5 Mistakes I Made With My Picky Eater and How You Can Avoid Them

Lift the Shame: Mothering Free From Diet Culture, Food Guilt, and Body Shame

Celebrating a year of the Lift the Shame podcast, I, Crystal, am thrilled to take another lap around the sun with you as we tackle one of parenting's most intriguing dilemmas - picky eating. Have you ever felt like you're running in circles when it comes to feeding your little one? Trust me, you're not alone. Drawing from my personal journey in feeding my two selective eaters, we'll discuss various aspects of picky eating, from its emotional tug of war to its potential triggers.
Who would've thought that making meals fun could amplify feeding difficulties? A recent study suggests so! Treading lightly on this path, we navigate the stress surrounding a picky eater's weight, nutrition, and health, offering solace and strategies to wriggle out of the anxiety. Remember, it's okay to be worried, but let's channel that concern into understanding and helping our little ones develop healthy eating habits.
But be wary, moms, as we delve into the potential pitfalls of wielding nutrition info as a feeding stick. Respect your child's autonomy, let them explore at their own pace, and avoid making meal times a battleground. The feeding relationship is a delicate one, and your trust can make all the difference. So join me, as we shed the shame, embrace our mistakes, and journey towards fostering a healthier relationship with food for our children.

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1. 5 Mistakes I Made With My Picky Eater and How You Can Avoid Them (00:00:00)

2. Parenting Through Picky Eating Challenges (00:00:02)

3. Meal Mistakes for Picky Eaters (00:07:40)

4. Encouraging Natural Connection in Feeding Interactions (00:11:37)

5. Mistakes in Feeding Picky Eaters (00:27:11)