152: Fruits of Motherhood. With Linda Fruits
The Art of Parenting
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151: Turning Little Stones. With Caroline Allen
The Art of Parenting
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150: Feeding Matters. With Jaclyn Pederson
The Art of Parenting
Is your child's picky eating a sign of something more? Listen in to discover support and insights with my guest, Jaclyn Pederson. Feeding matters; parents often complain about their child's picky eating habits. We start to wonder if we’re doing something wrong, if our child is a picky eater, or if there’s more to this ordeal. Today, my guest sheds light on a little-known eating disorder that is way more prevalent than we imagine. What We Talked About: Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and how it differs from picky eating. The Four Domains in Pediatric Feeding...
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149: Prioritizing Motherhood. With Erica Komisar
The Art of Parenting
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148: Transformed by Birth. With Britta Bushnell
The Art of Parenting
Are you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life. I’ve always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I’m excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned childbirth educator to explore how birth is truly the first and most crucial initiation into parenthood. What We Talked About: The importance of childbirth as an initiation into parenthood. Mythology and storytelling as meaning-making practices for adults and kids. Incorporating rituals...
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147: The Confident Teen Blueprint. With Karleen Savage
The Art of Parenting
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146: Childhood Unplugged. With Katherine Martinko
The Art of Parenting
Is your child's screen time stealing precious moments? Listen in as my guest, Katherine Martinko, shares how to unplug and reclaim childhood. What We Talked About: Katherine’s desire to write her book “Childhood Unplugged.”’ The effects of excessive screen time have on our children's development and mental health Navigating digital media use and fostering offline activities Setting boundaries around screen time and social media use. Modeling appropriate use of our digital devices to shape healthy screen habits for our children. Alternative communication methods and...
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145: A Race Against Blindness. With Stephen Johnston
The Art of Parenting
How far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others. It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons affected by the onset of blindness. What We Talked About: The Precursor of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome How Steve's parenting approach changed after his son's diagnosis Steve's journey in creating a nonprofit organization, "A Race Against...
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144: Rise Above the Story. With Karena Kilcoyne
The Art of Parenting
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143 The Impacts of Tech on Our Lives. With Forest Bronzan
The Art of Parenting
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info_outlineIs your child's picky eating a sign of something more? Listen in to discover support and insights with my guest, Jaclyn Pederson.
Click here for the show notes and extra resources.
Feeding matters; parents often complain about their child's picky eating habits. We start to wonder if we’re doing something wrong, if our child is a picky eater, or if there’s more to this ordeal. Today, my guest sheds light on a little-known eating disorder that is way more prevalent than we imagine.
What We Talked About:
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Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and how it differs from picky eating.
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The Four Domains in Pediatric Feeding Disorder
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How should you proceed if you suspect our child has PFD?
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Early awareness of PFD and its impact on long-term health outcomes
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Why is almost no one talking about PFD, even though it is more common than autism or cerebral palsy?
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The challenges and complexities of treating PFD and how you can help your child.
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Can lip and tongue ties be the culprits in the feeding journey?
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The significance of establishing a supportive team including healthcare professionals
Things to Remember
“Parenting is finding beauty in the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.”
“Feeding skills is something that a parent can help a child with. It is a learned task.”
“Children are picky, and it’s a very common thing that happens in toddler development.”
“It's definitely important for parents to always offer nutritious foods.”
“Take it slow and let your child lead the way. They control what goes in their body.”
“At the end of the day, you and your child are trying to establish a successful feeding.”
-Jaclyn Pederson
Click here for the show notes and extra resources