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
42. Screen Time Struggles & Family Rules: Why Your Kids Need You to Say No
Do you feel like the "worst parent in the world" when setting limits for your kids? In the latest podcast episode, experienced parents and qualified health professionals Georgia and Jane dive deep into why children's resistance to boundaries is challenging and yet a normal part of parenting. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal parenting journeys, this candid conversation reveals:
- The surprising research showing that teenagers actually feel more secure with clear boundaries
- How to stay calm when your child becomes dysregulated (even if they're calling you "the worst parent ever")
- The critical difference between setting boundaries with young children versus teenagers
- Why fewer, clearer boundaries often work better than having too many rules
- Real strategies for maintaining your relationship while holding firm on important limits
What makes this episode particularly valuable is the hosts' refreshing honesty about their own parenting struggles and mistakes. Their conversation offers hope to parents currently in the trenches, sharing how their once-resistant children have grown into young adults who actually thank them for maintaining those challenging boundaries.
Whether you're dealing with screen time battles, food choices, or teenager independence, this episode provides practical wisdom for setting limits while preserving your relationship with your child. It's essential listening for any parent wanting to raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids in today's challenging world.
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