Food is such a big issue for parents, from toddlers to teenagers. And that’s why my conversation with Alison Mountford is so essential. We talk about picky eaters vs. opinionated ones. Hobbies and habits help us pause and combat entitlement by teaching children the valuable skill of waiting, whether tending a garden or cooking a simple meal. Alison is a chef and a self-proclaimed food waste expert, so I make sure to ask her just how we can be better earth citizens while also acknowledging the mental load of being super busy moms.
We also tackle this listener question: What’s the difference between a picky eater and a child who just knows what they like and don’t like? And where do you draw the line and just say forget it when it comes to offering the same foods over and over again?
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More about Alison Mountford, first off, her kids are the silly and cute voices you hear at the beginning of every PDWG episode! She is the owner of Ends and Stems, a meal-planning website packed with easy recipes for busy parents that reduce food waste. Join her newsletter list on her website or give her a follow on TikTok or Instagram!
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The kids of my good friend Alison Mountford of Ends and Stems, a family meal planning and food waste expert provided our fantastic and giggly intro. More about her here: https://endsandstems.com
