Parenting Style & Picky Eating

In this solo episode, Dr. Kiyah unpacks the surprising ways your parenting style might be messing with your kid’s eating habits. Because, it’s not just about what’s on their plate that matters for creating life-long healthier eaters ... it’s about the tone you set, the rules you make (or don’t), and the baggage you bring from your own food past. Are you ready?

** Resources Mentioned **

Learn more about Ellen Satter

Buy How to Raise a Mindful Eater

Stop Picky Eating with the CHATT Framework

Learn more about focusing on HOW you feed, not just what

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** Key Takeaways **

- What actually has the biggest influence is your parenting.

- Parenting style is shaped by your beliefs, upbringing, and stress levels.

- Authoritative parenting is characterized by high warmth and high control.

- Kids raised in authoritative households have better self-regulation and higher fruit intake.

- Meals are powerful opportunities for learning about boundaries and independence.

- Your parenting style is influenced by your own upbringing and experiences with food.

- Becoming aware of inherited patterns is the first step to change.

- Setting clear boundaries about food can help children learn to trust themselves.

- Consistency in feeding practices is crucial for developing healthy eating habits.

- Feeding our family is hard, but it can lead to deeper connections.

** Chapters **

00:00 The Influence of Parenting on Eating Habits

01:38 Understanding Parenting Styles

04:45 Parenting Styles and Meal Time Dynamics

07:29 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Children's Eating Behaviors

09:21 Inherited Patterns and Their Effects

11:04 Practical Strategies for Shifting Parenting Approaches

13:39 Resources for Further Learning

** About **

Dr. Kiyah Duffey, a celebrated nutrition expert with a PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill and founder of Kizingo, leverages her 20 years of experience to parents towards fostering healthier food habits in themselves and their children. As a mother of three and a globally recognized speaker and entrepreneur, she combines personal insight and professional expertise to help you transform your family’s relationship with food.