Dec 17, 2024
In a world full of messages about how to eat, and what to eat, and what NOT to eat…this gets even more challenging when we’re talking about children.
We all want the kids in our lives to grow up having a positive relationship with food, and good health and nutrition.
Whether you’re a parent, an aunt, a grandparent, a teacher or just an adult who wants to understand how your own childhood messages impacted your relationship with food, this episode is for you, and you’re going to love hearing what my special guest has to say.
I’m chatting today with fellow dietitian, Nicole Cruz, who is the founder of Nourish Together, a shame-free approach to family nutrition focused on instilling food and body trust.
Nicole explains how to help kids navigate things like sugar (gasp!), weight gain, balanced eating, and diet culture.
She also shares the most common mistakes that she sees parents and caregivers making in the way that they’re talking about and approaching food with kids, and the ways that we can help kids grow up to be “healthy” (she actually calls it “competent”) eaters.
Trust me, you’re not going to want to miss out on the wisdom and actionable steps that you’ll hear from this conversation with Nicole.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the parents’ job with food, and what is the kids’ job with food - and why it’s important to distinguish the two to prevent battles over food, endless snacking and eating their veggies.
- How much sugar is too much? And how do you have limits with sweets and snacks without it being restrictive and setting your kid up for disordered eating?
- What to do if you or your pediatrician are concerned about your child’s weight, and how to prevent this from turning into a lifetime of dieting and body image concerns (while still addressing their health).
As you can see, there’s a LOT of great info here, and I can’t wait for you to dig in. Go ahead and push play and let’s go!
Resources Mentioned
- Follow Nicole Cruz on Instagram and DM her if you want more information about her programs or services
- Grab Nicole’s free guide 5 Keys to Raise an Intuitive Eater
Read the full episode show notes here.
Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey
- Intuitive eating education on the blog
- Work with Katy
- Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster
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