It’s the holiday season, which means a lot of talk about food! This can lead to more “food noise” around parents and their children. In this week’s episode, we are discussing our own food noise as parents and how our self-body image can directly impact our tube-fed kids. In today’s society, adults are often having conversations about the way we see ourselves, our bodies, and how we relate to food. What a lot of adults don’t realize, is that these conversations are typically overheard by our most vulnerable children and eaters. When there is negative talk that is “diet-focused” or culturally-focused rather than talk around self-regulation or pleasure, children can get very confused. This relates to all children, but specifically those who are tube-fed or who already have a complicated relationship with eating. At first, this may not seem like a big deal, but it has a subtle impact on how children learn to listen to their own body. Children who are tube fed are already trying to figure out their relationship with food and how to food can be trusted. Jennifer and Heidi are going to sort through the common pitfalls that we see in both parents and society related to negative food noise. They will also discuss strategies that you can do instead during this holiday season!
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Episode 39: A Parent’s Perspective: Noelle’s Story
Episode 38: What's Love Got to Do With It
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Episode 36: When There's a Pause in Therapy
Episode 35: What's the Deal with Drinking?
Episode 34: Calming The Waters
Episode 33: Autonomy over Efficiency
Episode 32: The Lowdown on Liquids
Episode 31: Dealing With a Crisis
Episode 30: Why Do We Worry About Worrying?
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Episode 28: Doctor Dilemma
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