News — We all want the best for our kids, but did you know that how you discipline them might be shaping their relationship with food? Dr. Susan Woolford, a pediatrician at the University of Michigan, explores how parenting styles and discipline methods influence a child’s eating habits and overall health.

Dr. Woolford’s research highlights that using food as a reward—or punishment—can create long-term challenges, leading to unhealthy eating patterns and emotional connections with food. However, when parents focus on teaching why healthy choices matter, children are more likely to develop positive habits that stick.

The latest episode of the Curious by Nature podcast, titled “Parenting, Discipline and Food” featuring Dr. Susan Woolford is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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