Fighting about Food? Talking all things Child Nutrition w/Dr Kyla
About this episode
Breanna Jayne Sada and Dr Kyla discuss myths and misconceptions about children's nutrition and the impact of food on behavior and family dynamics.
Is sugar really responsible for hyperactive behaviour? Should parents be worried about processed foods? And what can you do when mealtimes become a daily battleground? In this episode of Let's Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada sits down with paediatric dietitian and feeding specialist Dr Kyla to unpack some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about children's nutrition. Together they explore the relationship between food, mood, behaviour, anxiety, concentration and family connection. They also discuss the growing pressure many parents feel around feeding their children and why social media, conflicting advice and fear-based messaging may be making things harder than they need to be. If you've ever worried that your child isn't eating enough, struggles with fussy eating, skips breakfast, refuses vegetables, or turns mealtimes into a power struggle, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-informed advice. In This Episode We Discuss: The link between food, mood, behaviour and overall wellbeing Why so many parents feel anxious about their child's eating habits The impact of social media and nutrition misinformation on families Whether sugar really causes…
People in this episode
Host: Breanna Jayne Sada
Guest: Dr Kyla
Topics covered
- child nutrition
- food and behavior
- parenting challenges
- nutrition misinformation
- emotional regulation
- intuitive eating
Keywords
- child nutrition
- hyperactivity
- processed foods
- mealtime struggles
- fussy eating
- social media
- nutrition advice
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