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
40. No more veggie wars! The Secret to Raising Kids Who Love Their Greens
Want to transform your picky eater into a veggie enthusiast? In this latest episode, Georgia and Jane share their proven strategies for raising children who genuinely enjoy eating vegetables. Drawing from both clinical practice and personal experience as parents, they reveal why simply "getting by" with fruit isn't enough – vegetables contain unique phytonutrients essential for optimal health that can't be found anywhere else.
What makes this episode particularly valuable is their practical, gentle approach to vegetable introduction. Rather than forcing vegetables onto reluctant kids, they share creative strategies like:
- Making grocery shopping an adventure by letting kids choose new vegetables to try
- Using salad spinners and kitchen gadgets to spark interest in food preparation
- Serving vegetables "buffet style" to give children autonomy in their choices
- Creating positive associations through farmers' market visits and gardening
- Teaching age-appropriate nutrition in fun, engaging ways
The hosts emphasise that raising veggie-loving kids isn't about luck – it's about persistence, patience, and the right approach. They share candid stories from their own parenting journeys, including both successes and setbacks, making their advice relatable and achievable for any parent.
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