Control and Trust
Reese shares her experiences with her children's varying eating habits and highlights the anxiety parents often feel around food. Dr. Becky emphasizes the delicate balance between control and trust, explaining how exerting too much control can undermine a child's sense of autonomy. She notes that food is one of the few areas where children can exert control, which makes it a focal point for parents' worries.In this clip
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