Reclaiming Our Roles
Dearest Yogi,
When it comes to feeding our children, our primary goal is often simple: get them fed and ensure they’re healthy. But along the way, many of us unknowingly develop habits that not only create stress but also hinder our long-term goals for our children’s health and happiness.
As parents, we’ve all experienced the pressure to just get food on the table. In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to fall into habits that might feel like survival mode but can actually create long-term challenges. Maybe you’ve found yourself catering to the few foods your child will eat, or every mealtime turns into a battle over getting them to take "just one more bite."
These habits may seem helpful in the moment, but they don’t serve us—or our children—in the long run. Below we dive into reversing some of these habits and reclaiming our empowered roles! See below for more and join us for the full course as we help you figure out exactly how to do this for your family.
Warmly,
Nicole & Sari
Reclaiming Our Roles
A big part of our mindful eating course focuses on re-establishing the roles at mealtime, in a way that empowers both you as a parent and your child. At the heart of this approach is the Division of Responsibility, a proven strategy that helps reduce mealtime stress and fosters a healthier relationship with food. When we shift our mindset and clearly define our roles, it becomes easier to navigate picky eating, power struggles, and the pressure to “clean the plate.” Instead of feeling responsible for every bite, you can trust your child to listen to their own body and eat what they need.
Your role as a parent is to decide what food is offered, when it’s served, and where your family eats. Meanwhile, your child's role is to decide how much to eat, or even if they’ll eat at all. This balanced approach honors your role as the provider of nourishment while giving your child the space to listen to their hunger cues. It eliminates the constant worry about whether they’re eating enough and helps them build a healthy, lifelong relationship with food. As you focus on offering a variety of nutritious options, you can release the pressure to control every aspect of their eating.
By respecting these roles, you create a more peaceful, positive dynamic around food, free from battles and bribes. Children thrive when they feel empowered to trust their own bodies, and you can take a step back from micromanaging mealtimes. In our course, we’ll walk you through how to implement the Division of Responsibility in your home, so you can finally reclaim your role as the feeder and give your child the freedom to be the eater. Click here to sign up today!
We know how hard it can be to reset these roles and hold these boundaries. At first, it may feel like you’ve landed on another planet! But eventually, it won’t be, and the benefits will be worth it!
