Welcome to a new episode of the Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, where we address the pressing issue of obesity in today's society. Join host Dina as she sits down with Lauren Ball, a distinguished Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing at The University of Queensland, to delve deep into healthy eating habits and family dynamics. In this engaging conversation, Lauren sheds light on her extensive experience promoting healthy eating within families and dispels common misconceptions surrounding the topic. Together, they explore practical strategies for parents, touching on crucial aspects such as creating effective meal plans, incorporating day-to-day practices, and involving children in their eating habits. Tune in as they tackle common challenges parents face, including dealing with picky eaters and navigating financial limitations. Gain valuable insights that can transform your approach to healthy eating and empower your family towards a happier, healthier lifestyle. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on fostering positive eating habits within your family!  Follow Lauren Ball’s work via https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/16238 or connect with her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenball01/?originalSubdomain=au  Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Visit https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ to learn more about LMSL. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNoUQf2TbZYagYg-hE4JgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pabylmslInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting_science_labs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pa_Sci_Labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdXAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcastiHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BhcmVudGluZ3NjaWVuY2VpbnNpZ2h0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA