Eating regulation is crucial because there are several reasons why kids eat. One reason is to relieve hunger or thirst. Others relate to self-regulation, such as eating in response to emotions or stress.One of the most important things parents can do for their children is to teach them how to eat healthfully. But what does that mean, exactly? It turns out that there's a lot more to it than just choosing healthy foods.When it comes to feeding our children, we need to consider what we feed them and how we feed them. Research suggests that our feeding style as a parent influences how well our children are able to self-regulate their eating.In this fourth episode of my summer series, The Best of Summer, lets explore why kids eat the way they do by looking at the latest scientific updates. We will also recap our relevant and previous episodes.Download my FREE resource How to Nourish a Healthy Child! This checklist is designed to give you a clear path and the steps you need to take to raise a nourished child, inside and out.What Youll Learn About The Best of Why Kids Eat+ Various affects of food parenting on a child's ability to self-regulate+ Food approach and its subcategories+ Eating and its impact on how your child socializes with others+ Emotional regulation in children and how it relates to food+ Keeping your child's temperament calm to regulate their sleep and eating// FeatureThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shopFREE ResourceHow to Nourish a Healthy Child!https://jillcastle.com/how-to-nourish-a-healthy-childHow to Raise Middle School Girls Who Eat with Katie Hurleyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/middle-school-girls-katie-hurleyThe Science of Emotions and Eating with Melanie Smithhttps://thenourishedchild.com/emotions-and-eating-melanie-smithChild Temperament with Dr. Mary Kurcinkahttps://thenourishedchild.com/child-temperament// 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.