Raising Brave Eaters: How One Children's Book Turns Mealtime Into an Adventure with Janet Gersham

In this heartwarming episode of Label Free, host Deanna Kuempel sits down with author Janet Gersham, creator of the charming children's book, What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner? Inspired by the picky eaters in her own family, Janet set out to create a fun and imaginative way to encourage children to explore new foods and develop healthy eating habits. Janet shares the story behind her book and how superheroes became the perfect vehicle for inspiring young children to be brave, curious, and adventurous at the dinner table. She discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a children's book, the importance of introducing diverse foods early in life, and how mealtime can become a meaningful opportunity for connection, learning, and community. Designed for children ages three to five, What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner? combines engaging storytelling with beautiful illustrations to help families step outside their culinary comfort zones and create positive experiences around food. Janet's mission is simple yet powerful: to help children discover that trying something new can be both exciting and fun. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply someone who loves inspiring stories, this episode offers valuable insights into nurturing curiosity, confidence, and healthy habits in young children. What You'll Learn: • The inspiration behind What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner? • Why picky eating is more common than you think • Creative ways to introduce children to new foods • How storytelling can influence healthy habits • The importance of making mealtime a shared family experience • Janet's journey from idea to published author Be sure to check out What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner? on Amazon, available in both e-book and paperback formats. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, follow, rate, and review Label Free. Your support helps us continue bringing you inspiring conversations with extraordinary people who are living label-free.