29. Snack Culture: Are we doing kids a disservice?

This episode was sparked by an Instagram Q&A that was forwarded to me: "Are we doing kids a huge disservice by adopting a snack culture?" It's a question so many parents are quietly wondering. I chat about the real importance of snacks in childhood, how to use them to support mealtimes, snack ideas, and so much more.

Listen in and discover:

The purpose of snacksWhy are snacks important in childhoodSupporting meals with snacksHow to manage snack associationsSnacking vs. all-day grazingWhether snacking affects oral healthWhy feeling hungry plays an important roleUsing snacks as distractions

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