https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:25:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2342112 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:58:37 +0000 californiadreams 2342112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let DS have one before breakfast yesterday because i felt that was part of the fun of Halloween (he asked for it, i didn't offer). He wanted more before supper and this morning before breakfast too and while I don't want to restrict him too much, i am now saying he has to eat his meal first and then he can have a treat (morning after Halloween was the only exception). He has been okay with that. I let him have it with snacks yesterday too. He was going back and forth between a chocolate chip cookie we baked on halloween and raspberries and cheese that i packed. </p> <p>I am basically fine with not limiting to a certain number per day as long as he is getting a balance of food groups overall. It seems to be working. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341917 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 01:23:04 +0000 mrbee 2341917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The kids eat a little candy the night of Halloween, and then we let them trade the candy for a toy at the toy store! I was skeptical it would work this year (especially for my daughter, who loves candy!), but it totally worked like a charm... not sure how many years longer it will work, but I'll take it for now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341900 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:56:57 +0000 HLK208 2341900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few pieces a day for a few days and then I make DH take most of it to work! I save their favorites for our treat jar for once a week movie/treat nights. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341893 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:40:49 +0000 blackbird 2341893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I forgot that I hid the bucket this morning and DH texted me at work wondering where it was lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341886 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:19:03 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2341886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let him pick out three pieces last night after we got back home and he was content with that! I also let him pick one small piece to put in "his cupboard" (our deal has always been that he can put special food items in his cupboard in exchange for staying in bed. It's not typically candy though!). And then I've let him have some for good behavior, or if he eats all his food he can have some.<br /> So he's getting anywhere from 1-4 pieces a day. It won't last much longer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341838 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:54:21 +0000 pregnantbee 2341838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is 3 and also knows what's going on now. This morning I told him I inspected the candy last night and had to take away the ones that weren't safe. *Cut to me and my husband raiding the stash.* Seriously, though, I left 1 bag of mini m&amp;ms and some fruit snacks and pretzels in the pumpkin. Seemed ok with that but still asked today about candy. I hope he forgets about it because I took the rest to work today to give away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341827 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:40:45 +0000 rattles 2341827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: mine is all about the groceries. Girlfriend would never forget! </p> <p>She had a piece after each meal today. She also got a whole bag of gummy worms from one neighbor and was busted sneaking them this afternoon. I didn't think she'd be able to open the bag. I underestimated her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341784 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:52:48 +0000 sorrycharlie 2341784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so jealous of the kids that forgot! OMG she is food driven.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341657 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 16:55:50 +0000 autumnlove 2341657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let them pick one piece last night and then they forgot about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341626 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 15:57:40 +0000 misolee 2341626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have her one after church festival and she hasn't asked for more. She's 3 but knows candy is only for special treats. </p> <p>I'm thankful. My closest friend has a child who will throw a huge tantrum if they can't finish out the whole basket. Poor thing usually eats too much and throws up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341580 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:55:19 +0000 mediagirl 2341580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put it away and she forgot about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341550 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:14:43 +0000 fancyfunction 2341550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>M had one piece after dinner last night and I told her she could have another with her afternoon snack. She's almost 3 and I think if I don't mention it and put it away she'll forget all about it. She hasn't been hounding me yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341510 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:32:40 +0000 looch 2341510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't have to ration this year, but my son has clear favorites, so it's not like he'd just eat all of it. He cares so little about it that when we were running out last night, he offered to get his bucket that he had collected in my husband's office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341504 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:25:52 +0000 regberadaisy 2341504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: absolutely. We are pretty anal about not giving a lot of sweets. Most people think we're crazy strict, I'm sure. But she is crazy hyper with sugar!!! My brothers didn't believe me and made a comment about how hyper she was the last time he got her ice cream. I said "I told you so!" :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341503 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:21:50 +0000 regberadaisy 2341503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is 3.5 and it hasn't been a problem. Yesterday I let her have one lollipop before lunch but after second breakfast. She got another piece of candy in the afternoon. After ToT she got another two pieces. We don't generally have sweets in the house so I think to her having that many in one day was huge!</p> <p>Today she has been asking for a lollipop all day and I told her after her nap. She's yet to take a nap and asked no less than 12x for it already. According to her, closing her eyes for 5 seconds equals a nap. 😜 Uh. no.</p> <p>@yellowbird: ditto to sweets being a treat. It's a reward for good behavior such as listening and not throwing tantrums, etc</p> <p>Yesterday, after her lollipop she said "mommy, that was such a yummy treat!" Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341502 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:21:37 +0000 daniellemybelle 2341502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a little worried about this but we've been winging it and it's been fine so far. LO is 2. Last night she had a mini bag of M&amp;Ms, a mini bag of Skittles and half of a mini kit kat before she got cut off. Mommy &amp; Daddy dined while watching Final Destination. 😜</p> <p>Today she was talking about ToT but didn't bring up candy until DH did - rookie! So then we let her have a mini bag of M&amp;Ms. Surprisingly she accepted it when we said, "All done." I think she'll get a little more tonight and then it goes to work with Daddy in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341501 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:21:31 +0000 yellowbird 2341501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We call all sweets "treats" and differentiate them from snacks that way. She has to finish her meal before she can have a piece </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341498 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:17:13 +0000 tinyperson 2341498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let her have one chocolate and a rice crispy square at church today, but I notice such a huge difference in behaviour when she has sugar that I think I'm putting it all away and going back to the one smartie on occasion treat that we usually do. I feel like a mean mom, but I do notice a massive difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341487 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:04:02 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2341487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybear: haha, this made me LOL. Same deal at our house. The older one tried to negotiate a piece every day but I just explained that it's not healthy to have daily just like other treats and he accepted it. Also, I made sure it was put away before I went to bed and they haven't mentioned it at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341484 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:58:22 +0000 honeybear 2341484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just ration it. We often have chocolate in the house (although not usually Kit Kats...), so he knows that Halloween candy is the same deal as 'normal' chocolate/dessert--it is bestowed upon him at irregular intervals by his benevolent ruler who does not react favorably to whining. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341476 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:51:55 +0000 LilSprinkles 2341476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We let DS choose one piece after dinner (when we remember). In a week or two, DH will take the rest of the candy to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341473 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:48:46 +0000 MsMini 2341473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put it out of sight in the pantry. DS was pretty pumped about the candy so I let him have a piece before breakfast, and he will probably get 2-3 pieces per day in exchange for good behaviour. He seems fine with that - so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341462 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:30:37 +0000 Bao 2341462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They get a couple of pieces a day, if they eat their meals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341451 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:59:11 +0000 Andrea 2341451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just take it all away and they forget about it. Out of sight, out of mind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341447 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:46:52 +0000 Kimberlybee 2341447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did the switch witch too. I gave her a $25 voucher I made in exchange for all of the candy just so she could see the exchange. We'll go get a toy later today. My DH is bringing all of the candy to share with his office coworkers. My DD is not much of a snacker or foodie though so she would rather have a new toy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341437 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:21:35 +0000 Jess1483 2341437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did the switch witch, but he got to eat quite a bit yesterday and kept 10 pieces. The rest he traded for a couple of books. He was psyched. With the 10 pieces, we'll do one a day, probably after lunch. He'll be 3 next month, but if history repeats itself from the homecoming parade, he'll only remember for a couple of days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341430 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:09:09 +0000 Veggiemama 2341430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did the "switch witch," they traded all the candy for Legos! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341429 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:03:13 +0000 ALV91711 2341429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's 9am and I'm letting DS have his little bag of chips! </p> <p>All his candy from daycare I put away in the pantry and told him it was for special treats, he hasn't asked for it. </p> <p>Now he is just wanting his candy and saying no is not getting a good response. Good thing he can't open them! Better get this stuff in the pantry too!</p> <p>I'm hoping in a day or two he forgets about the candy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341425 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:58:22 +0000 travelgirl1 2341425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha ha, yes, the first thing DD did when she got up was hunt out her treats. I think we will do one a day. She can choose when she gets it, but she will only get one and it will not be instead of a meal. Today she sighed and said, "I just love eating treats". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-kids-are-old-enough-to-know-how-do-you-ration-candy#post-2341415 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:50:04 +0000 lovehoneybee 2341415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, we're totally rationing them. We don't really keep sweets in the house so it's an extra special treat. He can have one piece after each meal, as long as he finishes the meal, lol. 3 pieces feels like a lot, but they are pretty small, so I guess it's okay. </p>