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
41. The Class Party Dilemma: How to tackle the ‘bring a plate’ panic
In this latest podcast episode, Georgia and Jane tackle the age-old parental dilemma of what to send when your child's school requests you to "bring a plate." They share candid experiences about balancing healthy choices with social acceptance, from Georgia's initially untouched carrot cake to finding that sweet spot where nutrition meets kid-approval.
Beyond just practical tips, they dive into fascinating insights about how food sharing shapes our children's development. They discuss a compelling Belgian study showing that kids who regularly share meals are more likely to develop altruistic behaviours in later life. They also explore how different cultures' approaches to communal eating can positively impact children's relationship with food.
The episode offers clever solutions for every age group with an encouraging reminder that while teens might go through a phase of rejecting homemade options, many eventually circle back to appreciating healthy choices – sometimes even becoming health advocates themselves!
Whether you're struggling with school party anxiety or simply looking for ways to nurture a healthy food culture in your family, this episode provides both practical wisdom and food for thought about the deeper significance of sharing meals with others
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