Healthy Feeding from the Start for Expectant Families
Share this resource to help explain responsive feeding to expectant families. They can also learn about how it supports healthy eating practices for babies and young children.
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A positive eating environment allows children to develop and maintain healthy relationships with food. It's a space where children feel emotionally supported and learn about food and eating. They receive developmentally appropriate food, have enough time to eat, and get the opportunity to explore a variety of foods that broaden their experiences and enhance their school readiness. Explore these resources to learn how to implement positive eating environments during meals.
Share this resource to help explain responsive feeding to expectant families. They can also learn about how it supports healthy eating practices for babies and young children.