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End the Mealtime Meltdown

Using the Table Talk Method to Free Your Family from Daily Struggles over Food and Picky Eating
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End the Mealtime Meltdown by Stephanie Meyers offers practical advice for parents struggling with picky eaters. Drawing from her expertise as a dietitian and mindful eating specialist, Meyers introduces the innovative Table Talk Method to restore calm and joy at the dinner table. The book examines common parental phrases that may unintentionally hinder healthy eating habits and provides communication strategies to encourage children to explore new foods peacefully. Readers will find specific guidance on what not to say, scripts for positive conversation, and tools to end mealtime conflict for good.
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End the Mealtime Meltdown is ideal for parents and caregivers of young children, especially those facing difficulties with picky eating. It will also benefit family therapists and anyone interested in mindful parenting and improving family communication around food.

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"For parents who are committed to raising a generation of healthy eaters, this is an important tool!"
--Susan Albers, PsyD, New York Times bestselling author of Eating Mindfully

Restore joy at your dinner table using the innovative Table Talk Method!

But I made it just the way you like it. If you eat your broccoli, you'll grow up big and strong. No dessert unless you finish your dinner!

Sound familiar? If you're the parent of a "picky eater," you've likely tried everything to get your kiddo to eat their veggies. And like many other parents, you might have noticed these ideas fail. Your child may not become a gourmand overnight, but the good news is there are ways to help them explore new food--and restore some much-needed mealtime peace.

Written by a dietitian and mindful eating expert, End the Mealtime Meltdown serves up the familiar yet largely unexamined phrases parents say to kids at mealtime, and shows that what you say to your kids can actually sabotage your efforts to instill healthy habits. With this practical guide, you'll discover the communication skills you need to end conflict at the dinner table--for good.

In the book, you'll find:

  • Specific guidance on what NOT to say to kids as they eat
  • Acknowledgement that conflict at the dinner table is a normal part of parenting
  • Specific words, scripts, and detailed instruction on how to encourage conversation that positively impacts eating behavior and development
  • Real-life stories showing how the Table Talk Method can ease parent distress
  • Instructions on how to tailor this approach to fit your individual needs
  • Tools to help kids develop a healthy relationship with body and food that will last a lifetime

If you're craving better ways to deal with turmoil during meals and instill a healthy curiosity about food in your family, this go-to guide is your lifeline.

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Library Journal gave this book a starred review, praising it as a "highly recommended action-packed guide" for parents facing mealtime challenges. Meyers warns against common tactics like pleading or bribing, instead advocating for modelling good eating, engaging storytelling about food, and thoughtful questioning. The book includes journal prompts, conversation starters, and meditation exercises, making it a valuable lifeline for families dealing with mealtime drama.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684039463

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: New Harbinger Publications

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Carla Naumburg

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 200

About the Author

Carla Naumburg, PhD, is a clinical social worker and author of three parenting books, including Ready, Set, Breathe (New Harbinger, 2015), and How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids (Workman, 2019).

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