Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network.

This episode was generously sponsored by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition & by Oak Meadow.

About the episode:
When we understand our kids we can help them; when we don’t understand them they drive us bonkers. We all know that force-feeding and bribing picky kids to eat more typically snowballs into anger, frustration, and chaos, so what to do with your picky eater who refuses to nourish their bodies the way we know they need to? This episode gives you some practical ways to cultivate compassion, curiosity, and a positive family culture around food if you are struggling with a picky eater or any type of strange eating behavior.

Some of what we discussed:

• The impact of inflammation, the nervous system, and the microbiome on selective eating
• How to set boundaries and expectations around food that promote healthy eating habits
• The impact of constipation on picky eating
• Nutrient deficiencies that can contribute to picky eating behavior

Guest Bio:
Elissa Arnheim is a mother & health coach who helps parents reduce their child's picky eating, belly & behavior issues peacefully.

Website: https://coachelissa.com/visit
Quick & Easy Recipes: https://coachelissa.com/visit-quick-easy-recipes

Host Bio:
Jess is a Family Health Educator, nutritionist, and mother of three focused on nutrition for brain health and resilience in kids. A certified teacher, Author, Speaker, and practitioner of Functional and Holistic Nutrition, Jess is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children who face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her integrative approach involves unraveling hidden stressors and deeply nourishing the body to foster resilience and optimal health. Jess's best-selling book, "Raising Resilience", and her online resources have reached a global audience, equipping parents and practitioners with practical tools to bring simplicity and joy back into family life.

Further Links for Jess:
Guide: www.JessSherman.com/anxietysupportforkids
Courses: www.JessSherman.com/learn
Book: www.RaisingResilience.ca
Membership: www.JessSherman.com/membership
Social: instagram.com/askJesssherman

About our Podcast Network:
The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice in the following six areas: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids nutrition, healthy home, beauty, and parenting. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life!

About the Feeding Families Podcast:
No matter where you are, if you’re a parent I’m pretty sure you and I want the same thing - to build strong mental and physical health in our kids and set them up for a bright future. In our episodes, we break down the nuts & bolts of kids’ nutrition and bring you inspiring food stories and practical strategies so you can overcome real-life food challenges shared by parents everywhere. We want you leaving our episodes with more clarity, new ideas, inspiration, and unwavering confidence in the food decisions you make every day.

Credits:
This episode was edited, mastered, and produced by RanserSound.