“Try to keep an eye on how much added sugar your kids are exposed to, but the reality is that it’s challenging to avoid, if not impossible, for many families.  Instead of restricting the loads of candy that make it home, we spread it out in a variety of ways to make it not so overwhelming.

Initially, we the children have as much of the holiday candy that they want when they bring it home or on the day of the holiday.  Always make sure to take out anything that your child may be allergic to or is considered a choking hazard.  I recommend taking the Thrive Training Institute online CPR course, as well as their Choking Prevention and Response course so you know what to do when it matters most.  Use code ALEX10 for $10 off.

After the kids have enjoyed what they wanted, put it in one bag, tuck it away so it’s out of sight and to be honest; eventually forget about it.  What happens next is typically distributed throughout the six suggestions below once we remember it’s still there.

• Offer candy with meals and snacks casually
• Toss the candy out
• Donate leftover candy
• Use candy for an art project
• Use leftover candy in a recipe
• Save candy for the next holiday”

The family nutritionist (6 Dietitian Approved Ways to Use Up Leftover Candy – The Family Nutritionist)