Is your child hungry all the time? How do you know if its true hunger or just something else, like boredom?Today, Im going to help you recognize true hunger in kids and give you a quick way to figure out whats really going on.Because recognizing the difference between true hunger and head hunger, or thinking youre hungry, is an important tool for building your childs inner awareness of their appetite so they can self-regulate their eating. But first if youve got a child you have to subscribe to this channel! I help parents like you figure out the ups and downs of feeding kids and the nuances that can make a difference in whether youre raising a healthy and happy child or not. So hit the subscribe button and like this video now will you?!In this video, Im differentiating biological hunger, or true hunger, from psychological hunger, or head hunger, and giving you a triage system to help you recognize true hunger in the moment and respond appropriately.Youll learn about: The biological basis of the hunger-eat-fullness cycle, and the appetite hormones involved The most common reasons kids eat when theyre not truly hungry A checklist to work through to help you determine real hunger from head hunger The BEST response to Im hungry!If you want to learn more about nutrition for your child and help other parents learn too, be sure to hit the follow button, like this video, and comment below!And check out my upcoming book, Kids Thrive at Every Size!https://jillcastle.com/about-jill/childhood-nutrition-writer/For more information about helping kids eat well, no matter their size, check out my website, The Nourished Child!Get the Free Printable! Appetite Awareness for Every Age: https://thenourishedchild.com/appetite-awareness/// Grab my FREE Guide: How to Nourish a Child: https://thenourishedchild.com/how-to-nourish-a-healthy-child/// Other Videos to Help You: My Child is Always Hungry and Overweight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig-YnvlQ14U My Child is Overweight But Eats Healthy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kQCFx4Mp0k //Are you helping your child THRIVE AT EVERY SIZE? Take my Quiz to find out!: https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy-habits-quiz/// Learn More About The Nourished Child:Where We Hang Out: https://thenourishedchild.com/about-us/Learn About Jill Castle: https://jillcastle.com/about-jill/Listen to the podcast: https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/// Follow Me on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.pedRD/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRD/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/A Couple of Announcements: This channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions, or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.The description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!
