A health visitor shared how she handles chocolate with her children on Easter. The Easter weekend is about family and lots of chocolate.

In the UK, it's common to give chocolate eggs from various brands. Families also create Easter egg hunts, so kids eat a lot of chocolate.

Chocolate has a lot of sugar and fat, which can cause tooth decay and high calorie intake.

The NHS advises limiting chocolate and avoiding added sugar for children under 4.

A health visitor, Ruth, shared her approach to Easter chocolate on TikTok.

Ruth said she lets her children eat what they want on Easter Sunday, including chocolate.

She believes one day of eating chocolate won't affect their eating habits. She also doesn't use chocolate as a bribe.

Ruth doesn't use food as a reward or punishment, as it can make it more desirable.

Ruth won't take away chocolate the next day or use it as a punishment.

She wants to teach her children about being full and will use the day to do so.

Ruth will eat with her children and talk about feeling full to teach them a lesson.

Ruth's children know they can have treats later, so they don't overeat them.

Ruth will have the same approach on Easter, but it will be more fun with chocolate.