About this episode

Dr Kyla discusses the implications of snack culture on children's health and mealtime habits.

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 snacks Why are snacks important in childhood Supporting meals with snacks How to manage snack associations Snacking vs. all-day grazing Whether snacking affects oral health Why feeling hungry plays an important role Using snacks as distractions Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook ! Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews . Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Kyla

Topics covered

• snack culture
• childhood nutrition
• importance of snacks
• mealtime support
• oral health
• hunger management

Keywords

• snacks
• children
• nutrition
• mealtimes
• hunger
• oral health
• fussy eating

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