Welcome to Love, Eat, Thrive: The podcast about Responsive Feeding. We are Heidi and Jennifer, feeding therapists who’ve been in the field for a few decades. We’ve seen it ALL and we’re here to help you make sense of it. Everywhere you turn, there’s advice on what to feed your kids including the perfect foods, the right cup, the best high chair, the exact grams of protein. In our work, we’ve realized that all this noise has drowned out what really matters: the way we feed our kids.    The truth is, how we feed our children is often a better predictor of their long-term success with eating than what’s on their plate. When feeding is built on connection, safety, and trust instead of pressure or power struggles, it protects not only a child’s nutrition and growth but also their lifelong relationship with food and their body. Unfortunately, feeding has become more complicated and stressful for parents, and many kids are struggling more as a result.    In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and helping you return to what matters most: quality interactions at the table, not quantities of food. We’ll share what decades of research and leading organizations (UNICEF, WHO, and the AAP) have shown to be best practice: Responsive Feeding. It’s a collaborative journey that helps kids eat in ways that feel safe, connected, and enjoyable for the whole family.     ** Please remember this podcast is NOT meant to replace the support and guidance of your child's medical team.**    Don’t forget to follow us on social media for more helpful information @Thrivewithspectrum on Instagram and Thrive by Spectrum Pediatrics on Facebook. You can also find out more information about the programs we offer at www.thrivewithspectrum.com