I've written before about my son's love of sugary, sugary cereals. His preferences and tastes have changed a lot since I adopted him a year ago, but having a sugary breakfast is a preference that's been hard to break. To help my son choose healthier foods in the morning, I tend to make oatmeal (which he loves) and other nutritious options. But there are times when we're in a rush and a quick bowl of cereal is the most convenient choice.

Healthcastle recommends mixing your child's favorite cereals with a healthier option. I've actually tried this at home by mixing Fruity Pebbles with Cheerios. At first my son really liked the novelty of it, and gobbled them up. But when I started reducing the amount of the less-healthy cereal in the mix, he caught on and protested. We've finally compromised on the mix (about 3/4 healthy cereal and 1/4 not-so-healthy). He did make me pinkie swear that I wouldn't reduce it further. Your other alternative is to just eliminate unhealthy, sugary cereals from home altogether. This is the best bet all around, and one that I should adhere to as well.