Do Dinner Better #006

02/01/24 • 42 min

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Ever wondered how to transform mealtime battles with your picky eater into a harmonious affair?
Join us as we unlock strategies to help parents like you, who face the daily challenge of expanding their child's dietary horizons. This episode peels back the layers on highly selective eaters, offering practical tips for introducing new foods without the pressure. We also unpack the sweets dilemma faced by so many parents, sharing advice from health professionals and my own parenting journey on navigating cravings and fostering a more diverse palate.
Cultivating a positive food relationship is crucial for our children's long-term well-being, and it goes far beyond the dinner plate. With insights from dieticians and psychologists, we explore how to make mealtime an enjoyable experience, free from anxiety. You'll discover the power of mindful language surrounding food and the impact it has on young minds. Our conversation is a reminder that nurturing a healthy mindset about eating is just as important as the nutrients on the plate.
Finally, we discuss the importance of respecting children's natural hunger cues and why the Clean Plate Club is out of date. By tuning into growth and appetite fluctuations, we emphasize the significance of her overall development over rigid mealtime expectations.
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The Whole Parent Podcast - Do Dinner Better #006

Transcript

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And then you also have new foods on that plate , and again we are going to go really , really small portion sizes and you're not going to make them eat every single thing on the plate . In fact , you're not even going to make Helen try everything on the plate . You're just going to present that plate as an opportunity for trying new things .

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