
Too soon to be thinking about packing healthy school lunches? Not at all. Make this the year you’re ready ahead of time rather than setting yourself up for total mayhem when the school year begins. One of the biggest challenges on a daily basis will be how to ensure your children eat a nutritious lunch when they are at school. Most public schools offer a free daily lunch, yet many kids reject the selections offered (“because they’re gross Mommy!”) and snack on foods that provide nothing but empty calories instead. To ensure your child gets the energy they need for a day of learning, here are four tips for packing delicious and nutritious school lunches that are simple to prepare.