In this episode, I dive into my story of a third-grade girl who thought carbs were "bad," revealing a broader issue: the unintended messages parents send about food. I explore how conversations and actions at home can plant seeds of confusion around nutrition, sometimes leading kids to develop food fears or misunderstand basic health principles.

You’ll learn about the long-term impact that these misconceptions can have on children’s eating habits and self-perception, and I offer practical strategies for parents to shift the narrative around food in a positive way. From elementary to high school, I walk through age-appropriate approaches to teaching kids about nutrition, both at home and through school-based initiatives.

In this episode we talk about:

- Casual comments about food and their lasting impact on kids.

- My conversation with three school administrators and the surprising trends they notice at their schools when it comes to kids and eating patterns. 

- What you can do as parents, no matter if your child is elementary, middle, high school, or college-age, to help develop foundational nutrition habits within you child and your family.

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Mentioned in this episode:

- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE

- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com 

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- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE

- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.

- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.

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