The Relational Dynamics of Feeding Your Child with Ellyn Satter

This episode of Safe Space Radio features nutritionist and family therapist Ellyn Satter talking about the feeding relationship between parent and child. Ellyn describes what she calls “Division of Responsibility,” wherein the parent is in charge of the when, where and what of a meal and the child is responsible for the how much and whether of eating. She outlines the importance of not trying to control how much your child eats, and the elements of eating competence for adults.

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