
Ep 102- Teaching Your Kids to Fear Food?- This 8 yr old's perspective on carbs is shocking!
Published on Sep 18
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<p>In this episode, I dive into my story of a third-grade girl who thought carbs were "bad," revealing a broader issue: the unintended messages parents send about food. I explore how conversations and actions at home can plant seeds of confusion around nutrition, sometimes leading kids to develop food fears or misunderstand basic health principles.</p>
<p>You’ll learn about the long-term impact that these misconceptions can have on children’s eating habits and self-perception, and I offer practical strategies for parents to shift the narrative around food in a positive way. From elementary to high school, I walk through age-appropriate approaches to teaching kids about nutrition, both at home and through school-based initiatives.</p>
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<p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p>
<p>- Casual comments about food and their lasting impact on kids.</p>
<p>- My conversation with three school administrators and the surprising trends they notice ...