112: Kids Eat in Color. With Jennifer Anderson

Do you struggle with what your child will and will not eat? Listen in to find solutions for a healthy diet for the entire family.  Today I’ll eat just about anything, but it wasn't always this way. I know how stressful it can be for parents when their children want nothing with the food they have prepared. Today a kind compassionate and knowledgeable registered dietitian shares how we can best support our children with healthy eating habits. What We Talked About: Why Jennifer started Kids Eat in Color What are some red flags regarding our children’s eating habits to watch out for? Techniques to make your child feel empowered at the dinner table What are the characteristics of extremely picky eaters The food disparity in the USA The new weight guidelines for children from the American Academy of Pediatrics Things to Remember: “Picky eating has many different causes.” “Once a child knows that they’re not going to be pressured and can truly relax at the table, they can branch out. ” “Just providing safe food is not going to be enough but a starting point.” “Every person should be able to have access to food, and they should be able to have access to a balanced diet.” “We don’t need to focus on weight.” - Jennifer Anderson   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor.