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...
What does it really mean to give kids structure with food… without controlling them? In this episode of The Intentional Table Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions parents have about feeding kids: if you remove pressure and 'getting' them to eat a certain way, it’s a free-for-all. But the truth is, kids thrive when they feel both supported and like they have autonomy and control... and that comes from structure, not pressure. We’ll talk about what structure actually looks...
The Intentional Table
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...
