In this episode, I am speaking with Elisa Kim, an award-winning design professor, and founder of Studio EGGI which is a functional designed mini kitchen for kids. She specializes in using play and design to help kids develop a positive relationship with food making mealtimes less of a battle and more of an opportunity for exploration and connection.
Many parents believe food play is messy, wasteful, or unproductive, but research has shown that kids who engage with food touching, smelling, and even playing with it are likelier to try and enjoy new foods. And that is exactly what we talk about in today's show, how a play-based approach to food helps with picky eating, fosters independence, and helps make meal times fun again!
You will love this conversation with Elisa, learning about Studio EGGI and how it can bring a magical transformational experience to meal times in your kitchen as it has in mine.
Highlights from this episode:
- How embracing food play tackles picky eating
- Inviting kids into the kitchen to explore new foods
- Using real kitchen tools builds confidence
- The concept of Studio EGGI + non-mealtime ideas
- Creating a Montessori/real life approach in your home
- Practical tips for mealtime
- Raising confident eaters
Show sponsors:
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