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).
"Meals with a child, especially a picky eater, can feel like a
battleground, but Meyers (a registered dietitian nutritionist)
argues that dialogue, or 'table talk, ' can be the key to solving
many of parents' and kids' mealtime woes. She warns that the common
communication strategies parents might currently be utilizing
(repetitive instruction, begging, bribing, pleading) could
contribute to meltdowns and tension for all family members....
Meyers instead suggests techniques like having parents model proper
eating behavior, being fully present with a child at mealtime,
actively engaging in storytelling around the topic of food, and
asking questions rather than making demands or commentary....
Chock-full of journal prompts, conversation starters, meditation
exercises, and sample questions, this book may just be a lifeline
for parents facing mealtime drama. VERDICT: Highly recommended
action-packed guide on a topic of interest to many parents."
--Library Journal starred review-- "Library Journal"
"End the Mealtime Meltdown is a unique guide to avoiding food
fights with your child. In a calm and reassuring tone, Stephanie
Meyers provides tips, tools, and strategies that make eating with
kids more peaceful for everyone involved. Meyers's Table Talk
Method replaces parental prodding and cajoling with an open
communication style that lays the foundation for a child's healthy
relationship with food now, and in the future."
--Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, author of Expect the Best--Elizabeth
Ward, MS, RDN
"As a former English teacher, I am keenly aware of the power of
words to shape our thoughts and feelings. Meyers offers practical
language tweaks for parents and guardians who want to foster a
healthy relationship with food and enjoy more peaceful family
meals."
--Oona Hanson, MA, MA, educator and parent coach, and family mentor
at Equip Health--Oona Hanson, MA, MA
"For parents who are committed to raising a generation of healthy
eaters, this is an important tool! The book provides creative,
stress-free techniques for reducing common but frustrating food
struggles at mealtimes. Her practical advice and realistic
expectations show parents how to effectively communicate with
children to create enjoyable, peaceful mealtimes at last!"
--Susan Albers, PsyD, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling
author of Eating Mindfully, 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without
Food, Eating Mindfully for Teens, and Hanger Management--Susan
Albers, PsyD
"One of the most important things I've learned from this book is
that helping kids have a healthy relationship with food involves
encouraging curiosity around new and different types of food.
Stephanie shows you how engaging your children with questions
around the way ingredients look, taste, or feel can be a gateway to
having them accept that food."
--Leigh Belanger, author of My Kitchen Chalkboard--Leigh
Belanger
"Refreshing and revolutionary! This book is a gift for families as
it brings joy, curiosity, and connection back to mealtime.
Stephanie Meyers's approach is brilliant--grounded in evidence and
practical experience--weaving together her deep knowledge of
nutrition counseling, mindfulness, and parenting to break old,
unhelpful habits and replace them with new, healthy ways of
relating and eating that can last a lifetime."
--Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN, president of the Mind & Life Institute,
and author of Leaves Falling Gently--Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN
"Where was this thoughtful book twenty years ago when I was raising
my kids? This much-needed resource should be on every parent's and
grandparent's reading list to prepare for the years of joyful
family mealtime gatherings ahead of them. Food should be loved,
embraced, and enjoyed, and Meyers nailed it in this soon-to-be
classic for raising healthy eaters."
--Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, FAND, Boston University nutrition
professor; author; media personality; and host of the nutrition and
health podcast, Spot On!--Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, FAND
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