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
50. Sweet Bribes, Bitter Consequences: When Parents Disagree on Treats
Looking for strategies to handle those tricky co-parenting food battles? Our latest podcast episode tackles the common challenge of what happens when one parent uses treats as bribes while the other tries to maintain boundaries.
In this insightful Q&A taken straight from our Raising Well Nourished Kids program, we address a listener's struggle with her husband who keeps bribing their three-year-old with lollies (candies), resulting in tantrums and behavioral issues. But rather than just focusing on sugar's immediate effects, we dive deeper into how these interactions shape your child's:
- Understanding of relationships (are they based on transactions or unconditional care?)
- Internal motivation for accomplishing tasks
- Ability to regulate emotions and manage mood swings
- Long-term relationship with food and health
If you've ever found yourself saying "we need to get on the same page about food," this episode provides the communication tools to have those difficult conversations with your co-parent without creating more conflict.
Listen now to gain valuable insights that will help you create your family's food culture with intention and harmony!
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