Powerful Eating: Celebrate Strengths and Help Kids Think Well About Their Bodies HPC: E43

Did you know 50% of girls dislike their bodies as they enter high school -- and some of those habits start as newborns?!?

Family nutrition expert and mom Maryann Jacobsen and I sat down to dig DEEP into how we talk about food with our kids, and why simply "not talking badly about our weight" is superficial advice destined to fail.

From womb to college, this information will help you take positive steps in your parenting journey (and stress a little less at each stage). A quick overview of what you'll learn:

* Why not knowing how to eat cookies developed an awful relationship with food for Maryann - and the magical moment that turned that around for her. (She knows how to eat cookies now!)
* Why defining a "healthy relationship with food" is a huge question with a bigger answer.
* How Americans misunderstand "moderation" - and we both get a little frustrated by this excuse!!
* The best way to feed (and not feed) your baby in the first 1,000 days.
* Why all toddlers are picky and the strategy to get through it (ages 2-6). It's not your fault, tired parents!!
* How to deal with the influence of other people feeding your children (yes, we go there with food after sporting events, but Maryann's answer may surprise you).
* The deep hurt body image causes to our relationship with food and others - and the discussions needed to prevent and remedy negative body image. Moms of girls especially, you NEED this section!!!
* Why picky eating can be a GOOD thing!! :o

...and so much more. This is a power-packed interview that every parent needs to hear!

Resources We Mention

Find Maryann's blog and podcast here: https://maryannjacobsen.com/

Get her books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31t5RTz

Maryann's article about the strengths of picky eaters: https://www.parents.com/recipes/scoop-on-food/5-advantages-of-having-a-picky-eater/

Here's a Kitchen Stewardship post about DHA an important nutrient for infants: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/fish-oil-faq/

Division of responsibility by Ellyn Satter: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/the-division-of-responsibility-in-feeding/

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