How parents can talk about food with their children

April 4, 2025

Featuring:
Rachel Engelhart

How we talk about food, especially around the dinner table, is important -- especially when young ears are listening. In this Great Day Washington segment, Rachel Engelhart discusses what phrases to avoid and why language about food matters and their potential mental health impact on kids.

Rachel Engelhart discusses how the harmful phrases used at the dinner table can be problematic and how to remove the stigma around certain foods.

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