Have you ever said something like, “Good job eating your broccoli!” or “Just two more bites and then you can have dessert”? It probably felt supportive, encouraging, or like you were helping your child eat well. But what if those well-meaning bribes, praise, and rewards are actually making mealtimes harder and disconnecting your child from their own body cues? In this episode of The Intentional Table, we’re looking at why praise and rewards seem like they work in the moment, but often backfir...
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Have you ever said something like, “Good job eating your broccoli!” or “Just two more bites and then you can have dessert”? It probably felt supportive, encouraging, or like you were helping your child eat well. But what if those well-meaning bribes, praise, and rewards are actually making mealtimes harder and disconnecting your child from their own body cues? In this episode of The Intentional Table, we’re looking at why praise and rewards seem like they work in the moment, but often backfir...
When you’re raising kids, it feels natural to want to teach them about “healthy" or "better" choices or to guide them with categories like sometimes foods, growing foods, or good vs. bad foods. While those labels are well-intentioned, they can create worry, guilt, or even rebellion around food... and that disrupts our kids’ ability to trust themselves and eat in balance. In this episode of The Intentional Table, I’m breaking down the concept of neutrality when it comes to food. I’ll share how...
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Have you ever said something like, “Good job eating your broccoli!” or “Just two more bites and then you can have dessert”? It probably felt supportive, encouraging, or like you were helping your child eat well. But what if those well-meaning bribes, praise, and rewards are actually making mealtimes harder and disconnecting your child from their own body cues? In this episode of The Intentional Table, we’re looking at why praise and rewards seem like they work in the moment, but often backfir...
