Shocking Truth about Kids who Eat & Watch
In this episode, we discuss the effects of screen time during mealtime on children. Led by a trauma-informed parenting coach Rahela Tayyabi, the conversation with Zahra Jani covers how constant screen exposure and distractions can lead to food dependency, affect a child’s development, and disrupt natural hunger cues.
We explore practical steps parents can take to make mealtime screen-free and emphasize the importance of establishing a positive relationship with food. The discussion is packed with valuable insights for parents striving to create healthier eating habits for their children.
About Rahela Tayyebi
Today’s guest is Rahela Tayyebi, a trauma-informed parenting coach who helps parents turn everyday parenting struggles into strong emotional connections. In this episode, she breaks down the emotional and developmental effects of screen-based feeding habits in toddlers, and makes us reflect deeply on the devil’s warning of mobile addiction for kids.
She helps us understand not just the “what” but the “why” behind our children’s growing screen dependency, and how we can shift toward mindful, connected mealtimes.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Personal Journey and Struggles
05:37 The Impact of Screens
10:12 Breaking the Dependency Cycle
14:17 Trusting Your Child’s Hunger Cues
18:36 The Broader Implications
23:06 Understanding Food Dependency
23:27 Identifying Problematic Habits
24:40 Establishing Mealtime Policies
26:53 Managing Withdrawal Symptoms
27:10 Strategies for Reducing Screen Time
31:20 Screen Time and Joint Families
39:39 Modelling Behaviour
42:15 Introducing New Foods
44:21 Final Thoughts
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