Hello and Welcome to the Redwood Wellbeing Podcast, where each week I am dedicated to supporting parents on the journey of nurturing their child's healthy relationship with food and their body image.

Through practical, everyday strategies and tips, I help you to become empowered to make a lasting difference in your child's wellbeing journey.

In this episode, I discuss my ice cream tub strategy and how I use it to help my kids build a neutral, trusting relationship with food.

1. What the strategy is (kids decide when/how much to eat)
2. Why I use it (reduce obsession, build self-trust, support intuitive eating)
3. When to start (based on understanding, not age)
4. How often to offer a new tub (consistency first, flexibility later)

My role as the parent:

1. I decide what/when food is offered
2. My child decides whether/how much to eat
3. I model neutrality (no judgment, no praise, no concern)

Quick FAQ's

1. How long should it last? → Up to the child
2. How long until it “works”? → Think long-term (weeks–months+)
3. Other sweets? → Same approach applies
4. Eating ice cream elsewhere? → Separate from their tub

ADHD and neurodivergent kids

1. It can still work with more support
2. Add structure (without removing autonomy)
3. Use visual cues + clearer boundaries
4. Progress may take longer—and that’s okay

Key Takeaways

1. Focus on trust over control
2. Stay neutral in your response
3. Think long-term, not quick fixes

Support

1. Reach out if you’d like help implementing this in your home.

Related Episodes

• What is Food Neutrality and why is it Important for our Kids?
• The Division of Responsibility

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Happy listening!

Lyss :)