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Episode 449: Raising Nutrition-Savvy Kids Without Food Rules and Body Shame (with Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in Color)
Episode 449
Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Episode Overview How do we raise kids who understand that nutrition matters while protecting them from the food rules, body shame, and diet culture so many of us are trying to unlearn ourselves? For parents who grew up surrounded by dieting, weight talk, and rigid ideas about "healthy" eating, it can be tempting to swing hard in the other direction. But does protecting our kids' relationship with food mean we shouldn't talk about nutrition, set boundaries, or teach them that some foods support their bodies differently than others? In this episode, Jen and Annie sit down with registered dietitian, founder of Kids Eat in Color, and author of Feed Them Well, Jennifer Anderson, for a nuanced conversation about raising kids who understand nutrition while developing a flexible, confident relationship with food and their bodies. Jennifer shares what she discovered after digging deeply into the research on child feeding—and why some of the popular advice parents hear about restriction, pressure, nutrition education, and picky eating isn't nearly as black-and-white as social media can make it seem. They also talk about repairing past conversations about dieting and bodies, letting go of control as kids become teenagers, and why there may not be one "right" feeding strategy for every child. Instead of trying to parent perfectly, Jennifer encourages parents to pay attention to the kid in front of them, experiment, and be willing to change course when something isn't working. In this episode, you'll learn: How to teach kids about nutrition without attaching fear, guilt, shame, or judgment to food Why protecting kids from diet culture doesn't require avoiding nutrition education or reasonable food boundaries What to do if you've already talked about dieting, weight, or bodies in ways you now want to change How to navigate food choices as kids get older, become more independent, and are increasingly influenced by peers, culture, and food marketing You don't have to choose between raising kids who understand nutrition and protecting their relationship with food. This conversation will help you find the thoughtful middle ground between the two. If you like what you hear in this episode, don't miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to Balance365 Coaching to get access to so much more! Get your name on our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. Click here to learn more. Mentions: Jennifer Anderson's website Kids Eat in Color on Instagram
