10/28/2026
It's funny, kids who are given big permission with candy, rather than being told they can only have a few pieces and must put the rest away, tend to do better with regulating their intake of the sweets.
Solid nutrition research shows that when kids are restrained from getting to decide how much they eat, they actually eat more over time, losing connection with their body and just trying to get the forbidden item.
If your kiddo seems obsessed with candy, it might partly be in the way they've been taught to interact with it. If you notice yourself telling your child how much candy they can have, or hiding it from them, you might consider a different way.
If this sounds absolutely foreign to you, take some time to read this article: https://ellynsatterinstituteinc.learnworlds.com/blog/sticky-topic-halloween-candy
Here's to peaceful eating of all enjoyable foods for all eaters, even the gouls and goblins!
❤Paula, the food peace dietitian, www.SunriseNutritionConsulting.com