Episode 135: Picky Eaters or Kids Who Don’t Eat? Here’s What You Need to Know to Make Them Confident Eaters with Judith Yeabsley

Send us Fan MailThis podcast episode contains insights into creating a positive and joyful food environment to instill good habits in children.In the segment, DJ interviews Judith Yeabsley, an accredited picky eater advisor, who advocates for a balanced approach to feeding children and encourages parents to guide food choices without being dictators. Listen in as she suggests offering options like "peas or carrots with the chicken" to involve children in decision-making. Stay tuned as she discusses how Introducing a variety of foods early on, including meat and vegetables, positively shapes taste preferences and how involving kids in food preparation, such as shopping and washing vegetables, enhances their familiarity and comfort with diverse foods. Judith, MA Cantab (Cambridge University), Post Grad Dip Psychology (Massey University), is an AOTA accredited picky eating advisor and internationally certified nutritional therapist. She works with 100+ families every year resolving fussy eating and returning pleasure and joy to the meal table. She is also mum to two boys and the author of Creating Confident Eaters and Winner Winner I Eat Dinner. Her dream is that every child is able to approach food from a place of safety and joy, not fear. TIMESTAMPS• [4:49] Judith shares that parents' stress over child's selective eating can exacerbate the problem.• [11:15] Judith suggests mixing store-bought baby food jars with homemade purees and family foods for baby led weaning because baby food consistency and uniformity can hinder texture and taste development. • [17:22] Serving vegetables as snacks to help children become more comfortable with them.• [28:48] Judith suggests involving children in meal planning and cooking to promote healthy eating habits and autonomy.For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz -Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQRumble: https://rumble.com/v449rkoDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleJudith Yeabsley -Website: https://www.theconfidenteater.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidenteater/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconfidenteater/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzTEALraCVQBldWQc1QqefQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-yeabsley-5b87a673/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.nz/e403a43e58acd8d8a706bed7150803/ Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support