S9E20 (Mini-Series EP 08): Are We Feeding Our Kids… or Their Future Therapy Sessions?

S9E20 (Mini-Series EP 08): Are We Feeding Our Kids… or Their Future Therapy Sessions?

From Be A Better Parent | For Every Child It Takes A Village... The Same Goes For Every Parent! by Celia Kibler

June 7, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 9 · Episode 20

About this episode

Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller discuss the impact of parental messages about food on children's self-image and relationship with food.

Because the conversations we have around food today can shape the way our children think about themselves for years to come. Have you ever encouraged your child to clean their plate, offered dessert as a reward, or made a casual comment about your own weight without thinking much of it? Most parents have. The truth is, many of the messages we send about food are messages we inherited ourselves. We often repeat them with the best intentions—without realizing how deeply they can influence our children's relationship with food, their bodies, and even their self-worth. In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries , Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller tackle a topic that affects every family: the powerful connection between food, emotions, body image, and the messages children absorb from the adults around them. Because children are always listening. They're listening when we talk about food. They're listening when we talk about our bodies. And they're learning from what we do just as much as what we say. In this thoughtful and eye-opening conversation, Celia and Dr. Kailey explore how parents can create a healthier, more positive environment around food without turning meals…

People in this episode

Host: Celia Kibler

Guest: Dr. Kailey Buller

Topics covered

  • food and emotions
  • body image
  • parenting
  • children's self-worth
  • healthy eating

Keywords

  • food
  • parenting
  • self-worth
  • body image
  • healthy eating
  • children
  • emotions

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