Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship

160. How to Handle Halloween Candy Without the Chaos: Helping Kids and Yourself Build a Healthy Relationship with Sweets

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Halloween is here and so are the overflowing candy buckets, sugar highs, and parental questions about how much is too much. In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth, and Maria have a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to help kids enjoy Halloween candy without guilt, fear, or restriction.

You’ll hear personal stories from childhood Halloween memories, the “Switch Witch” phase, and how each host has evolved in their approach as parents. Together, they break down how to raise intuitive eaters who can enjoy the fun of Halloween and learn how to listen to their bodies.

In this episode:

  • Why restricting candy often leads to binging later
  • How to give kids freedom around sweets without losing structure
  • What “intuitive eating for families” actually looks like in practice
  • The power of letting kids experience their body’s feedback (“my tummy hurts”)
  • How to talk about candy without making it “good” or “bad”
  • Setting up mealtimes that help everyone feel nourished before the candy rush
  • Modeling self-compassion and balance—for your kids and yourself

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