Shocking Truth about Kids who Eat & Watch 

In this episode, we discuss the effects of screen time during mealtime on children. Led by a trauma-informed parenting coach Rahela Tayyabi, the conversation with Zahra Jani covers how constant screen exposure and distractions can lead to food dependency, affect a child’s development, and disrupt natural hunger cues.   

We explore practical steps parents can take to make mealtime screen-free and emphasize the importance of establishing a positive relationship with food. The discussion is packed with valuable insights for parents striving to create healthier eating habits for their children. 

About Rahela Tayyebi 

Today’s guest is Rahela Tayyebi, a trauma-informed parenting coach who helps parents turn everyday parenting struggles into strong emotional connections. In this episode, she breaks down the emotional and developmental effects of screen-based feeding habits in toddlers, and makes us reflect deeply on the devil’s warning of mobile addiction for kids. 

 She helps us understand not just the “what” but the “why” behind our children’s growing screen dependency, and how we can shift toward mindful, connected mealtimes. 

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 Chapters 

00:00 Introduction  

01:48 Personal Journey and Struggles 

05:37 The Impact of Screens 

10:12 Breaking the Dependency Cycle 

14:17 Trusting Your Child’s Hunger Cues 

18:36 The Broader Implications  

23:06 Understanding Food Dependency  

23:27 Identifying Problematic Habits 

24:40 Establishing Mealtime Policies 

26:53 Managing Withdrawal Symptoms 

27:10 Strategies for Reducing Screen Time 

31:20 Screen Time and Joint Families 

39:39 Modelling Behaviour  

42:15 Introducing New Foods  

44:21 Final Thoughts 

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