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Katja Rowell, M.D. joins us to discuss responsive feeding, picky eating, and how to parent without passing diet culture norms on to your kids. 

We also explore the science behind a few common misperceptions from parents and doctors including: why playful or gamified tactics to change eating habits can be harmful and backfire, the problems with many “early interventions” around child BMI, and reasons to question growth charts in early childhood.

Behind the paywall, Dr. Rowell offers practical advice for parents who want to feed their children well without pressuring them, and Christy shares her experience with her daughter’s picky eating and health concerns. They also discuss how MAHA and anti-vax culture are affecting parents and offer support for relieving the pressure of tricky conversations with other adults.

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More from Christy:

Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. 

If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

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