15. Answering all your questions about healthy relationships with sweets!
This episode is from an Instagram Live, and I wanted to share here with the timestamps for each question so you can find it easily! 1:26 - When you say "give them all they want," is there a limit? 3:18 - At what age do you implement these strategies? 5:04 - Do you have any links to articles to support your method? 5:38 - I'm worried about passing on my unhealthy mindset towards food 6:18 - Should I still serve sweets if my kid eats better without them? 7:20 - How can I manage this mindset with grandparents and babysitters? 9:08 - How to handle grandparents giving kids sweets frequently 10:49 - Do you portion sweets the same way as other foods? 11:48 - What to do if we don't eat/have sweets regularly in our home? 13:16 - How to handle sweets at snack time 14:33 - What if desserts are served after a meal at a relative's house? 15:30 - Do you REALLY offer unlimited amounts? 16:36 - How to handle kids always asking for sweets 17:33 - How to handle birthday parties where sweets are limited 18:27 - What if I eat sweets but my partner doesn't? 19:20 - What about soda? 20:18 - Do these strategies work for kids with autism? 21:00 - How to stop sweets cravings without making it a "forbidden fruit"? 21:30 - Do these strategies work for kids with type 2 diabetes? 22:52 - Does offering sweets after dinner on the porch make it too special? 24:26 - What other language can I use instead of "treats"? 24:40 - I've tried all these things but it's not working! QUICK GUIDE to ditching the sweets obsession (on YouTube) SUBSCRIBE to help your kids eat more veggies, not obsess over sweets, and develop healthy relationships with food! FOLLOW ME ON IG SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL SUPPORT ME by sharing my content with your family and friends, sharing Growing Intuitive Eaters with your favorite brands and podcasts, or buying me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/drtaylorarnold 😊 Happy feeding! 🥦 With love, Dr. A Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, or to provide medical nutrition therapy.  If you are concerned about yours or your child's nutrition or eating habits, contact your dietitian. Other resources I mentioned 👇 • How to ditch the sweets obsession (IG post) • Partner guide to raising healthy eaters • Food shape cutters (affiliate link) • When my daughter chose ice cream as a reward (IG post)