The Baggage We Bring to the (Literal) Table
Dearest Yogi,
In the lead-up to our course, Beyond Picky, Sari and I thought we’d get you thinking about some key pieces in the feeding journey with our children. These situations didn’t happen overnight, and unwinding them can take time and deep reflection. To that end, we’ll be taking a couple of posts to share a couple of core elements of our program—essentially, how did we get here, and how do we get out!
See below for an introduction to “The Root of the Root” section of the course and don’t forget to join us and dive in to this together! You are NOT alone and feeding can be easy and fun!
Warmly,
Nicole & Sari
The Root of the Root
Before we dive into helping our children develop healthy eating habits, it’s important to take a step back and reflect on our own experiences with food. The way we approach mealtime with our kids is often deeply rooted in our personal food histories, family dynamics, and the boundaries we were taught. Understanding these connections is the first step toward transforming the way we feed our children.
Growing up, what were mealtimes like in your family? Were they joyful and relaxed, or filled with pressure to “clean your plate”? Did you have choices, or were you forced to eat what was given? These early experiences shape how we set boundaries at the table and how we approach feeding our children.
Boundaries are a key part of this. How good are we at maintaining them—for ourselves and our children? Were boundaries around food strict or flexible in your family growing up? Were you allowed to trust your body’s signals, or was there pressure to eat beyond fullness? Reflecting on your family’s history with boundaries can reveal a lot about how you handle feeding today.
As parents, we often unknowingly repeat the patterns we grew up with, even when they don’t serve us or our kids. Exploring your food history can reveal insights about the feeding journey you’ve had with your child so far. Are there patterns of stress, power struggles, or frustration?
Take a moment to reflect:
What emotions do you associate with feeding your child?
How does your child respond to meals?
How does your family history with boundaries around food shape your current mealtime practices?
Are you able to maintain healthy boundaries around what is served, while allowing your child to decide how much to eat?
These reflections are key to unlocking healthier, happier mealtimes. In our upcoming free webinar, we’ll explore how understanding your food history and your family’s relationship with boundaries can change the way you feed your child today.
Ready to dive deeper into your personal feeding journey?
Join our upcoming event to begin your transformation toward peaceful, stress-free meals. Sign up here!
