When it comes to our kids, we all want the best for them. We want them to be physically healthy and emotionally well-adjusted, and we want them to feel good about themselves. The decisions we make concerning our childrens diets can have a lifelong impact on their health. It is essential to be a good food parent, but what does that entail? It means providing them with healthy foods and ensuring they get the nutrients they need to grow and develop properly. It also means helping them grow up emotionally well, with a positive self-image.Good food parenting sets children up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. But it can be challenging to know which foods are best for our growing children. In this first episode of my summer series called The Best of Summer, I will discuss some updates in the scientific research on food parenting and previous episodes to help you become an even better food parent.What Youll Learn About The Best of Becoming a Good Food Parent:- The different roles played by fathers and mothers in food parenting- Responsive food parenting for positive child outcomes- The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's food intake- Positive practices associated with food fussiness- Using coercive controlling practices in interacting with our kids around food- Previous episodes that go deeper into food parenting// FeatureThe 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-childTNC 60: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body and Selfhttps://thenourishedchild.com/nourish-heal-relationship-food-heidi-schausterTNC 61: Feeding Rules that Help Kids Eat Betterhttps://thenourishedchild.com/feeding-rules-help-kids-eat-betterTNC 63: Should You Ask You Child What He Wants to Eat?https://thenourishedchild.com/should-you-ask-your-childTNC 90: Ignore It!https://thenourishedchild.com/ignore-it// 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.