How often do you talk to your kids about their eating habits?

I’m going to guess that it’s not as often as it should be.

But you know you need to.

Maybe you’re worried about their health, mood, or weight …

Or, maybe you’re wanting to talk with them about the impact their food choices now will make on their future.

Whatever your reason, if you’re ready to start talking with your kids about their eating habits – this video is for you.

Seriously – start these conversations with your kids now! A few simple steps could lead to life-changing health circumstances for your kids … doesn’t that make it worth it? Watch today’s video!

Not up for my smiling face today? I get it – scroll down to read all about it.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Healthy Eating

Communication with your kids is key to a healthy relationship – so why do we think it’s okay not to talk with them about food choices and their health?

That ends now.

Please note: These tips are meant to be used regularly to build on the conversation. They are not meant to be used as a “one of” so you can “get it over with”. Use these tips for weekly conversations to build healthy habits into your child.

Here are three simple ways to open up conversation with your kids about healthy eating.

1. Keep the conversation positive.

Never accuse them of eating unhealthy or poorly, don’t point your finger and definitely never use negative words.

Keep it neutral.

This is meant to build relationship, trust and interest. Make it positive and fun so they’ll be willing to come back for more!

2. Keep the conversation short.

By short, I’m talking 15 minutes or less.

These short convos are more inviting for your child and are the best building blocks for opening up communication. Short conversations helps your kid look forward to conversing with you instead of dreading a 3 hour lecture.

Remember – you are looking to build on each conversation regularly so these are meant to be short and positive – not demanding, insulting or lengthy.

3. Keep the conversation about them, not you.

This is not about you.

Start the conversation with a leading question and give them the floor – just let them talk. Keep it about them and spend this short time listening really well.

This is your opportunity to find out what really matters to them and it allows you to address their actual concerns and needs later on – instead of yours. This is really important!

The point of these short conversations is not to get them to an end result – it’s about opening up communication and building relationship so that you can speak into their choices. The changes will happen naturally over time as the trust and relationship builds.