Episode 4: Setting the Table for a "Successful" Mealtime through Structure and Boundaries

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Hosts:

Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition

Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky

Join hosts Dr. Courtney Luecking and Anna Cason, as they continue the SNACK Club adventure of feeding children, presented in partnership with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Our journey has brought us to the topic of Setting the Table for a "Successful" Mealtime through Structure and Boundaries.

Discover practical, science-based strategies to set the table for a nourishing feeding environment. From planning balanced meals and snacks to establishing consistent eating routines, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Learn how to:

• say "no" mindfully
• create a distraction-free eating space
• enjoy the social and emotional benefits of family meals

Whether you are a parent or caregiver, tune in to explore how small changes can lead to big improvements in your child's eating habits and overall well-being. Ready to transform your mealtime chaos into mindful moments of connection? This episode is your guide.

So come for the SNACKS and stay for the SUPPORT!

To connect with Snack Club resources:

SNACK Club website

Big Blue Book Club Facebook Group

SNACK Club on YouTube

To Connect with FCS Extension:

UK Cooperative Extension County Offices