Feeding Kids with Ease, Health and Joy: Episode 230

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color, shares how parents can help kids develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies—without shame, restriction, or diet culture. Plus, practical tips for school lunches and making family meals easier and more affordable.

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You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or check out the fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.

We talk about:

03:00 What does a healthy relationship with food and our bodies look like?

05:00 Protecting kids from body image and weight concerns

07:00 Boys, body image, and the pressure to look “ripped”

09:00 Talking to kids who are worried about being in a bigger body

12:00 Helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food

14:00 Treats, limits, and avoiding shame or moralizing around food

21:00 Can kids really regulate how much they eat?

24:00 Neurodivergence, interoception, and mindful eating

30:00 Emotional eating, comfort, and food as connection

32:00 Simple strategies for packing school lunches

37:00 Feeding a family when time, money, and energy are limited

39:00 Why simple dinners are good enough

42:00 Jennifer’s book and pre-order bonuses

44:00 The parenting advice Jennifer wishes she’d known earlier

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* Jennifer’s Book Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters

* Search “Kids Eat in Color” to find Jennifer on all social media platforms

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