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Podcast: The Food Factor Podcast
Episode: Ep 102- Teaching Your Kids to Fear Food?- This 8 yr old's perspective on carbs is shocking!
Description: In this episode, I dive into my story of a third-grade girl who thought carbs were "bad," revealing a broader issue: the unintended messages parents send about food. I explore how conversations and actions at home can plant seeds of confusion around nutrition, sometimes leading kids to develop food fears or misunderstand basic health principles.
You’ll learn about the long-term impact that these misconceptions can have on children’s eating habits and self-perception, and I offer practical strategies for parents to shift the narrative around food in a positive way. From elementary to high school, I walk thro...