Easy Ways I Make Dinnertime More Fun for My Kiddo

As a parent, getting my son to sit still and enjoy mealtime can be a challenge. Do you know why kids find meals so boring? Because they are! Kids are kids and they love to have fun, so why not incorporate some ways to make dinnertime more fun? The kids will love it and might even eat better too! Here are some ways I make mealtime fun for my son. With these tricks up your sleeve, mealtime just got easier in your house, too!

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Make Family Mealtime More Fun for Kids

Cookie Cutter Fruit

Isn't this idea brilliant? It makes me feel a little bit better about my cookie-cutter hoarding. Cut out fruit, cheese, or deli meat for a fun snack!

See the details over on Nifty Mom.
Create a Scene

With a little creativity and some food, you can create a pretty adorable and super-fun scene for your little ones to enjoy. Who says playing with your food is a bad thing?
See the details over on Good to Know.
Funny Face

Create some funny faces on your pizzas or even your wraps (before they're wrapped up). The kids will love creating their own silly faces!
See the details over on Cook Inspiration.
Food Sculptures

Use round foods to create some fun toothpick sculptures! It's a great creative activity. Then promptly devour.
See the details over on Momtastic.
Kabobs

In my experience, you can put pretty much any food on a kabob and the kids will love it. Try it out! You'll see.
See the details over on Dairy Makes Sense.
Sneaky Popsicles

When my son was younger, he went through a stage where he wouldn't try certain fruits. But if I put them in a popsicle, he was all over that! This is a fun and sneaky way to get your kids to eat their rainbow.
Get the details over on Popsugar.
Dessert Sushi

This would be so much fun to make! Maybe for dessert and the kids can all pretend to be sushi chefs.
See the details over on Kid Spot.
Racing Apples

I don't know a single kid that wouldn't love using these at the dinner table! They could be a great snack or a side dish. Either way, it's fun!
See the details over on Kid Spot.
Fruit Cones

I am definitely going to try this one! How fun would it be to play ice cream shop, but instead of ice cream, you're scooping out fruit? Perfect!

See the details over on Parent Society.
Ice Cube Trays

For some reason kids love it when you change things up on them. If you stick their food into ice cube trays and forget the boring plate, they will think you are the best parent ever. And they won't be wrong!
See the details over on Family Fresh Meals.
Turkey Sandwich

How adorable is this? I can't get over it. The kids will gobble it up! (Get it?)
See the details over on Meet the Dubiens.
Rainbow Pasta

Who wouldn't love this pasta? It's almost too pretty to eat! Almost.
See the details over on Incredible Things.
Bear Cakes

I can guarantee you that if you turn their pancakes into something funny like this bear, the kids will eat more. Especially if you tell them to eat like a bear. Ha!
See the details over on Aquabear Legion.
Tie Dye Toast

I would have never thought to do this, but I am pretty sure the kids would love it. Tie dye the bread then either make french toast or stick it in the toaster for some psychedelic bread.
See the details over on Freshly Picked.
Frozen Yogurt Dots

There's something about them being small, round, and colorful that will make the kids love these dots! I mean, I want some. Don't you?
See the details over on Small Fry.
Add a Drawing

I love this idea. Let the kids draw something around their food to make a unique and fun picture. They will love it, and I am pretty sure the food will taste better. Somehow.
See the details over on My Modern Met.