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Episode 5: Simplifying dinner time with fussy eaters

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Simplifying dinner time with fussy eaters Karina Savage | 7 Nov 2023

Episode 5: Simplifying dinner time with fussy eaters

Cooking multiple dinners for a family of fussy eaters is actually super common! ...and it can mean that we spend way longer in the kitchen that we'd like!

Today, I dived into how to plan dinner for your family without the need for multiple meal preparations.

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https://nourishwithkarina.com/feedingbabies
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Highlights:

  • Planning Dinner with Frustrious Eating (00:01.358)

  • The Challenge of Adapting to Children's Nutritional Needs (02:20.27)

  • Overeating and Overeating in Children (04:38.83)

  • Parental Influence on Children's Food Exposure (07:02.574)

  • Creating a Healthy Meal Plan for Children (09:24.43)

  • Deconstructing Meals for Children (11:50.19)

  • Introducing Healthy Food Preparation for Children (14:10.862)

  • Building Children's Food Loathing Skills (16:38.222)

  • Understanding the Importance of Eating with Kids (18:56.686)

  •  Starting Small with Children's Food Preferences (21:17.966)

Show Notes

Cooking multiple dinners for a family of fussy eaters is actually super common! ...and it can mean that we spend way longer in the kitchen that we'd like!

Today, I dived into how to plan dinner for your family without the need for multiple meal preparations.

Here's a quick recap of what we discussed:

The Dinner Dilemma: A common struggle by parents cooking separate meals for fussy family members. Deconstructing Meals: How to create a dinner that means you only cook 1 meal. Learn how to save time, effort and dishes, whilst increasing your chances of them actually eating it. The Rotating Menu: I highlight the common cycle of serving only what fussy eaters will consume, leading to limited meal choices and potential health concerns. Smart Swaps: Find quick wins for substituting various parts of the meal that won’t see you spending more time cooking. Building Trust with New Foods: Discover the practical strategies for introducing new foods to your child’s diet without stress and resistance.  The Power of Role Modeling: The significance of parents enjoying quality food and how it positively influences children’s eating habits.

No more cooking multiple dinners to suit fussy eaters. Listen to Episode 5 now to learn how to simplify dinner and spend less time in the kitchen.

Remember, the goal is not perfection, but progress. By implementing these strategies, you can create a mealtime environment that encourages your child to learn and eventually like new foods, while also enjoying meals you love yourself.

If you'd like to explore this topic further and access additional resources, check out my Nourishing Kids Membership below. Together, we can make feeding your kids a more enjoyable and less stressful experience.

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