What makes a #MomApproved meal? Try these mom-approved tips to help your kids eat better!

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

 

You are not alone! Most of the time, moms feel that their efforts go unnoticed as their children turn away from the delicious and filling meals they serve. Even though it is considered normal for growing kids, this kind of behavior needs parental intervention because this may lead to skipping meals.

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Is your child a fussy eater?

You are not alone, mommy! Most of the time, moms feel that their efforts go unnoticed as their children turn away from the delicious and filling meals they serve. Even though it is considered normal for growing kids, this kind of behavior needs parental intervention because this may lead to skipping meals.

But no matter how picky they are, there are a lot of things you can do to help your kids eat better. Mekeni Food Corporation listed down mom-approved tips you should consider to make mealtime more enjoyable for your little ones.

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Add a dash of creativity

We all eat with our eyes first and yes, even kids do that! Make mealtime exciting for your kids with the way you plate and present food to them. Infuse various tastes, vivid colors, and even texture to the dish you serve just like how a gourmet meal is served in a fancy restaurant. Surely, kids will want to eat their food right away!

You can also put a twist to their meals by adding different styles and layering different tastes to tickle their taste buds. Hotdog in a bun? Boring. Grilled cheese hotdog sandwich topped with shredded cheddar cheese, some pickle relish, and a dollop of mayo and mustard? Divine! Play with shapes too or their favorite cartoon characters by serving their meals bento-style.

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Sprinkle consistency to daily meal

One of the factors that can influence kids’ eating habits is time. Make sure that you put consistency in their mealtime by setting up a routine especially on what time they should have their breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snack times.

You can also make their everyday meals more nutritious by mixing veggies into their favorites and creating a totally different meal! How do roasted veggies with tiny pieces of hotdog and ham sound? 

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Drizzle mealtimes with delightful memories

Who says you can only bond over mealtime? Involve your children in food preparation so they can learn at an early stage and feel the fulfillment in preparing and serving food to the family. Not only that you get to make memories with them while in the kitchen, but you can make them feel more invested in the meal.

By involving them in food preparation, you can also tickle their creativity. Allow them to experiment with shapes and flavors that will let them enjoy the food more!

Mekeni Food #MomApproved Meal

Top off mealtimes with love

Sharing meals with the whole family is one of the best ways to help kids eat better and maintain a happy heart. This does not only allow you and your kids to talk, but this also enhances their health and well-being. Didn’t you notice? Kids are happier when everyone at home is at the table and happily eating together.

All these mom-approved tips are proven and tested to make mealtimes even more fun for kids, just like Mekeni Food Corporation’s PICNIC Hotdog! Available in Red and Cheesy Brown variants, moms can attest that kids and kids-at-heart love its juicy, delicious, and meaty flavor in every bite. #PicnicIsMomApproved as it makes eating time more fun and exciting!

Mekeni PICNIC Red Hotdog and Cheesy Brown Hotdog are available in 250g, 450g, 500g, and 1kg packages in all leading supermarkets, wet markets, online stores, and Mekeni’s Home2Home delivery service.

#MomApproved activities for the busy mom and kids with Mekeni Picnic Hotdog

“I figure that even if juggling life as a work-at-home mom is hard especially in the new normal, I can still show them how much I love them by spending quality time with them. Cooking together is a great activity that not only teaches them a useful skill but also allows us to have some bonding time.” ~Mommy Janice Lim (@mommyplannerista 

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that being a mom in the new normal is very challenging Juggling work, finishing home errands, and guiding kids to their online classes can be quite a handful, right?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-changing experience for all of us. In a snap, lifestyles changed and work-from-home setup, as well as distance learning, have become the new norm. If you think that juggling parenting and working has been harder these days, you are not alone.

As a parent, you are expected to attend to your kids’ needs 24/7. While you try to balance everything despite your hectic schedule, making more time for your kids should always be on top of your daily list. But, how to?

• Moms' love will never change, just like Mekeni Picnic Hotdog

If there is anything that the pandemic is teaching us, it is that the unwavering love of moms will never change even if the new normal is here. Mekeni Picnic Hotdog has put together some of the #MomApproved activities to help you bond with your kids whether it’s to play, teach, or entertain them in this time of a pandemic.

• Do some light exercises with them

Take some time off work and do some light exercises at home with your kids. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids should be getting at least an hour of physical activities every day, in addition to an hour of bone-strengthening and muscle-strengthening exercises three times a week.[1] Make this exercise at home activity with your kids even more fun by changing the routine from time to time.

• Stimulate their minds with board games

“Kahit gaano tayo ka-busy, dapat may bonding moments pa rin. Bukod sa panonood ng movies, hilig namin ni Ykaie at Twinkle maglaro ng board games at storytime.” ~Mommy influencer Peachy @thepeachkitchen

Moms can also stimulate their kids’ minds through various activities like playing board games!

• Set a family movie night

Since everyone is most likely at home while in quarantine, you can set a movie night with the whole bunch! Take turns in choosing the movie of the week and then snuggle up to watch it on a weekend night. And, don’t forget the snacks! Surely, your kids will love every minute of it.

• Learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby

Isolation can be downright boring. This is why even while at home, kids need to develop hobbies or learn new skills to keep them busy. May it be singing, dancing, playing instruments, or creative writing, there are a lot of online classes you can take with them that will hone their skills and pique their interest.

Savor these rare moments that you get to spend quality time with your kids at home. Make these experiences even more memorable by serving them food that is #MomApproved like Mekeni Picnic Hotdog! Know why #MomsPickPicnic as you make the most out of every MOMent with every bite of Mekeni Picnic Hotdog!

And while you give your kids their favorite Mekeni Picnic Hotdog, you can get a chance to win exciting prizes at the Picnic Mom-Approved Raffle. All you have to do is to buy any variant of your favorite Picnic hotdog and post a creative photo of you and your kid with the pack on Facebook. Don’t forget to add a caption as to why you chose Mekeni Picnic Hotdog for your kid and use the hashtags #PicnicMOMents, #MomsPickPicnic, and #PicnicIsMomApproved. Check out Mekeni PH’s official Facebook page to know more about the raffle.