Ep 12: Parenting Practices around Food & Nutrition

In this episode we discuss the role of parenting practices around food and nutrition habits and how impactful it can be at helping children develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. We discuss several topics such as "cleaning your plate", introducing new foods, using food as reward, and diet/body-focused language. We give practical tips for positive food parenting practices such as including children in food decisions, the division of responsibility, and being a positive role model. This episode should be particularly helpful if you are a parent of a young child or are around children often. It also may be helpful if you would like to reflect on your own eating experiences as a child and how it has impacted your relationship with food.

If you're looking for more resources on this topic, feel free to contact us or check out some of the links below:

https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/tools-resources/parent-tip-sheets.htm