Could family meals be the key to unlocking healthier lifestyles and improved school performance for your kids? Join us on Heart to Heart Parents as we unpack the profound benefits of gathering around the dinner table with your family. With insights from Jennifer House, a registered dietitian and renowned author, we explore the developmental phase of picky eating in children. Jennifer sheds light on surprising underlying physical reasons such as nutrient deficiencies, allergies, and sensory issues that contribute to finicky eating habits. With her expertise, we discuss practical solutions, including lab tests to check iron levels, aiming to make mealtime a positive experience for everyone.

Managing mealtime with multiple kids can be a challenge, but we've got you covered with effective strategies to encourage your children to try new foods. From food chaining to the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) model, we emphasize techniques that promote gradual exposure and playful interactions with new foods to reduce stress and anxiety at the table. Discover why serving dessert alongside the main meal can neutralize food desirability and help in creating a balanced mealtime environment. Lastly, we highlight the importance of connecting heart to heart with your children, making family dinners not just about nutrition but also about fostering relationships and creating lasting memories. Don't forget to review, rate, and share our podcast to help us grow the Heart to Heart Parents community!

To find Jennifer House, you can visit her website at https://firststepnutrition.com/ or on Instagram at @firststepnut

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