In this episode, I'll be tackling a listener's query about children who want to spend money on food. How can parents handle situations where their kids buy snacks or drinks with their pocket money?It's important to understand whether our kids' desire to purchase food stems from a craving or a need for financial independence. Spending money on food is not solely about satisfying hunger, but also about managing one's resources.And that requires executive functioning skills. Teach kids how to prioritize their resources, defer immediate gratification, and create a wishlist of items they wish to save up for. Money spending and saving guidelines also help, such as setting aside a certain percentage of money each week for food purchases.What Youll Learn About Kids Wanting to Spend Money on Food+ How to teach kids about money management and delayed gratification+ How to handle a child who wants to spend their own money on junk food+ Spending and saving guidelines for children + Helping children define their money priorities and create a wishlist+ Parenting tips for raising children who can manage their own money+ Language for tricky situationsEncourage your child to prioritize saving money for more significant goals. Redirecting their spending away from candy and snacks not only promotes better nutrition but also helps them focus on achieving their larger wishes and dreams.-Jill Castle, MS, RDN// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE ResourceA New Book is Coming! Get on the list to be the first to know when!https://thenourishedchild.com/size-wiseIs your child too focused on sugar?https://thenourishedchild.com/sugar-addictionFood restriction: What controlling food does to kidshttps://thenourishedchild.com/food-restriction-restrictive-feederTNC 123: What my relationship with sweets can teach youhttps://thenourishedchild.com/relationship-with-sweets/// 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://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://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://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: 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.
