Packing school lunches every day can get tedious, and the results can be a little monotonous. (Sorry, my dear child, who has eaten leftover spaghetti and peas for the past five days.) One way to spread out the labour and make things more interesting for your kid's palate is to start a lunch-packing club with other parents.

When you are stuck having lunch in the office cafeteria, it can be tough to eat healthy. Here's what a pair of registered dietitians recommend you pick from the array of food options for a healthier lunch that also keeps you full during a busy day.

Like any meal, the key to a good packed lunch is balance. A school lunch should be healthy, tasty, and easy enough that you (the parent) actually has time to pack it and 'thinking in threes' can help make this a reality.

Sometimes picking a snack for your child (or yourself) is more challenging than planning an actual meal. To help guide you through this culinary mine field, Bon Appetit spoke to Registered Dietitian Abby Langer about the most -- and least -- healthy school snacks.

Packing a lunch is a skill kids can learn, but they need your help. It pays off, though: Your kid gains some independence and learns about how to put together a healthy meal. Best of all, you have one less thing to do in the morning.