4. My Child Won't Eat Without Screens or Toys

In this episode, Sanchita and Rinie discuss all about distraction feeding. The discussion goes into understanding about what it is really is and if it is a problem for our kids in the long term. They then discuss why distraction feeding has become so common and all the pressures we face as parents that has led to this. They then shift gears towards solutions and simple ways to slowly move away from distraction feeding at mealtimes.

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[Blog] My Child Won't Eat Without Screens or Toys

🎯 What You’ll Learn

✅ Understanding distraction feeding and its implications for long-term child development
✅ The reasons behind the prevalence of distraction feeding in modern parenting
✅ The pressures parents face that contribute to distraction feeding
✅ Practical solutions to gradually reduce distraction feeding during mealtimes
✅ Tips for minimizing screen time at the dining table and fostering healthier eating habits

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Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant)

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📌 Episode Chapters

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00:00 Welcome

02:09 Our experience with distracted feeding

03:49 What is distraction feeding?

05:23 Is distraction feeding a problem?

09:01 Why is distraction feeding so common?

15:19 The pressure working parents face

18:23 How to break the cycle of distracted feeding

20:20 How to reduce screen time during meals

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