How To Talk To Kids About Anything How to Talk to Kids about Picky Eating & Good Nutrition with Jill Castle – Rerelease
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Aug 5, 2025 
Jill Castle, a registered dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert, shares insights into tackling picky eating and fostering healthy nutrition habits in children. She discusses the importance of creating a relaxed mealtime environment and offers strategies for parents to encourage variety without pressure. Jill emphasizes mindful language around food, explaining how parental attitudes shape children's eating behaviors. Her practical advice aims to help parents nurture a positive relationship with food while navigating the challenges of children's dietary preferences.
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Jill Castle's Motivation
- Jill Castle wakes up early excited to work with children and families on nutrition.
- She is inspired by her own four children to help kids love food and develop healthy eating habits.
Healthy Eating is Lifelong Learning
- Healthy eating for kids means variety of nutrients and learning to regulate appetite.
- It's not a strict diet but a lifelong learning about food and self-regulation.
Structured Meals Ease Picky Eating
- Remove emotional pressure from feeding and maintain structured meal and snack times.
- Let picky eaters sit with family at meals without pressure to eat to reduce stress around food.
