In this episode, let us delve into the essential topic of recognizing true hunger in your child. Join me as we unpack the difference between physiologic hunger, driven by biological signals like appetite hormones, and head hunger, where children may think they're hungry when they're not.I share a three-step triage system to help you discern if your child's hunger is genuine. This system will empower you to make informed decisions about responding to complaints of hunger. Plus, I give you a key question to ask your child to gauge their hunger accurately.Tune in for practical strategies to empower your child to eat mindfully and intuitively. Let's navigate the journey of understanding hunger together and set kids on the path to balanced and healthy eating habits.What Youll Learn About How to Tell if Your Child is Really Hungry: + Why children may perceive themselves as hungry when they're not+ Practical strategies for discerning whether your child's hunger is genuine+ Nurturing your child's ability to recognize hunger and fullness cues+ Establishing structured meal and snack times to support your child's nutritional needs+ Encouraging your child to take responsibility for their food choices// Feature(FREEBIE) Appetite Awarenesshttps://thenourishedchild.com/appetite-awareness/ Sign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shopHangry Children? How to Help Kids with Extreme Hunger: https://thenourishedchild.com/hungry-or-hangry-child-helpCheck out Jills upcoming book, Kids Thrive at Every Sizehttps://thenourishedchild.com/kids-thrive-at-every-sizeJills Private Practicehttps://jillcastle.com/pediatric-nutrition-practiceIs Your Child Thriving at Every Size? Take My Quiz and Find out!https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy-habits-quiz// GOT QUESTIONS?Want your burning question answered in our podcast? Get the answers straight from Jill Castle. Drop your questions through this linkhttps://www.speakpipe.com/TheNourishedChildpodcast// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nourished-child/id1149940384 YouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/ // Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.pedird/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This 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!Also, 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.
