I once received a hateful letter from a mom after I had sent my kindergarten boy to school with non-food favors and Valentine cards for his schoolmates, recommending they ask their parents to enlighten them about the dangers of chemically-loaded candy. My son, trained to enjoy more nutritious snacks, had personally shunned the overly sweet -albeit well marketed- Valentine treats he had got from his friends and favored the fun collector items that accompanied them.
As a health-conscious parent, I fight an ongoing battle to keep my child safe from chemicals in his food and his environment.  I teach him to develop healthy eating habits and together, we decrypt the labels at the supermarket. What a better way to bring awareness at an early age than by setting an example and calling parents on the dangers of too much sugar and additives? I assumed the bit of healthy advice my son and I crafted together would be welcome. Not so. I felt sorry for the mom's reaction and even more sorry for her kid. Not sure what the other parents thought.
What would you think? I know I am not the only one out there! If you too are concerned with what your kids are being brainwashed to eat, you will find a lot of info on Hip Organic Mama's blog. My child and I certainly enjoy exploring it.
 


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