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When Your Child's Eating Triggers You
Before you dive in! If you're looking for more...
The next round of NOURISH TOGETHER is opening soon >>> Join the WAITLIST to learn more 🩵
Do you find yourself reacting... sometimes even before you realize it... when your child takes another bite of pizza, skips their vegetables, or reaches for a sweet?
You’re not alone. Most parents struggle with what or how their child is eating, and it often triggers strong emotions tied to our own childhood experiences, cultural beliefs, and fears about what our kids “should” eat.
In this episode of The Intentional Table, we dive into why those gut reactions happen, how subtle and obvious reactions can shape your child’s relationship with food, and, most importantly, what to do instead
You’ll learn practical strategies so you can respond from a place of calm and trust your child, stay grounded, and help them build a healthy relationship with food.
You’ll hear:
- Why tension and reactivity can backfire, even when you mean well
- How your subtle cues (tone, body language, “side eyes”) communicate pressure
- Why shame doesn’t work - and how it impacts your child’s eating and self-trust
- How to pause, shift focus, and reset during challenging moments
- Grounding techniques and mantras to help you feel calm and present at the table
- Why detaching from the outcome is key to building trust and long-term healthy habits
By the end of this episode, you’ll have tools to reduce mealtime tension, respond rather than react, and support your child in developing curiosity, confidence, and flexibility with food.
Because their relationship with food - and yours - deserves peace and connection.
Want to connect? Send us a text!
CONNECT with Nicole:
- Instagram: @nicolecruzRD
- Book a FREE Eating Alignment Call with Nicole to learn more about our approach and how we can work together: Eating Alignment Call
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:
If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review.
Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight!
Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!
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By Nicole Cruz, MS, RDNBefore you dive in! If you're looking for more...
The next round of NOURISH TOGETHER is opening soon >>> Join the WAITLIST to learn more 🩵
Do you find yourself reacting... sometimes even before you realize it... when your child takes another bite of pizza, skips their vegetables, or reaches for a sweet?
You’re not alone. Most parents struggle with what or how their child is eating, and it often triggers strong emotions tied to our own childhood experiences, cultural beliefs, and fears about what our kids “should” eat.
In this episode of The Intentional Table, we dive into why those gut reactions happen, how subtle and obvious reactions can shape your child’s relationship with food, and, most importantly, what to do instead
You’ll learn practical strategies so you can respond from a place of calm and trust your child, stay grounded, and help them build a healthy relationship with food.
You’ll hear:
- Why tension and reactivity can backfire, even when you mean well
- How your subtle cues (tone, body language, “side eyes”) communicate pressure
- Why shame doesn’t work - and how it impacts your child’s eating and self-trust
- How to pause, shift focus, and reset during challenging moments
- Grounding techniques and mantras to help you feel calm and present at the table
- Why detaching from the outcome is key to building trust and long-term healthy habits
By the end of this episode, you’ll have tools to reduce mealtime tension, respond rather than react, and support your child in developing curiosity, confidence, and flexibility with food.
Because their relationship with food - and yours - deserves peace and connection.
Want to connect? Send us a text!
CONNECT with Nicole:
- Instagram: @nicolecruzRD
- Book a FREE Eating Alignment Call with Nicole to learn more about our approach and how we can work together: Eating Alignment Call
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:
If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review.
Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight!
Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!