Episode 162: How To Inspire Healthy Eating For Teenagers And Kids

<p>This weeks question is from <strong>Meg</strong>,</p> <p><em>“I am needing advice for how to handle nutrition and eating with my <strong>13-year-old daughter</strong>. She's got <strong>anxiety and attention issues,</strong> and we've known for a long time that <strong>food impacts her symptoms</strong>. When she was younger, it was easier to control what she ate. Now that she's older, it's become more of a power struggle. She's <strong>eating and drinking all kinds of things that are causing problems</strong> for her, and I worry about her weight as well. <strong>We just seem to be arguing about it all the time</strong> at home, and I'm not sure how to get her to listen. Any advice?"</em></p> <p>In this episode, I will address how parents can help kids make healthier food choices.  It all starts with how you are communicating with your child or teen. If the trust and good communication aspects aren't there, it's likely nothing will change. When you listen to one another and build trust, they usually respond by being more open to change. Modeling what you hope to see in your kids and teens is very effective. Kids notice what we do. And finally, in this episode, I will provide <strong>specific strategies on how to raise healthy eaters at any age</strong>.</p> <p>You can <strong>submit a question</strong> by emailing us at <strong>support@drbeurkens.com</strong> with the subject line <strong>"Podcast Question."</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on...</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Facebook</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drbeurkens.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Drbeurkens.com</span></a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h3><strong>The Controllable Aspects of Kids’ Diets </strong></h3> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Focus on what we can control as caregivers such as the food we