How to Reduce Mealtime Tension

About this episode

Aliza Pressman shares tips to alleviate mealtime tension and discusses body image issues.

Join me for a solo episode this week, and a look into alleviating mealtime tension and how to deal with body image baggage. I give six helpful tips to make mealtime easier, and discuss the acronym BALANCE, which you can use to ease mealtime stress. I also discuss the three principles for kids to grow up with a positive body image, and the importance of doing the work to shift how we see our bodies and others. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsored by: Quince: Go to Quince.com/humans for free shipping and 365-day returns Zip Recruiter: Try it FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/HUMANS Pique Tea: Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at Piquelife.com/humans Minnow: Shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order Pocket Hose: Text HUMANS to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of…

People in this episode

Host: Aliza Pressman

Topics covered

• mealtime tension
• body image
• parenting tips
• positive body image
• stress reduction

Keywords

• mealtime
• body image
• parenting
• stress
• tips

Sponsors

Quince, Zip Recruiter, Pique Tea, Minnow, Pocket Hose

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans

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