Food Demonisation & How to Talk to Children About ‘Bad’ Foods
In this episode, I talk about the first time my 4 year old son came home from school and told me that chocolate was a ‘bad food’. It really took me by surprise and I did my very best to guide the conversation positively.
It was difficult with my 5 year old also chiming in to the discussion with her thoughts! I hope through hearing me discuss this topic, you can be better prepared than I was.
TIME POINTS
0:00 – What led me to record this episode
07:04 – Food demonisation and how it can create shame and guilt around foods
09:48 – How I talk to my children about food & letting lifestyle dictate how a child eats
12:25 – Setting up a good food environment for children
13:47 – Why moderation is a stupid word when used with nutrition
15:47 – Being considered in your thoughts and words when talking to children about food
18:24 – Parenting guilt and how you can persuade children to eat foods they don’t like
20:36 – Wrap up