I've homeschooled my 10-year-old son with autism for all of fourth grade, and fifth to until now. I'm sending him back to school, and I'm very concerned about what to pack for lunches (among other things). I'll have to look for one of those small thermoses, like you used for the mac n cheese. My son doesn't eat cold entreés. I wish I could say it was because he has a discerning palate, but alas. Thanks for the suggestions!
My daughter is really picky about her lunches! Have you ever tried giving Nate bologna, cheese, and crackers or meat and cheese pinwheels? That and turkey sandwiches are the only lunches I can get my little one to eat regularly!
I wish he liked that because it would be great for lunchboxes. He doesn’t like cold meat and cheese. So, no sandwiches, wraps, or even lunch-able type things. It makes it hard!
Oh my!! That would make it difficult!! Hoping you can find more things he will eat!! I know how frustrating and sad it can be to see a lunch box come home with so much untouched! I always worry about my daughter not getting enough! Prayers your way!!
Watching back these videos, I love them! Nate has come so far. Have you ever thought to maybe try a few pieces of pizza in the thermos ? Like the Mac and cheese. Just a suggestion not sure if it be any help :)
my son is starting kindergarten tomorrow, he's autistic, he doesn't like much foods at all and i'm soooo scared he wont eat and that he wont know what to do when it comes to lunch time because of being so nervous. this video gave me so much hope and i love it. thank you for making a video like this :)
I’m sending you hugs, Mama. He will get it. Nate has come so far over the years. In pre-k we started with snacks he liked. Try to pack some safe snacks that you know he will like and then you know he won’t be hungry. You can work up to more balanced lunches. 😊
I loved this! Can’t wait to see more! I love that you’re including David’s lunches too - it gives me ideas for my husband’s lunch! You’re just the best! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃❤️🦃
How old are your kids?? I was told at the school only healthy lunch and my son is 5 on the spectrum and he will not eat anything other than pizza 🍕 or chicken nuggets what do you recommend?
That’s crazy, I wouldn’t appreciate them only allowing “healthy” lunches, especially for kids on the spectrum/with special needs. My kids are 7 and 9 now. They like snacky lunches, pasta, French toast, ham or pepperoni. We do really easy things.
You seem like an amazing mum, my nephew is autistic and when he's at our house he can be hard to feed because he's not so much picky but he tends to squish and throw his food instead of eating it and it's hard to get him to eat food sometimes
Aww thanks so much! Yes, textures, appearances, new foods and tastes are all hard. Thankfully, my guy eats more than other kids, but it's still difficult sometimes.
Thanks so much! I stick both in the dishwasher with no problems! Although sometimes, it's easier to hand wash the muffin cups because they are so small and they fly around in the dishwasher! :)
I wish my son who is also autistic would eat lunch at school. He was so good when it came to eating but now is really bad I had to come on TH-cam to get some ideas on what to pack for school. Thank you for this video now I don’t feel alone ☺️😉
I don’t have autism but I have ADD along with the same sensory issues, so I really struggle with picky eating even at the age of 17. But I’m feeling a lot more full of ideas for my own lunch after this video, if it were me I’d definitely eat almost all of the same lunches as Nate lol
Does your husband eat all of his? I pack my stepdad a whole lot for lunch and he does usally eat it all even if as snacks. I added it up out of curiosity and I was packing him close to 1000 calories of food! That's a lot for a lunch if they eat breakfast and dinner. We pack a sanwich with 200 calorie bun (close to 350 cals with the mayo, cheese, meat), chips (150 cals), dessert (200 cals), granola bar (150), crackers (250) It was shocking!
It definitely adds up! He doesn't always eat all of it, but I like to pack extra just in case. If he gets hungry and doesn't have anything else, I figure going to a gas station or eating a treat at the church (where he works) would be worse for him. :) Thanks for watching!
Don't have any kids but I'm still addicted to this channel, I love how much effort you put into Nates to make sure he eats, they look delicious x
Aww thanks so much!
I've homeschooled my 10-year-old son with autism for all of fourth grade, and fifth to until now. I'm sending him back to school, and I'm very concerned about what to pack for lunches (among other things). I'll have to look for one of those small thermoses, like you used for the mac n cheese. My son doesn't eat cold entreés. I wish I could say it was because he has a discerning palate, but alas. Thanks for the suggestions!
I feel you, Mama! The thermos has been great for us.
Can’t thank you enough for this video,
From an autism mom
Sending you hugs, Mama!
It’s fun to see what you pack for Nate’s lunch, and then how much he’ll eat of it. Fun video! Happy thanksgiving!
Thanks so much! Happy Thanksgiving!
♥ 💕 ♥
I love how you said you will keep trying with Nate. Idk why, it made me happy. Lol
Haha. Yes, gonna keep trying! With him, he has to keep seeing it over and over before he'll try it usually!
I’m always so late! I loved this vid!!! Love the inspiration! The kids did so good with there lunches
Holy, Nate has improved so much! I often like to just binge watch your videos and they're so comforting ❤
Thank you for your videos! I am always looking for new ideas. I can truly relate because my son has ADHD and autism.
I love all your videos Jess....doesn't matter what subject it is...always so enjoyable....
Thanks so much!
My daughter is really picky about her lunches! Have you ever tried giving Nate bologna, cheese, and crackers or meat and cheese pinwheels? That and turkey sandwiches are the only lunches I can get my little one to eat regularly!
I wish he liked that because it would be great for lunchboxes. He doesn’t like cold meat and cheese. So, no sandwiches, wraps, or even lunch-able type things. It makes it hard!
Oh my!! That would make it difficult!! Hoping you can find more things he will eat!! I know how frustrating and sad it can be to see a lunch box come home with so much untouched! I always worry about my daughter not getting enough! Prayers your way!!
Word on the street is that only the cool girls eat all their pizza, but only rock stars choose mac and cheese instead.
Yes! Haha. Thanks so much, sweet friend!
Watching back these videos, I love them! Nate has come so far. Have you ever thought to maybe try a few pieces of pizza in the thermos ? Like the Mac and cheese. Just a suggestion not sure if it be any help :)
Thanks, Nicole! I have tried that, but it always ends up soggy (even with a paper towel or foil). :(
Oh my goodness, I love this video! I need some ideas for school lunches and this is great!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
my son is starting kindergarten tomorrow, he's autistic, he doesn't like much foods at all and i'm soooo scared he wont eat and that he wont know what to do when it comes to lunch time because of being so nervous. this video gave me so much hope and i love it. thank you for making a video like this :)
I’m sending you hugs, Mama. He will get it. Nate has come so far over the years. In pre-k we started with snacks he liked. Try to pack some safe snacks that you know he will like and then you know he won’t be hungry. You can work up to more balanced lunches. 😊
Great job!! I love these types of videos.
Thanks so much, I do too!
Love these videos Jess! Keep them coming! Definitely gave me some ideas!! Thanks 😘
Thanks so much!
Great job and yay to Nate and Lucy for finishing their food! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Thanks for watching! Happy Thanksgiving!
I loved this! Can’t wait to see more! I love that you’re including David’s lunches too - it gives me ideas for my husband’s lunch! You’re just the best! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃❤️🦃
Aww thanks! Happy Thanksgiving!
I really don't know why I love this lunch video either lol but such a good video, please do more
Thanks so much! A new one should be up tomorrow! :)
Please do more of these!
I sure will! Thanks so much for watching! :)
Fun videos Jess!!
Happy Thanksgiving to your family!!
Thanks! You Too!
How old are your kids?? I was told at the school only healthy lunch and my son is 5 on the spectrum and he will not eat anything other than pizza 🍕 or chicken nuggets what do you recommend?
That’s crazy, I wouldn’t appreciate them only allowing “healthy” lunches, especially for kids on the spectrum/with special needs. My kids are 7 and 9 now. They like snacky lunches, pasta, French toast, ham or pepperoni. We do really easy things.
Another excellent lunch video
Thanks, Jackie!
Your welcome
You seem like an amazing mum, my nephew is autistic and when he's at our house he can be hard to feed because he's not so much picky but he tends to squish and throw his food instead of eating it and it's hard to get him to eat food sometimes
Aww thanks so much! Yes, textures, appearances, new foods and tastes are all hard. Thankfully, my guy eats more than other kids, but it's still difficult sometimes.
What is the benefit to the child's health with diet dr pappers?
Haha. My child doesn’t drink those. David is my husband! 😂
I also have autism and have to cut up my food or I will choke and I also count how many peices I have it helps me know how much I have to eat
That's awesome! Nate likes counting the pieces too! :)
Blessed Jess yes. I love your videos it gives me ideas for lunches to pack for myself
Thanks so much, Cortleigh!
Blessed Jess your welcome
I love this! I don’t know why lol because I don’t have kids 😂 but it’s so fun and interesting to see!
Thanks so much! It really is fun to see what other people eat! Haha. :)
I feel the same way Kati Nic!!!!!
I love your videos you should make more lunch videos
I make them every week. 👍🏻
I love watching these type vidoes and seeing what they actually eat! Do you have to hand wash the rubber muffin cups and thermos?
Thanks so much! I stick both in the dishwasher with no problems! Although sometimes, it's easier to hand wash the muffin cups because they are so small and they fly around in the dishwasher! :)
I wish my son who is also autistic would eat lunch at school. He was so good when it came to eating but now is really bad I had to come on TH-cam to get some ideas on what to pack for school. Thank you for this video now I don’t feel alone ☺️😉
You aren't alone! Keep trying, he will get there!
My son started school a month back .I am struggling with school lunch ideas . After watching these videos i feel better
I love lunchboxes videos
I have a bunch of them!
Suggestion give your son whatever he doesn't eat for lunch either right after school or for dinner
Thanks!
I don’t know why but I love this video lol also I just realized I’m the 50th comment!
Thanks for watching!
loveing it. lots of love from melissa higgins from scotland xxx ooo
Melissa, thank you so much! ❤️
Blessed Jess u welcome
I don’t have autism but I have ADD along with the same sensory issues, so I really struggle with picky eating even at the age of 17. But I’m feeling a lot more full of ideas for my own lunch after this video, if it were me I’d definitely eat almost all of the same lunches as Nate lol
Awesome!
Love these videos!
Thanks! :)
I was happy to have
Awesome video!! 💖💖
Thanks! :)
Love your video a lot!!!!❤️❤️❤️ Just subscribed
Yay! Thank you so much, girl! :)
Do you think he ate his yogurt that day?
Not sure. I'm figuring he ate some at least. :)
Hey ty
Wow
Try to have nate cut the quesadilla himself. With like a pizza cutter. Maybe that will help. :) tfs
I’ll have to try that one day. Thanks!
Does your husband eat all of his? I pack my stepdad a whole lot for lunch and he does usally eat it all even if as snacks. I added it up out of curiosity and I was packing him close to 1000 calories of food! That's a lot for a lunch if they eat breakfast and dinner.
We pack a sanwich with 200 calorie bun (close to 350 cals with the mayo, cheese, meat), chips (150 cals), dessert (200 cals), granola bar (150), crackers (250) It was shocking!
It definitely adds up! He doesn't always eat all of it, but I like to pack extra just in case. If he gets hungry and doesn't have anything else, I figure going to a gas station or eating a treat at the church (where he works) would be worse for him. :) Thanks for watching!
Maybe you can try a reward chart of what he likes try not have potty accident
Thanks!
Done nate like juice maybe him juice unit of milk
Thanks! He does drink juice (in small quantities), but at school he usually drinks milk because we have potty accidents with the juice. :)
If nate likes cereal why dont you try and give him cereal in a ziploec bowl and milk on the side
It's a great idea! Nate's not big on cereal, but I know some kids really would love that! :)
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Nice video but intro was a bit long. Thanks!
Lol. Thanks! This is a very old video, I have learned a lot since then.