Teaching Your Child Healthy Eating Habits

Getting your kids to eat the healthy stuff on their plate is one of the most difficult yet important jobs for any parent. But when everyone’s busy, tired, and hangry, getting a balanced, nutritious meal on the table – or out the door – can feel impossible. Making sure kids eat the right foods is just as important as how they eat, says Jill Castle. She’s a Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutritionist with 30 years of clinical and practical experience. She’s also a mom of four, an author, and host of “The Nourished Child” podcast. Jill joins us to share advice for how parents can establish healthy eating habits for their kids and develop a positive relationship with food. She also gives advice on how handling picky eaters, dealing with dinnertime, planning healthy snacks and lunches, and the importance of connecting and bonding around food. Listen to this episode to learn: - Why feeding styles are like parenting styles – and the best approach to take when it comes to feeding our kids - Practical advice and techniques for parents to get their kids to try and enjoy new foods - Why forcing kids to eat or bribing them with food can (and will!) backfire - Foods and nutrients kids need to stay full, focused, and productive all day long (and those they don’t) - How to involve kids in preparing and selecting a healthy school lunch - Tips and tricks for how to take the stress out of dinnertime and meal planning - The link between childhood obesity and our national need for a “food education” For more information on Jill Castle, visit https://jillcastle.com/.