What time at night should I stop giving my kid snacks? My kid loves popcorn. Is it bad for her to go to bed with a stomach full of snacks?

I imagine so! According to Eileen Behan, author of "Fit Kids: Raising Physically and Emotionally Strong Kids With Real Food," late night snacks are one of the main contributors to overweight and obese adults. Allowing your child to get into the habit of filling up on unhealthy foods just before bed may make overeating a habit that follows him into adulthood. If your child eats dinner early, feeding him a late night snack can help curb hunger through the night, but it is essential to offer low-calorie foods that do not put him over his caloric limit for the day. Teaching your child to eat small and nutritious snacks may help prevent unhealthy overeating as he grows up. So I would avoid and restrict as much as possible. If your kid wants a snack before bed time I would offer healthier alternatives like a glass of milk, fruits, cheese and nuts