Stephanie Meyers, MS, RD, LDN, joins me to discuss table talk the language parents use, particularly relating to their children around food. She shares how she got interested in table talk and coined it as a concept stemming from her experiences as a new parent and instructor. She organized eight different categories of things parents say to their children based on her in-depth research.She explains that her mission in unpacking the table talk concept is to support parents and not make them feel worse about parenting. Instead, she states that her purpose is to help parents genuinely engage their children with food using fresh ways without applying pressure, bribes, and begging. What Youll Learn About Table Talk - How to Engage Kids at the Table: - Stephanie Meyers work and table talk research- An overview of some of the different types of table talk- How to engage better with your children around food- Consequences of having negative table talk- The importance of asking simple and open-ended questions- Why eating is a life skill- How to give your children autonomy- Advantages of positive table talk in the long run- How to be connected and curious with your children One of the unintended consequences of rewarding and punishment with food is it creates a hierarchy of food, which can pose problems later on and could be hard to undo. Stephanie shares and demonstrates tips on using proper language and strategies when talking to kids at the table. She also emphasizes the importance of learning new strategies for table talk since family meals have increased due to the pandemic and the shift to remote learning. She shares that parents need to allow their children a little wiggle room to exercise their autonomy as an eater. Asking open-ended questions during mealtime is a good way for parents to strengthen their childrens self-trust, self-compassion, and autonomy, leading them to become healthy eaters.Stephanie Meyers is a dietitian, a graduate nutrition program instructor, a nutrition coordinator, a sought-after public speaker on nutrition, and the founder of Families Eating Well. Her upcoming book, End the Mealtime Meltdown, delves into using the table talk method to free families from frequent food and picky eating struggles.You don't have to make your kid try food to engage them with food. Better questions will automatically allow or invite your child into the space of engaging.- Stephanie Meyers// FeatureThis episode was sponsored by KiwiCo.Use code NOURISHED for 30% off your first month.https://www.kiwico.comThe Munch Weekly Newsletterhttps://thenourishedchild.com/themunchweeklyThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE ResourceHow to Nourish a Healthy Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/how-to-nourish-a-healthy-child// Connect with Stephanie MeyersWebsite: https://familieseatingwell.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletalkcoach// 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.
