Episode Description

Tired of fighting with your kids about sweets? This episode offers a research-backed approach to help you end the sugar war for good. Learn how to foster a healthy relationship with food in your children, navigate Halloween without stress, and move from restriction to trust. Discover practical tips and language to help your children develop body awareness and self-regulation around all foods, including sugar!

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Episode Summary

What I cover in this episode:

  • The Halloween moment that made me rethink everything
  • Why the way we were raised around sugar is messing with our kids
  • What actually happens when you stop hiding the lolly stash
  • The restriction-binge cycle and how I caught myself passing it on
  • What dietitians say about letting kids self-regulate (it's not what you think)
  • Real scripts for what to say instead of "you've had enough"
  • How to handle the grandparents, the partners, and the mum guilt
  • Why this isn't just about Halloween — it's a whole year thing
  • The moment my five-year-old called herself "naughty" for eating a biscuit

Lucy Dalton

Mummy, Nurse and Podcaster

A passionate nurse and devoted mummy, Lucy brings her wealth of experience and heartfelt stories to the Real Mummy Podcast. Join her as she inspires and empowers fellow parents with relatable, real-life tales that resonate deeply and offer genuine support.