Bringing together nutrition, psychology, and community to help make family mealtimes happy, healthy and easy.
Created by our team of experts and designed for all members of the family - from the busiest parents to the 'pickiest' eaters.
The Science-Backed Path to Better Child Nutrition
In our last post about the Division of Responsibilities (DoR) we talked about how sticking to your jobs supports your child’s autonomy, helps them eat the amount they need, and puts an end to mealtime battles. We also put this theory into practice.
In this post, we are going to talk about why and how sticking to your mealtime jobs works and what you can expect if you keep at it. If you haven’t read Parts 1 and 2, take a look before you read on. If you’ve been keeping up, then read on for the DoR finale!
Practicing Your Mealtime Jobs for Better Child Nutrition
In our last post about the Division of Responsibilities (DoR) we talked about how when it comes to mealtimes, it is the parents’ job to decide the what, when, and where of meals and snacks. Once you have provided food you know your child can eat, it is your kid’s job to decide how much, and whether to eat it.
Sticking to your jobs supports your child’s autonomy, helps them eat the amount they need, and puts an end to mealtime battles. But we know that reading about how to do something, is easier than actually doing it. So, In this post, we are going to put theory into practice.
How to Stick to Your Jobs at Mealtimes for Better Child Nutrition
Just like an office job - mealtimes are stressful if you’re not sure what your role is or what your team expects of you. If your child doesn’t know what is expected of them, it can be stressful for them too! A clear job description for parents and children takes the stress off everyone.
Consistently sticking to your job and trusting kids to do theirs, reduces mealtime battles and helps kids eat better!