Raising Brave Eaters: How One Children's Book Turns Mealtime Into an Adventure with Janet Gersham
About this episode
In this episode, Deanna Kuempel interviews Janet Gersham about her children's book that encourages adventurous eating in young children.
In this heartwarming episode of Label Free, host Deanna Kuempel sits down with author Janet Gersham, creator of the charming children's book, What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner? Inspired by the picky eaters in her own family, Janet set out to create a fun and imaginative way to encourage children to explore new foods and develop healthy eating habits. Janet shares the story behind her book and how superheroes became the perfect vehicle for inspiring young children to be brave, curious, and adventurous at the dinner table. She discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a children's book, the importance of introducing diverse foods early in life, and how mealtime can become a meaningful opportunity for connection, learning, and community. Designed for children ages three to five, What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner? combines engaging storytelling with beautiful illustrations to help families step outside their culinary comfort zones and create positive experiences around food. Janet's mission is simple yet powerful: to help children discover that trying something new can be both exciting and fun. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply someone who loves…
People in this episode
Host: Deanna Kuempel
Guest: Janet Gersham
Topics covered
- children's literature
- healthy eating
- picky eaters
- parenting
- food exploration
Keywords
- children's book
- healthy habits
- mealtime adventure
- food diversity
- picky eating
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: What Do Superheroes Eat for Dinner?
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