
Joe Marler's Things People Do About Child Psychologists: Why do kids hate broccoli?
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Feb 12, 2025 Dr. Anna Colton, a Clinical Psychologist specializing in children and eating disorders, shares her insights on parenting and child psychology. She discusses why kids often detest broccoli, highlighting psychological factors behind food aversions. The conversation touches on the importance of early childhood experiences and effective communication about food. With humor, they explore the balancing act of parenting, addressing mealtime challenges and sibling rivalry while providing relatable anecdotes and practical strategies for nurturing healthy relationships with food.
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Teenage Development
- Teenagers are unfairly criticized, given their massive developmental tasks.
- They face physical and emotional changes while their brains rewire, making it a challenging time.
Nature vs. Nurture
- Nature significantly influences development more than nurture, according to Dr. Anna Colton.
- Nurture plays a crucial role in supporting or hindering inherent traits.
Like Father, Like Son
- Joe Marler's son Jasper displays similar energetic and boundary-pushing behaviors as his father.
- This makes parenting challenging as children often model their parents' actions.


