How do parents manage their kids’ food choices when they’re surrounded by candy, chips, and fast food? And even moreso, how do parents maintain the balance of healthy attitudes around eating while still guiding their kids to make healthier choices? Austin McGuffie and Ben Grynol chat about the challenges of kid nutrition, healthy but delicious recipes for kids, cultivating an educated relationship with food in your children, ways to make exercise more enjoyable, and more.
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? What Austin McGuffie & Ben Grynol discuss:
(02:11) - Help kids make better food choices and lead by example
(07:43) - Know when to give in to a kid’s wants and when to firmly say no
(13:51) - Allow your kids to experience the consequences of their food choices
(20:43) - Make exercise enjoyable by leaning into your kid’s interests
(27:15) - Understand that your kid is an individual with their own tastes and preferences
(28:57) - Strike a balance between a nutritious diet and a healthy relationship with food
(32:01) - Encourage kids to take ownership of their food
(37:38) - Make food taste palatable and enjoyable
(41:14) - Keep trying every day
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