Ep. 43 Are You Passing Food Guilt To Your Kids? with Mariam Baxter

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast!In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill, we’re diving into a conversation every parent needs to hear about how the way we talk about food, our bodies, and dieting around our kids shapes their relationship with food for life.We’re joined by coach and mom of three, Mariam Baxter, who gets firsthand how much the little things we say and don’t say about food and body image impact our kids. From watching our own parents’ dieting patterns to making sure we don’t pass those same struggles down, this episode is all about creating a healthier food environment for us and for them.We’re covering:- How offhand comments about food and weight stick with kids and how to reframe them- Why how you talk about food matters way more than what you eat- The balance between teaching kids about nutrition without turning food into a thing- How tracking food and using tools like a food scale can be healthy when used in the right context- Why the clean plate club and labeling foods as good or bad needs to go- How our own childhoods shaped our food beliefs and what we’re doing differently now- Simple ways to help kids grow up with a positive relationship with food and their bodiesConnect with MariamInstagram: @mariambaxtercoaching If this episode hit home, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss a reality check!Reviews are everything! We'd love for you to drop us a 5-star rating and anything you want to share if you enjoyed this episode!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Apply for 1:1 coaching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfitJess: www.instagram.com/jesserefitFueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balanceReality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit