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Episode 38: How to stay motivated feeding kids despite the chaos and overwhelm

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Episode 38: How to stay motivated feeding kids despite the chaos and overwhelm Karina Savage | 02 July 2024

Episode 38: How to stay motivated feeding kids despite the chaos and overwhelm

If you are having a hard time managing mealtimes, you are not alone!

In this episode, I talk about the struggles of staying motivated to feed our kids, especially in today's busy world. As a mum who has faced these challenges, I will share practical strategies to help you deal with picky eating, time constraints, and the pressure to provide perfect meals.

We will discuss ways to simplify your week with menu planning, adjusting expectations, and create a positive mealtime environment. I'll also talk about the importance of involving kids in meal selection and how to consider their nutritional intake more broadly.

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https://nourishwithkarina.com/feedingbabies
https://nourishwithkarina.com/3-week-feeding-kids-reset

Highlights:

  • Introduction (00:00.00)

  • Bussy Eating Challenges (02:28.282)

  • Busy Eating and Food Labeling (03:01.294)

  • Parenting and Child Development: Strategies for Managing Eating Disorders (05:20.29)

  • Challenges and Strategies for Eating Well (07:37.792)

  • Menu Planning and Expectations (10:03.226)

  • Improving Meal Expectations and Eating Habits (12:26.846)

  • Strategies for Managing Family Dinners (14:48.546)

  • Menu Planning for Ethical Consumers (17:11.054)

  • Planning Dinner for Fancy Eating (17:47.488)

  • Home Feeding Environment for Success(20:06.368)

  • Understanding the Importance of Food in Children's Relationships (22:28.716)

  • Nutritional Balance Strategy for Children (24:48.054)

  • Nutritional Balance for Busy Eaters(26:53.182)

  • Understanding Child Nutrition and Dinnertime Eating (29:11.244)

  • Understanding Children's Appetite and Motivation (31:30.19)

Show Notes

If you are having a hard time managing mealtimes, you are not alone!

In this episode, I talk about the struggles of staying motivated to feed our kids, especially in today's busy world. As a mum who has faced these challenges, I will share practical strategies to help you deal with picky eating, time constraints, and the pressure to provide perfect meals.

We will discuss ways to simplify your week with menu planning, adjusting expectations, and create a positive mealtime environment. I'll also talk about the importance of involving kids in meal selection and how to consider their nutritional intake more broadly.

 

Key points of discussion:

1. Menu Planning Magic: How planning 3-4 meals a week can transform your mealtime stress

2. Expectation Adjustment: Why lowering the bar might be the key to happier mealtimes

3. Kid-Approved Recipes: Finding go-to meals that please both children and adults

4. Creating a Positive Mealtime Environment: Tips for fostering a love of food in your children

5. Nutritional Balance: Looking at your child's diet over a week rather than day-by-day

 

Please know that you are doing your very best - we are ALL a work in progress!

Keep going and please know that there is plenty of support for you feeding your kids inside "Nourishing Kids".

To learn more head to (https://nourishwithkarina.com/membership).

For delicious, kid-friendly recipes, visit: https://nourishwithkarina.com/kids-recipes

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