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You should talk to him about it, caring kids' health is the most important and sometime both of you should say NO with them when they want to drink milk too much. I hope that he will understand and don't defer to kids' wish anytime. Don't be sad. Take it easy....

I agree with you that the kids should be drinking water when it is as hot outside as it has been for the last couple of days and I completely agree that you are right to have not let them drink milk and then go outside to play. That said, I know that when my kids go to any of their grandparent's houses they are not necessarily eating and drinking the things that I think that they ought to be drinking. But, I also don't have any qualms at all whatsoever with them drinking tea at Grandma's or Nana's houses because I know that is certainly better than drinking soda all the time.

I would definitely talk to him about it. Of course be tactful maybe just ask in a nice way to please not do that. That works. However, if he doesn’t pay attention or is smart with you I would say something like tea has caffeine in it or if it didn't like you said sugar and if he gives one more thing to your children you will .... oh lets not go there, try the other way first. These are your children not his. Alternative tell your children they are restricted .. draw a line in the sand..OUch mom will be hurt watch that one... i feel for you girl. Could you do me a real big favour.. give my children, water to drink, oh thank you .. you are a ________ Place a nice compliment name in the space provided. You can do this, just cross your fingers when you say it. lol

I am sorry you are missing your father. Just sounds like your mother's boyfriend isn't on the up and up when it comes to correct nutrition with children. Just remind him and your mother, that you only want the kids to drink water when they visit and this should fix the problem.