The Independence Paradox Keeping You Stressed at Mealtimes

The Independence Paradox Keeping You Stressed at Mealtimes

In this episode, I’m tackling a paradox many of us face: why we are completely burnt out while our kids are often bored on the couch.

I’ve come to realize that we are constantly doing tasks "below our pay grade.” We are still doing skills our children are actually ready to master themselves.

I will guide you through three levels of independence designed to shift the mental load off your plate and onto your child’s. This relieves your stress and helps your child develop critical life skills.

When mealtime resistance shows up, do you know what to do?

Your child’s struggles with food are often about so much more than the food itself. When we understand the nervous system beneath the resistance, we know what to do next to change that resistance into calm bites.

In this episode, I’m tackling a paradox many of us face: why we are completely burnt out while our kids are often bored on the couch.

I’ve come to realize that we are constantly doing tasks "below our pay grade.” We are still doing skills our children are actually ready to master themselves.

I will guide you through three levels of independence designed to shift the mental load off your plate and onto your child’s. This relieves your stress and helps your child develop critical life skills.

When mealtime resistance shows up, do you know what to do?

Your child’s struggles with food are often about so much more than the food itself. When we understand the nervous system beneath the resistance, we know what to do next to change that resistance into calm bites.

Get the First Bite

If you're ready to start creating calmer, more connected mealtimes, using this approach, grab my free mini course, Get the First Bite. Just head over to ittybittynutrition.com/firstbite to join.

Battles to Bites

If you're ready to go deeper, make sure to join the priority list for Battles to Bites, my program opening this summer. I will be taking a small group through strategies that get your kids to eat while developing a healthy relationship with food. Get on the list at ittybittynutrition.com/priority

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