Back to School and Feeding Families

Welcome back to the podcast! We’re kicking off Season 4 with a conversation about feeding families as we head back to school with Sarah Copeland. Sarah is an award-winning writer and the author of Instant Family Meals, Every Day is Saturday, Feast and The Newlywed Cookbook. She currently publishes the Substack newsletter Edible Living. 

Today Sarah and I dive into our strategies for feeding our families as schedules get busier (and time gets tighter). We share our morning routines, school lunches, and how we manage dinner. We also explore the nuances of feeding kids and the importance of empowering them to know their own bodies. 

It was so interesting to discover that Sarah and I have almost opposite schedules and routines. As we share, there is no right or wrong way to feed a family, just a way that is right for you. Every family is different, and the key is to find a formula that fits your unique schedules, tastes and values. While we share the tips and tricks that work for us in hopes that they might be helpful or inspiring, please know that you’re already doing a great job. To repeat, there is no right way or wrong way to to feed a family. Also, I want to acknowledge that it’s a huge privilege to have the means (and access) to be able to buy fresh foods and to have the time to be able to cook. This is not the case for many. If you’re feeding other people—in any way, shape or form that works for you—please take a moment to honor yourself. It’s not easy. 

Finally, I’d love to hear from you! If you have any tools or tricks that help you find more ease in feeding your family (as tiny as they might be), please share in the comments. ❤️

Links:

* Sarah’s Newsletter: https://sarahcopeland.substack.com/

* Find Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edibleliving/

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