Northampton prevention Coalition
Northampton prevention Coalition
Clean Plate Club: A Soundbite
Clean Plate Club: A Soundbite
Clean Plate Club: A Soundbite
Wednesday 8th August 2018
Rebekah Bardwell of Walden Behavioral Care discusses how family actions can unintentionally perpetuate disordered eating.
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Get the buttons here!Family Dynamics and Disordered Eating: Rebekah Bardwell's Perspective
The best thing that parents can do is to teach and demonstrate and model healthier coping skills.
Ever thought that your well-intentioned actions might be affecting your child's relationship with food? In this episode of 'NPC in the 413', Rebekah Bardwell, Assistant Vice President at Walden Behavioral Care, shares eye-opening insights on how family dynamics can unintentionally foster disordered eating. Bardwell explains that practices like insisting children clean their plates or using food as a reward can disrupt their natural ability to eat intuitively.
These actions might inadvertently teach kids that food is the go-to solution for coping with emotions. But don't worry, Bardwell doesn't just highlight the problems; she offers practical solutions too. She suggests that parents should focus on teaching and modeling healthy coping skills. Providing children with an emotional vocabulary to express their feelings can also be a game-changer. By doing this, parents can help their kids build a healthier relationship with both food and their emotions.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent who wants to foster a positive food environment at home. Whether you're a concerned parent, a caregiver, or someone interested in the complexities of eating behaviors, you'll find valuable takeaways here. Tune in to learn how small changes in family practices can lead to significant improvements in your child's emotional and physical well-being.