When it's okay to say no to your kid's food requests (with Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RD)
From Nourished & Free: The Podcast · 55:17
Show by Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT
You're probably not giving your kid an eating disorder. Take a deep breath.I know that fear. I’ve lived in it, and I'm a dietitian for heaven's sakes! You read the books, follow the experts, and try to do everything right... but STILL end up replaying conversation in your head about food and wondering if you did it right.This week I’m sitting down with Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, MPH, founder of Kids Eat in Color, and author of Feed Them Well, the best book I’ve read on feeding kids (I paid full price and my highlighter has never worked harder.) We get into what the food restriction research really says when you look past social media, whether intuitive eating was ever meant for kids, and what happened when I gave my own kids unlimited Halloween candy lololol.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to tell your kid “lunch is in 20 minutes,” or "only 2 cookies today," this one’s for you.JUMP TO:[00:00] How it feels trying to teach kids about food[05:03] Introduction to Jennifer[06:58] “Is chocolate bad for you?” The conversation that got Jennifer canceled[08:50] It’s a lot harder to ruin your kid than the internet says.[11:40] When Jennifer asked herself, “What if I’m wrong?”[20:51] The problem hiding in the food restriction research[29:22] Where the division of responsibility (DOR) came from[31:47] Can kids eat intuitively? [37:41] Why “healthy” might be just as tricky a word as “unhealthy”[42:13] Jennifer's hot take on cheering kids up with food[45:14] Grazing, snack requests, and the power of an eating routine[52:35] The one hard line we NEVER crossResources mentioned:Feed Them Well bookHow to talk to your kids about food bundleJennifer's websiteKids Eat in Color InstagramSend an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!LEARN MORE🔥 Work with me in Nourished & Free®👀 Stalk me on Instagram 💻 Watch my FREE training, "The Food Noise Exit Plan" SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition
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