2814: [Part 2] How to Get a Child to Eat When They Refuse: Does Encouragement Help? By Crystal Karges on Parenting Picky Eaters

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2814: Crystal Karges offers practical strategies to help parents navigate picky eating by focusing on connection over control. By creating a stress-free, emotionally neutral mealtime environment, parents can foster a child's positive relationship with food, encouraging progress without pressure and strengthening family bonds. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/how-to-get-a-child-to-eat-when-they-refuse-does-encouragement-help Quotes to ponder: "Instead of worrying about what your kids are eating from the food you've served, focus instead on connection and communication." "Pressure-to-eat can come in the form of negativity or positivity. Either way, it has the same effect on a child who is learning to eat." "Feeding kids is a marathon, not a sprint."