How Do We Talk To Our Kids About Health??? An age by age breakdown...

In this episode of the Bacon Bibles and Barbells podcast, Coach Justin, Coach Emily, and Coach Amanda how to talk to your kids about health and nutrition. They emphasize the need for parents to instill healthy habits in their children from a young age, focusing on understanding food as fuel, encouraging physical activity, and navigating the challenges of different age groups. We break the conversation down into ages 0-5, 6-12, and 13+ to make it easier to identify what things to emphasize in conversations with their kids as they move through the different developmental stages.

They emphasize the need for open communication about body image in light of scripture and God's design, portion sizes, a time and place for everything, and the significance of encouraging healthy habits. We also address the common pitfalls we see from parents fairly often. The coaches also highlight the role of strength training in building confidence and the necessity of addressing the nutritional needs of active teens. They provide insights on fostering a supportive and positive environment for healthy choices and the importance of normalizing discussions about health and fitness within the family.

There is also a brief conversation on addressing the topic childhood weight gain and how to think about it in your own family context.

Give it a listen here or wherever you get your podcasts! Just look up Bacon, Bibles, and Barbells! Enjoy the episode!