just don't have time to eat breakfast. I stay up later (because I can't get to sleep, in bed by midnight) and wake up around 6:45, and have 10 minutes to get ready before the bus comes. So there is no time for breakfast at all. Won't eat a big lunch either, because I'm not that hungry, but I will eat a big dinner. Which porbably isn't healthy.

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6. Posted by yensa on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 12:16 pm PST

making sure your kid eats before school..is a must, people!!!

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7. Posted by yensa on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 12:16 pm PST

making sure your kid eats before school..is a must, people!!!

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8. Posted by AKIL D on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 12:17 pm PST

I am trinidadian and we prepare oatmeal or porrigde made with oatmeal almost every morning. Its high in fiber and great for you.

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9. Posted by diananicoleroberts on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 12:47 pm PST

Oatmeal is a great way to start off that day, and i is quick and easy to make and kids love it when you put cinnamon on top of oatmeal, it makes it more appealing and adds sweetness without the harm of sugar. Also, Cinnamon has a natural ingredient that balances your blood sugar and is beneficial to those who suffer from heartburn and chronic indigestion. So throw some cinnamon on that oatmeal, it could save you pain later on! One more thing, oatmeal is proven to lower your cholesterol if you eat it everyday for 30 days. If you eat it everyday continuosly, you will increase your chances of living a healthier life!

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10. Posted by mlizacaba on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 1:06 pm PST

How can you get your 15 going on 16 year old to eat breakfast before school? Both of my boys used to eat breakfast in the mornings up until they began high school. Is this okay?

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11. Posted by on Fri, Mar 02, 2007, 3:22 pm PST

I'm just so tired and stressed every morning before school that when I eat it bothers my stomach. I usually scarf something down anyways, but I really wish school would start later to cater to the sleep cycle of teens better. It doesn't make sense that the lower the grade the later school starts. High schoolers have a much harder time getting up early. The school board only does this in order to stagger the bus schedules. They don't even see the harm they are doing.

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12. Posted by fiveshadeblonde on Sat, Mar 03, 2007, 7:23 am PST

My 11yr old says her stomach hurts if she eats breakfast. I try to keep something in the pantry for her at all times but she just will not eat in the mornings.

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13. Posted by finafoshizzle on Sat, Mar 03, 2007, 12:21 pm PST

My son wont eat in the morning, so I make him (in the winter) hot chocolate with low fat milk and nesquik, which has calcium. This doesnt fill him up and it tastes great! Plus it has protein and LOTS of calcium.

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14. Posted by asalmon93 on Sat, Mar 03, 2007, 9:26 pm PST

A tasty way to make sure my son and daughter get protein, fiber, and oats in the morning are homemade energy bars. I make 'em from Matisse & Jack's mix: http://www.matisseandjacks.com

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15. Posted by bolivianpeace on Sat, Mar 03, 2007, 9:55 pm PST

its lies what ur kids say cuz ive used lies too. oh its hurts my stomach blah blah i dont have time, make them get up earlier, make them cut something out of their time before going to school whether it be doing their hair or whatever, u do need to eat, it does help. its helped me a lot.

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16. Posted by xyz on Sat, Mar 03, 2007, 10:28 pm PST

Oatmeal is the best for Kids.You don't need to force kids to eat--simply show them a good example, yourself. Breakfast is a must. No questions. Tell your child/children: eat breakfast, I love you have a wonderful day. Mixing raisins, dried cherries, bannas, apples, nuts and the like into the oatmeal is very yummy. And honey, soy milk; foods your child likes. Don't feed your child fake food. Don't be a lazy parent! Show your child you care enough to prepare a simple healthy breakfast --- that means alot to a child. And, yes, you're the parent-the child eats before school. Period.

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17. Posted by Julia on Sun, Mar 04, 2007, 1:55 am PST

If you or your kid are not hungry for breakfast in the morning, it might be because you had a late meal or snack the night before. I was doing it a lot when I was in school - having a large dinner late, and then not being hungry for breakfast and lunch the day after. This eating pattern made me less concentrated and less happy at school, and it also made me gain weight.

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18. Posted by lartina17 on Sun, Mar 04, 2007, 7:53 am PST

thanks for this post, it really helps me a lot.

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19. Posted by Angeles S on Mon, Mar 05, 2007, 2:02 am PST

sometimes its sad to think....parents are so buzy making money and they cant provide better/healthy breakfast for their children...:(((

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20. Posted by righterlady on Mon, Mar 05, 2007, 12:38 pm PST

As a high school student I didn't eat breakfast for 4 years, it was too early and I always felt ill trying to force food into my stomach. I did however, carry a nutri-grain bar with me for when I finally did feel hungry (2nd period?). As a former teacher, often children would come into my classroom having not eaten breakfast in the morning. I kept a box of graham crackers and a box of granola bars in my desk for just those occasions. Skipping breakfast is far more detrimental at an early age....

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21. Posted by lilia on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 8:56 am PST

Ok not all kids go with out eating they do server breakfest at school, and some parents do work. My kids eat breakfest every day.

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22. Posted by Ace on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 1:27 pm PST

When it comes to breakfast I'm the only one in the house that loves breakfast. I make the kids eat at least a slice of whole wheat toast and a glass of juice or milk at the minimum. I could care less if they get moody with me, since I know that as soon as they see their friends, it's all forgotten but the breakfast carries them until lunch. I also make sure they have dinner by no later than 6:30pm. It's tough but I accepted these responsibilities when I chose to be a parent.

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23. Posted by NHIDS on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 1:43 pm PST

eating breakast is really different among the rest of the meals. that is true! breakfast helps u gain more energy and makes u more healthy.

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24. Posted by lil_patriot_4life on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 1:53 pm PST

i just choose not to eat but whatever i ll eat sometin i guess.

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25. Posted by a_european_union on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 2:14 pm PST

doesn't make sense?

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26. Posted by mary on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 2:54 pm PST

this doesnt make any sense, it say eat some cheese first, then it says cheese is a saturated fat and that you souldnt eat it! which is which?!

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27. Posted by laquana b on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 3:10 pm PST

I think that the children eating breakfast helps their brains function better during the course of the day while there brains are going constantly.

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28. Posted by on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 6:02 pm PST

When i don't have time eating breakfast like oakmeal or cereal, i just grab an apple!

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29. Posted by ivytec93 on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 6:09 pm PST

I do agree oatmeal is great for you; but I can't stand the taste..how about a waffle or wheat toast? Isn't that something better than nothing?!

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30. Posted by Mila A on Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 6:30 pm PST

i knew it...dats y i drink grEEn tEA

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