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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 19 MIN

When Your Child's Eating Triggers You

from The Intentional Table

Before you dive in! If you're looking for more...The next round of NOURISH TOGETHER is opening soon >>> Join the WAITLIST to learn more 🩵Do you find yourself reacting... sometimes even before you realize it... when your child takes another bite of pizza, skips their vegetables, or reaches for a sweet?You’re not alone. Most parents struggle with what or how their child is eating, and it often triggers strong emotions tied to our own childhood experiences, cultural beliefs, and fears about what our kids “should” eat.In this episode of The Intentional Table, we dive into why those gut reactions happen, how subtle and obvious reactions can shape your child’s relationship with food, and, most importantly, what to do insteadYou’ll learn practical strategies so you can respond from a place of calm and trust your child, stay grounded, and help them build a healthy relationship with food.You’ll hear:Why tension and reactivity can backfire, even when you mean wellHow your subtle cues (tone, body language, “side eyes”) communicate pressureWhy shame doesn’t work - and how it impacts your child’s eating and self-trustHow to pause, shift focus, and reset during challenging momentsGrounding techniques and mantras to help you feel calm and present at the tableWhy detaching from the outcome is key to building trust and long-term healthy habitsBy the end of this episode, you’ll have tools to reduce mealtime tension, respond rather than react, and support your child in developing curiosity, confidence, and flexibility with food.Because their relationship with food - and yours - deserves peace and connection.Want to connect? Send us a text!CONNECT with Nicole:FREE Training: Raise a Balanced Eater AND Protect Their Relationship With Food- Instagram: @nicolecruzRDSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review.Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight!Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Before you dive in! If you're looking for more... The next round of NOURISH TOGETHER is opening soon >>> Join the WAITLIST to learn more 🩵 Do you find yourself reacting... sometimes even before you realize it... when your child takes another bite of pizza, skips their vegetables, or reaches for a sweet? You’re not alone. Most parents struggle with what or how their child is eating, and it often triggers strong emotions tied to our own childhood experiences, cultural beliefs, and fear...

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