I eat every 3 hours, 6 to 7 meals per day, each being 800+ calories. On top of that, I drink a gallon (4 litres) of water a day. I don't have ROOM to drink during meals. I find drinking takes up room in the gut. I always drink after my meals, and between.
But of course, some foods require you to drink while eating depending on their consistancy. I can't see someone eating a peanut butter sandwich without drinking...
If your wife is concerned that the kids aren't eating enough, or spending too much time at the table, then yes, try to get them to drink less during the meal and more after. And yes, stay away from the juice. It is unwanted calories during the meal and will cause the kids to fill up faster rather than have room to eat their food. Believe it or not, TOO MUCH juice can make them fat as well. The simple sugars in juice will cause a natural insulin spike...
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