Feeding Kids with Ease, Health and Joy: Episode 230

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color, shares how parents can help kids develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies—without shame, restriction, or diet culture. Plus, practical tips for school lunches and making family meals easier and more affordable..

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We talk about:

• 03:00 What does a healthy relationship with food and our bodies look like?
• 05:00 Protecting kids from body image and weight concerns
• 07:00 Boys, body image, and the pressure to look “ripped”
• 09:00 Talking to kids who are worried about being in a bigger body
• 12:00 Helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food
• 14:00 Treats, limits, and avoiding shame or moralizing around food
• 21:00 Can kids really regulate how much they eat?
• 24:00 Neurodivergence, interoception, and mindful eating
• 30:00 Emotional eating, comfort, and food as connection
• 32:00 Simple strategies for packing school lunches
• 37:00 Feeding a family when time, money, and energy are limited
• 39:00 Why simple dinners are good enough
• 42:00 Jennifer’s book and pre-order bonuses
• 44:00 The parenting advice Jennifer wishes she’d known earlier

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• Jennifer’s Book Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters
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