My 8 year old eats all evening. should I be worried?

amother

Bisque

Sun, Jun 24 2018, 3:27 am

he is very slim...growing taller daily. bh.
he doesn't eat a ton during the day at school
..a couple snacks and lunch. he comes home and eats non stop. this is not boredom. he can be engaged on the computer or in the middle of a board game and he will stop to say he's hungry.
never had this with my others. I try giving only decent snacks after dinner....not so easy. hes not a big f and veg eater.
my point is could soemthinf cv be wrong or should I not worry?

tachles

Sun, Jun 24 2018, 4:22 am

I wouldn’t worry about something wrong unless he was displaying any signs of distress or pain emotionally or physically.
I would worry if he’s getting enough food earlier in the day, and if he’s drinking enough water.
If someone is dehydrated he can confuse thirst with hunger.
Also if he’s “skipping meals “ he can feel insatiable,
Is he getting a good breakfast and filling snacks for school ?
Hard boiled eggs, bananas , cheese, or just another serving of dinner can help you in the afternoon so he’s actually getting full on healthy things.