73.Stop Saying ‘Finish Your Plate’: How to Raise Intuitive Eaters

In this eye-opening episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, child nutritionist Sanchita Daswani and pediatric sleepconsultant Rinie Gupta reveal how to raise intuitiveeaters from 6 months—so your toddler never battles weight, body image, or picky eating like we did.

Learn why forcing kids to finish their plate destroys hunger cues, how to handle a child who only takes two bites,tackling comments from others about your child’s weight, and thetruth about sugar after age 2 (yes, weekend treats are OK!).

Packed with real-life examples—like the restaurantanalogy every Indian mom will relate to—this episode helps you turn mealtime stress into joyful family connection.

Perfect for new moms, toddler parents, and anyone tired of food fights. Stop the cycle—start intuitive eating for babies today!

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:26 What is intuitive eating and why is it important?

07:24 What to do when child only eats 2 bites?

14:14 How to handle elders and others commenting on child’sweight?

20:00 How to handle kids being exposed to junk food?

27:00 How to talk to kids about sugar?

29:28 Is using dessert as reward/punishment a good idea?

33:36 Is it okay to be super strict about not offering junkand sugar?

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