We're back! Season 2 of Plateful Parenting kicks off with a real-time deep dive into the whirlwind of back-to-school season—a time full of new routines, big feelings, and (you guessed it) confusing food and body messages.

In this episode, Christine and Chanel reflect on key moments from Season 1 and set the tone for what's ahead: even deeper dives into feeding challenges, eating disorders, ARFID, body image, and how modern culture—including tech and TikTok—is shaping our kids' relationships with food.

👀 In this episode:

• How to decode school flyers, "healthy eating" newsletters, BMI reports, and well-meaning (but harmful) nutrition assignments

• Why school-year body comments hit differently—and how to respond with calm, neutral language

• Scripts for validating your child's concerns about food, body, or peer messages

• Practical ways to create space for open conversation (even during carpool!)

Whether your child is returning to school, starting a new grade, or navigating big developmental shifts—this conversation is here to support you.

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

• The Body Positive's Parent Toolkit

• More Than a Body – Book by Lindsay & Lexie Kite

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Parent Resources

• Feeding Littles – Picky Eating Resources

• ARFID Collaborative

✨ Coming Up This Season: Conversations on ARFID, orthorexia in kids, GLP-1s in the household, "SkinnyTok," body image, food freedom, and how AI and social media are reshaping the family food environment.

👋 Connect with Us:

• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @plateful.parenting.podcast

• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @chanel.kenner.nutrition

• Explore parent resources & guest episodes at: platefulparenting.com

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share with a friend navigating the back-to-school transition. 💬 Have a question or story? Email us: [email protected]