Raising Well Nourished Kids
We all want to raise healthy, emotionally resilient, food-adventurous kids, but what does that actually look like and how do we do it?
This podcast is a place for deep conversations and practical guidance about what it takes to raise well nourished kids, in every sense of the word. We tackle all the big topics from setting boundaries and creating healthy eating habits to instilling a good food culture in your household and fostering body positivity.
There’s a lot of information out there, much of it contradictory and confusing. This leaves parents overwhelmed and anxious about the ‘right’ thing to do when it comes to their child’s health and wellbeing. It’s time to reimagine a way to parent in this modern world that supports health, connection and the relational wellbeing of our families and precious children.
Every week we’ll bring you a new episode that draws on our combined 40 years of knowledge and experience in the fields of child psychology, behaviour and nutrition, as well as our own personal journey’s of raising healthy, thriving teenagers, in the hopes of bringing you some much needed clarity along with simple, proven strategies to help you raise well nourished kids.
We’re here to support you to support your young people in developing healthy eating habits and positive relationships with and through food.
Raising Well Nourished Kids
2. Are food rewards harming your kids’ relationship with eating well? The psychology behind this.
This podcast episode discusses the impact of using food rewards on children's relationship with food and their intrinsic motivation. It highlights the negative effects of rewards on self-esteem and behaviour, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and meeting children's needs. The conversation emphasises the dangers of extrinsic motivation and the benefits of developing intrinsic motivation in children. It also explores the link between rewards and anxiety in children and provides alternative strategies for encouraging healthy eating habits. The episode concludes with a discussion on avoiding negative emotions and manipulation in relation to food and the importance of maintaining perspective and reflecting on parenting strategies.
Takeaways
- Using food rewards can negatively impact children's relationship with food and their intrinsic motivation.
- Setting boundaries and meeting children's needs is crucial for their sense of security and well-being.
- Extrinsic motivation, driven by external rewards, can hinder children's development of intrinsic motivation.
- Rewards can lead to anxiety and a reliance on external validation in children.
- Educating children about food and involving them in decision-making can support healthy eating habits.
- Avoiding negative emotions and manipulation in relation to food is important for fostering positive associations.
- Maintaining perspective and reflecting on parenting strategies can lead to positive changes in children's eating habits.
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