2814: [Part 2] How to Get a Child to Eat When They Refuse: Does Encouragement Help? By Crystal Karges on Parenting Picky Eaters

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2814: Crystal Karges offers practical strategies to help parents navigate picky eating by focusing on connection over control. By creating a stress-free, emotionally neutral mealtime environment, parents can foster a child’s positive relationship with food, encouraging progress without pressure and strengthening family bonds. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/how-to-get-a-child-to-eat-when-they-refuse-does-encouragement-help Quotes to ponder: "Instead of worrying about what your kids are eating from the food you’ve served, focus instead on connection and communication." "Pressure-to-eat can come in the form of negativity or positivity. Either way, it has the same effect on a child who is learning to eat." "Feeding kids is a marathon, not a sprint." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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