08/11/2026
BRIBE KIDS WITH TOYS, NOT CANDY! 🍭➡️🧸
It can be easy to offer candy or sweets for going potty, helping clean up, or reaching a goal, but it's not the best way to motivate your child.
Research shows that using motivators other than food can help your child see food as nutrition instead of a reward. This can decrease the chance of emotional eating and unhealthy relationships with food later in life.
If toys aren't a motivator for your child (or they already have plenty), here are some other reward ideas:
🛝 Trip to the park
👟 New pair of shoes
🎲 Play a game together
🎨 Do an art project together
💃 Family dance party
😴 Night off from chores
Follow along for more practical tips to help keep your family healthy!