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.


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Happy listening!

Lyss :)

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