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Hi y'all,
Just throwing out this question 'cause I'm determined to find some healthier alternatives to the customary Easter basket candy for our recently adopted son (who has ADHD). He doesn't seem to crave sweets -- until he has some that is! Then he can't get enough and gets very upset and oppositional when we say "no more". (The only time he's ever lied to us in 4-1/2 mos. was about eating all 7 packs of bubble gum in his X-mas stocking at once, and swallowing it all!) I know he'll enjoy the Easter egg dying and egg hunt, but I think he'll also be expecting some other treats in the basket. Anyone else tried out any healthy alternatives for this? (cross posted in older child adoption)
Thanks!
Late Bloomer
i don't put a lot of candy in my son's basket, mostly cuz he doesn't like sweets that much. but i put side walk chalk, bubbles, and this year, i think he is old enough for a kite. you end up spending about the same and he really enjoys those kinds of things more.
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I am a consultant (although currently pretty inactive - no time) for an educational toy company (am I allowed to say the name?) and we promote educational toy Easter Baskets. Anyone could PM me for info, but basically, it is like mckenna said - alternatives to candy that are fun and learning.
How about Play-Doh (or Sculpey clay), Art Supplies, books, sports stuff? Personally, I don't think you can ever have too much Play-Doh...
coco46
How about Play-Doh (or Sculpey clay), Art Supplies, books, sports stuff? Personally, I don't think you can ever have too much Play-Doh...
LOL - In our house Play-doh used to taunt me by sticking on clothes all the time! AAHHHH!!!!
Like the sports stuff - baseball cards and such.
I avoid a lot of candy. Start with a stuffed bunny (if he likes stuffed animals) then dollar toy stores, coloring books, little puzzles, matchbox cars, pencils, crayons, washable markers. Maybe one candy item.
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