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Picky-Eating Children: Parents Are Not To Blame with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard
Picky-Eating Children: Parents Are Not To Blame with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard
Picky-Eating Children: Parents Are Not To Blame with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard
Wednesday 18th May 2022
Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard joins The Beyond Addiction Show to discuss helping picky-eating children and reassures parents they're not to blame.
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Habituation means they learn very quickly that what they've been avoiding doesn't need to be avoided.
Imagine dealing with a child who refuses to eat anything but chicken nuggets and pasta. In this episode of The Beyond Addiction Show, Dr. Josh King chats with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard, a psychologist with a knack for tackling anxiety disorders, including the ever-challenging picky eating in children. Dr. Dahlsgaard runs Brave Is Better Consulting and Therapy in Philadelphia, where she works with both kids and adults facing anxiety-related issues.
This episode is a treasure trove of information for parents struggling with picky eaters at home. Dr. Dahlsgaard kicks things off by acknowledging the stress parents feel when their child won't eat a balanced diet. She breaks down the symptoms and causes of picky eating, providing a compassionate perspective that parents are not to blame. One standout moment is her discussion on how children who understand their eating limitations tend to fare better in overcoming them.
She also dives into the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for these young eaters and explains what choking phobia is all about. Another fascinating point she makes is about how picky eaters often avoid foods that are perfectly safe and healthy. Dr. Dahlsgaard stresses that parents should stay calm during food exposures and highlights the importance of growth charts and setting boundaries.
She also shares practical strategies to boost a child's motivation to try new foods, emphasizing that disgust is a very primary emotion that needs to be managed carefully. If you're a parent pulling your hair out over your child's limited diet, this episode offers valuable advice and resources to help you navigate this tricky terrain.