Listen "BONUS: Dr Anna Colton on Navigating Food Conversations with Children"
Episode Synopsis
Emily Samuel engages in a conversation with Dr. Anna Colton about her book, 'How to Talk to Children About Food'. They address common parental fears and misconceptions regarding children's eating habits and emphasise creating a positive, low-stress relationship with food.
Dr. Colton highlights the importance of neutral and intuitive eating, discusses the role of family dynamics, and gives practical advice for parents, especially those dealing with their own dietary issues or past eating disorders. They also cover strategies for handling food-related stress during holidays and how to provide a balanced, non-punitive approach to child nutrition. Overall, the episode revolves around fostering healthy attitudes towards food without anxiety, aiming for prevention over correction.
Find Anna:
Website: https://www.dranna.co.uk/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacolton
Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Children-About-Food/dp/1785120557
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Dr. Colton highlights the importance of neutral and intuitive eating, discusses the role of family dynamics, and gives practical advice for parents, especially those dealing with their own dietary issues or past eating disorders. They also cover strategies for handling food-related stress during holidays and how to provide a balanced, non-punitive approach to child nutrition. Overall, the episode revolves around fostering healthy attitudes towards food without anxiety, aiming for prevention over correction.
Find Anna:
Website: https://www.dranna.co.uk/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacolton
Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Children-About-Food/dp/1785120557
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