I Have No Microwave So NO, Please Read And Tell Me What You Think

[LittleD]

For those of you you that are asking why doesn't she reheat the food, it really doesn't matter why. She asked for opinions on the letter, not run downs on how mean she is and poor little boy had to eat cold food, wah wah wah. Personally, I like chicken better when it's cold ::

And has anyone out there heard of a thermos? It's something that keeps warm foods warm for extended periods of time

Meh, maybe I'm grumpy cuz I haven't been up long enough, but it really chapped my but when I saw a bunch of complaints/criticism when all she wanted was help with wording.

[cheerfuldom]

For those of you you that are asking why doesn't she reheat the food, it really doesn't matter why. She asked for opinions on the letter, not run downs on how mean she is and poor little boy had to eat cold food, wah wah wah. Personally, I like chicken better when it's cold ::

And has anyone out there heard of a thermos? It's something that keeps warm foods warm for extended periods of time

Meh, maybe I'm grumpy cuz I haven't been up long enough, but it really chapped my but when I saw a bunch of complaints/criticism when all she wanted was help with wording.

THANK YOU!

Whats up with people getting way off topic? She asked for help with the LETTER, NOT opinions on her food policies.

It is not that big of a deal to pack a cold lunch. 90% of school age kids probably dont have a stove or microwave option once they get to 5 years old and kinder. Why is it that big of a deal to not have that option at 4 years old?

Anyway, good luck with the letter OP. There was some helpful responses. There is nothing wrong with sticking my your food policy, even if it doesnt match other providers here. Its not the end of the world if you dont reheat food.

[Blackcat31]

For those of you you that are asking why doesn't she reheat the food, it really doesn't matter why. She asked for opinions on the letter, not run downs on how mean she is and poor little boy had to eat cold food, wah wah wah. Personally, I like chicken better when it's cold ::

And has anyone out there heard of a thermos? It's something that keeps warm foods warm for extended periods of time

Meh, maybe I'm grumpy cuz I haven't been up long enough, but it really chapped my but when I saw a bunch of complaints/criticism when all she wanted was help with wording.

THANK YOU!

Whats up with people getting way off topic? She asked for help with the LETTER, NOT opinions on her food policies.

It is not that big of a deal to pack a cold lunch. 90% of school age kids probably dont have a stove or microwave option once they get to 5 years old and kinder. Why is it that big of a deal to not have that option at 4 years old?

Anyway, good luck with the letter OP. There was some helpful responses. There is nothing wrong with sticking my your food policy, even if it doesnt match other providers here. Its not the end of the world if you dont reheat food.

LOL!! These were some of my thoughts as I read this thread as well. Recently I have noticed that we all immediately start responding to threads with "Well, what I do....." or "I dont have that rule, I do this instead...." etc etc... when the OP is asking for opinions on her letter.

We all do things in whatever manner works for us and not having a microwave or wanting to take the time to re-heat food is how things work best for FamilySchoolCare so that is how she does it. Nothing wrong with that.

I agree with the letter, and really like Silver's cleaned up version best. I think worst case scenario is the little guy eats cold food (Which is usually what a sack lunch is) or he eats what the provider has supplied for the day.

FWIW~ I had a dcm once who told me that any time I served fruit, I would need to peel and dice her child's so she could eat in in the manner she was used to at home. This included grapes . None of it would have been a big deal but her child was 5....almost 6.

I don't prepare anything "special" for anyone (with the exception of a special diet statement/allergies)...too much trouble and besides, once the OP heated up this little guys food, who knows how many other parents would want that too so no way would I start something small that has the potential to balloon into HUGE!

[bmoreluna]

Yes, the wording was a bit awkward, but the re-write posted here look much better.

This reminds me of a family I use to have. They insisted on packing a lunch, in spite of me being on the food program, and yes, they wanted things heated. I finally drew the line when they started sending whole oranges (which the child would only eat peeled). I told the dcm more- the next day she asked to come in and cut up the orange herself in my kitchen.

Eventually they left because they didn't like the way I did things. Good riddance. Stick to your policies- your house, your rules. If you need to be "difficult" in order to maintain you sanity, so be it.

[Michelle]

I agree with Blackcat but I was just wondering, what's wrong with microwaves? Are you afraid of cancer or something?
Just really curious, not being snarky

[bmoreluna]

Know what- I just realized that my last post was totally not helpful and off topic. The question was about wording.
So, I'm pretty new here and I think I just really needed to vent about the "orange family." It feels like a huge relief to have found this forum. Thanks everyone for listening.

[My3cents]

I read and what I think is........

I wouldn't allow one item of junk food a day. I am on the Food Program and I can serve a homemade junk food item twice a week. I don't. We do mostly fruits and vegetables.

I get so many compliments from families on how, they are so thankful for what I feed the kids because I am offering variety and they eat real meals. My kids eat vegetables, and fruits. I serve them and they see me eating them.

I am not mean, I just don't allow meal time to become a battle, a struggle, or a restaurant. We play so hard that come time to eat- that is what the kids want to do. I never force a child to eat something they truly don't like. I don't do substitutes either, because they can eat something else on their plate. No one is going to starve. If I was dealing with a child that needed calories then I would revisit my way of doing things. It is my job to serve, it the child's job to eat, even if they chose to eat nothing at all.

Do what is best for you and your program. Parents will either go with it or find another daycare. They know when they sign up with you what your policies are-

I do cut stuff up small for my kids, I don't want them choking. I enjoy doing this.
I am sure if that food really needed to be heated you would have found a way to do it or called the parent. I would just make it easy on yourself and tell your parents no outside foods unless it is for a party and I will ask you for that ahead of time. Simplify even more.

Best-

[familyschoolcare]

The thought of that poor little boy sitting there eating cold rice and chicken breaks my heart. I find the letter very confusing IMO. The words non-growing food sounds a little odd even though I get what you are trying to say. I would just state that you cannot reheat foods as it requires too much added work and that the things children bring from home need to be healthy and nutritious.
My rule has always been no food from home unless we are having a special occasion or something. End of story. I offer two choices at each meal and snack and the children choose 1. No fights, no problems and no sad children eating cold food.

I used the words Non-growing food because that is what the children are taught in school.

[familyschoolcare]

Growing foods

food from what used to be calle the four food groups

Non-growing foods Junk food and food that has other things in it so does not help childern grow. This is the way my school distirct teaches the children about what food choice to make and I am sure the kindy teacher does a better job at explaining it because the children can tell you what is and what is not a growing food.

[cheerfuldom]

Growing foods

food from what used to be calle the four food groups

Non-growing foods Junk food and food that has other things in it so does not help childern grow. This is the way my school distirct teaches the children about what food choice to make and I am sure the kindy teacher does a better job at explaining it because the children can tell you what is and what is not a growing food.

I knew what you meant...but I also grew up in CA.

[familyschoolcare]

I agree with Blackcat but I was just wondering, what's wrong with microwaves? Are you afraid of cancer or something?
Just really curious, not being snarky

five years ago when I moved nearly 200 miles my microwave was about to die it was making funny sounds. So I did not move it. After getting maried and settling down in the move. We had gone 3 months with out a microwave and realized we did not miss it. So we did not buy a new one.

[Childminder]

Silver's version sounded better to me, as they say: KISS - Keep It Simple Sweetheart.

As far as lunch from home it can become a big pain if you have to warm six different persons foods and also worry about little Johnny's allergies. I still see the child that eats up on the stage in the cafeteria because one of the other kids MIGHT have brought a food that he was allergic to even if they were told not to. Not that you asked fro our opinions.