8. Getting kids to eat everything, power struggles and managing your expectations around mealtimes

In this week’s Raising Well Nourished Kids episode, Georgia and Jane discuss the topic of kids' eating habits and whether it is reasonable to expect them to eat everything. They emphasise the importance of providing nourishing foods and creating a safe and calm eating environment for children and encourage parents to have an expectation that kids try new foods without making a big deal about it.The conversation highlights the role of language in shaping children's attitudes towards food and the benefits of offering a variety of foods to expand their palate. They also address the challenges of dealing with a child with a limited diet and provide strategies for supporting picky eaters. They stress the importance of not making food emotional and trusting that children will eventually develop a more diverse diet.TakeawaysUnderstanding & accepting our kids individual tastes and preferencesEncouraging kids exploration of foods without pressureThe importance of nutritional variety for kids healthUsing positive language at meal times and around foodFor more expert support, check out our Raising Well Nourished Kids online programFor support creating nutritious lunchboxes simply, take a look at The Lunchbox Formula online programFollow on Instagram @wellnourishedkids