Strong Bodies, Strong Minds
Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits & Bringing Peace To The Family Table!
IS FEEDING YOUR CHILD A BATTLE THAT HAPPENS EVERY FOUR TO FIVE HOURS?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME HELP GETTING YOUR KIDS
TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES?
DO YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO TRY NEW FOODS WILLINGLY?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ABLE TO SIT DOWN AS A FAMILY FOR DINNER?
In the Strong Bodies, Strong Minds Course, we address these topics and more! Children often look for opportunities to test their limits, and mealtime is the perfect time for them to do so. A focus on power and control characterizes the first few years of a child’s life. They are individuating after 18-21 months. (Just about the same time, they start eating solids)
You can help your children to eat well & use self–discipline without being coercive (bribing) or humiliating them (using shame and punishment).
This course will provide you with the tools needed to become more intentional about providing what your child needs, help clarify your role in feeding, and teach you how to encourage healthy eating habits.
What You Will Learn:
- What expectations are realistic as it pertains to what your child is capable of and needs to eat.
- How to encourage your child to try new foods.
- How to effectively avoid and manage challenging behaviors when it comes to your child eating and being a participant at the family table.
- A fundamental understanding of the division of responsibilities between you and your child when it comes to eating and feeding.
- How to meal plan using age-appropriate portions.
Your Instructor
Melissa Benaroya, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed therapist with 20+ years of experience working with children and families. Melissa has a master's degree in Social Work, is a Credentialed School Counselor, and is certified in Positive Discipline. She is also a Certified Gottman Educator, offering the Bringing Baby Home Program for families with young children and workshops on Emotion Coaching and couple relationships.
Melissa practices as a parenting consultant, coach, and speaker, blending her clinical training with her expertise in child development and discipline. In 2011, she co-authored the book The Childproof Parent. In addition to founding the Childproof Parenting Online Academy, she co-founded Grow Parenting and Mommy Matters Seattle.
Melissa lives in Seattle with her husband and two children (now in college), and keeps her sanity by maintaining an active lifestyle that includes spinning, hip-hop dance, and Pilates.
THE COMPLETE STRONG BODIES, STRONG MINDS COURSE
INCLUDES A DOWNLOADABLE WORKBOOK WITH CHECKLISTS, CHEAT SHEETS, AND WORKSHEETS!
THE CURRICULUM
FAQ
Sign up Below to Reserve Your Spot in Class. You'll Receive an Email with All the Instructions on How to Get Started Right Away, Along with a Link That Will Take You Directly Back to Your Course at Any Time.
It's really up to you! In total, there are only 50 minutes of video. The course is broken down into a few short video lessons, and you can watch them over time or in one binge-watch, depending on what suits you. You can always go back and re-watch it.
The course starts now and never ends! You have unlimited access to the entire program as soon as you enroll.
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
If you enjoyed this course and want more, you can apply the amount you paid for this course to one of my Childproof Parenting courses. Simply email me, and I will provide you with access to the self-paced version of the Childproof Parenting course, offering a $49 discount. (This will make taking this course FREE to you!)
The most significant advantage of the self-study program, delivered this way, is that you can get started immediately.
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ANAT FEELS MORE EMPATHY, SELF-AWARE & COMPASSION"I found this course late at night, struggling to juggle between family, two girls under 5, and community responsibilities. The course has changed my experience as a partner, mother, and parent. I gained confidence in my parenting that played a crucial part in raising children with empathy, self-awareness, and compassion." -Anat, mother of Liel, 6, Naomi, 22 months
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BLAKE FEELS MORE CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED TO HIS DAUGHTER"After reflecting on the values we would like to nurture in our children during our class, Melissa asked us to list all the things our children do that drive us crazy. And as we stared at that frightening list, Melissa shared something I will never forget: "In each of these upsetting behaviors is an opportunity to nurture those values." Melissa is uniquely skilled at helping parents find solutions to the many challenges of raising children while always keeping that bigger picture in mind. -Blake, father to Gemma
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KAREN IS A HAPPIER PERSON, WIFE AND MOTHER"When I signed up for Melissa's course, I was in a bad place. I was not taking care of myself, and I needed to learn how to do that better. Her course taught me that in order for me to be my best-happiest self, I need to make myself a priority. One year later, I have made myself more of a priority. As a result, I am a happier person, wife, and mother." -Karen, mother of a sweet boy
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THE SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES CHANGED MY PARENTING"Melissa’s course made our family calmer, happier, and more fun
place to be. The principles were easy to grasp, but the practical, real-world approach was transformative. I learned simple, step-by-step techniques that changed my parenting, and was delighted at the immediate improvement in my kids' behavior! I felt confident about how to approach any parenting situation – setting boundaries became straightforward, leaving our family with the energy to focus on the fun part of having two energetic children!” -Gillian, mother of 2 busy kiddos
STRONG BODIES, STRONG MINDS
Children often look for opportunities to test their limits; mealtime is the perfect time to do so. The first few years of a child’s life are characterized by a focus on power and control. They are individuating after 18-21 months. (Just about the same time they start eating solids) You can help your children to eat well & use self–discipline without being coercive (bribing) or humiliating them (using shame and punishment). This course will provide you with the tools needed to become more intentional about providing what your child needs, help clarify your role in feeding, and teach you how to encourage healthy eating habits.
What You Will Learn:
- What expectations are realistic regarding what your child can and needs to eat
- How to encourage your child to try new foods.
- How to effectively avoid and manage challenging behaviors at the family table
- A fundamental understanding of the division of responsibilities between you and your child regarding eating and feeding.
- How to meal plan using age-appropriate portions.
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COLETTE IS A CALMER AND HAPPIER PARENT"This program provided me with effective tools to parent my son. My son responded almost immediately to even small changes in how I approach our interactions. I am a happier and calmer parent as a result, and I frequently refer back to the program materials when I need a personal mini-refresher. Melissa has great energy and a wealth of parenting knowledge that I'm truly grateful to have tapped into." -Colette, Mother to toddler
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THE COURSE FACILITATED MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS"The first few 'groundwork' modules were every bit as valuable to our family as the actual parenting ones. They facilitated many meaningful discussions between my husband and me, and also served as a nice reminder that all the work we've done on our own relationship over our 14 years of marriage has led to us being a strong team.
The length and content of the modules were perfect and well presented. The style made the content easy to understand, and the specific examples made it easier to see how the approaches translate to actual situations." -Adrienne, parent of a preschooler & toddler -
REBECCA LOVED THE TEACHING METHODS USED IN THE COURSE"Melissa's knowledge, style, and teaching methods were great. I really loved the "fill-in-the-blank" handouts she used. I took lots of notes!" -Rebecca, mother to 3 year old in princess phase
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MICHELE FEELS MORE CONFIDENT AND LESS FRUSTRATED"Melissa’s class is a supportive atmosphere where I was able to practice and gain new techniques for parenting and my relationship with my spouse. I feel more confident and less frustrated as a parent now with new tools in my parenting toolbox. It was invaluable class that I've recommended time and time again to friends. -Michele, mother of preschooler
