SEASON 2: Episode 35 Welcome Back! Navigating Food at School

We're back! Season 2 of Plateful Parenting kicks off with a real-time deep dive into the whirlwind of back-to-school season—a time full of new routines, big feelings, and (you guessed it) confusing food and body messages. In this episode, Christine and Chanel reflect on key moments from Season 1 and set the tone for what's ahead: even deeper dives into feeding challenges, eating disorders, ARFID, body image, and how modern culture—including tech and TikTok—is shaping our kids' relationships with food. 👀 In this episode: How to decode school flyers, "healthy eating" newsletters, BMI reports, and well-meaning (but harmful) nutrition assignments Why school-year body comments hit differently—and how to respond with calm, neutral language Scripts for validating your child's concerns about food, body, or peer messages Practical ways to create space for open conversation (even during carpool!) Whether your child is returning to school, starting a new grade, or navigating big developmental shifts—this conversation is here to support you. 🧠 Resources Mentioned: The Body Positive's Parent Toolkit More Than a Body – Book by Lindsay & Lexie Kite National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Parent Resources Feeding Littles – Picky Eating Resources ARFID Collaborative ✨ Coming Up This Season: Conversations on ARFID, orthorexia in kids, GLP-1s in the household, "SkinnyTok," body image, food freedom, and how AI and social media are reshaping the family food environment. 👋 Connect with Us: Follow the podcast on Instagram: @plateful.parenting.podcast Follow Chanel on Instagram: @chanel.kenner.nutrition Explore parent resources & guest episodes at: platefulparenting.com 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share with a friend navigating the back-to-school transition. 💬 Have a question or story? Email us: [email protected]