Bringing together nutrition, psychology, and community to help make family mealtimes happy, healthy and easy.
Created by our team of experts and designed for all members of the family - from the busiest parents to the 'pickiest' eaters.
How to Talk About Food with Children?
So, how DO we talk about food? There is a lot of fear and confusion surrounding food - what to say and what not to say. In order to support your child's relationship with food, let's break down the basics. First, it's important to note that all food has a purpose regardless of whether you perceive it as "healthy" or "unhealthy."
Five Facts and Five Myths About How Toddlers Eat
As adults, we need a pretty consistent amount of food each day, and the majority of us* tend to eat all or most of the food we fix ourselves (or get served or buy) at each meal and snack. This predictable pattern of eating is our ‘normal’, so it’s no surprise that it may inform what we expect of our little ones. But what many parents don’t know is that young children eat in a very different way from adults.
The Science-Backed Path to Better Child Nutrition
In our last post about the Division of Responsibilities (DoR) we talked about how sticking to your jobs supports your child’s autonomy, helps them eat the amount they need, and puts an end to mealtime battles. We also put this theory into practice.
In this post, we are going to talk about why and how sticking to your mealtime jobs works and what you can expect if you keep at it. If you haven’t read Parts 1 and 2, take a look before you read on. If you’ve been keeping up, then read on for the DoR finale!
Practicing Your Mealtime Jobs for Better Child Nutrition
In our last post about the Division of Responsibilities (DoR) we talked about how when it comes to mealtimes, it is the parents’ job to decide the what, when, and where of meals and snacks. Once you have provided food you know your child can eat, it is your kid’s job to decide how much, and whether to eat it.
Sticking to your jobs supports your child’s autonomy, helps them eat the amount they need, and puts an end to mealtime battles. But we know that reading about how to do something, is easier than actually doing it. So, In this post, we are going to put theory into practice.
How to Stick to Your Jobs at Mealtimes for Better Child Nutrition
Just like an office job - mealtimes are stressful if you’re not sure what your role is or what your team expects of you. If your child doesn’t know what is expected of them, it can be stressful for them too! A clear job description for parents and children takes the stress off everyone.
Consistently sticking to your job and trusting kids to do theirs, reduces mealtime battles and helps kids eat better!
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