You've probably heard, even from me, that you shouldn't let your kids dictate what they eat. Don't be a short-order chef!!! While that sounds simple, teaching kids to eat right isn't! And, there are always exceptions to every rule! If you're unsure about whether or not to give in to your toddler's feeding demands, here's what you need to consider before making your … [Read more...]
You’re Caught in a Control Struggle over Food. Now What?
Want to know why kids play out their control issues around food? Control is like beauty, it's in the eye of the beholder. You have to eat your peas before your pie. You have to eat your peas if you want to have any pie. If you want seconds of pasta you have to eat more of your peas. You have to eat 4 more spoonfuls of peas before you can leave the table. You … [Read more...]
The New York Times: “Obesity Rises Despite Efforts to Fight It”
When will we decide that the way we have been fighting obesity isn't working? The New York Times reported today that health officials are surprised and disheartened that the news about obesity is still so grim. About 38% of American adults were obese in 2013 and 2014. That's up from 35% in 2011 and 2012. Read the NYT article. Sugar consumption is down. Soda consumption … [Read more...]
Non-Food Rewards in the Classroom
Non Food Rewards Marlene Schwartz, Co-Director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorder, on using non-nutritive rewards in school: “[I]t’s like teaching children a lesson on the importance of not smoking, and then handing out ashtrays and lighters to the kids who did the best job listening.” A few ideas... ~Changing the conversation from nutrition to … [Read more...]
How to Stop Stressing About Halloween Candy
It's time for the Halloween hysteria to begin: What should you do with all that Halloween candy? I've written about Halloween candy a lot. Every year, in fact. And I always say pretty much the same thing: Take this as an opportunity to teach your kids some healthy eating habits. Rather than stress out about how to get rid of the candy, why not use some smart … [Read more...]
Parenting Myth: It’s Good to Treat All Your Kids the Same Way. Actually, It’s Not.
If you've got more than one child, chances are you think one is a great, adventurous eater and the other? Not so much. And if your younger child is the one who is adventurous, chances are you're worried that the older child's poor eating habits are going to rub off on the younger child, and before you know it, you'll have two picky eaters sitting at the table. Sound … [Read more...]
Why I Gave My Daughter Chocolate Cake for Breakfast
I gave my daughter chocolate cake for breakfast this morning and I had some very good reasons! Reason #1: We broke our Yom Kippur fast last night with a feast, and when we got to the end of the meal my daughter said she wanted some chocolate cake, actually it was chocolate babka, but she was too full. So I said I'd save it for her. My message: It is safe for you to … [Read more...]
Let’s Stop Growing a Nation of Guilty Eaters
guilty eaters What's your guilty pleasure? Translation: What's the thing you enjoy even though you know you shouldn't? Source: depositphotos.com Admittedly, your first answer may have nothing to do with food. But food always makes the list. Brownies. Ice cream. Gummy Bears. It's time to stop growing a nation of guilty eaters. If you enjoy something, shouldn't you … [Read more...]
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