Exploring healthy habits has become a focal point for many adults, recognizing that as parents, we serve as our child's first guide in navigating the complexities of the world. With myriad influences vying for attention, the responsibility is immense. In today's episode, we delve into the intricate connection between our eating habits and the workings of our brain with our esteemed guest, Leighann R. Chaffee. As an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in neuroscience and psychology, Leighann brings a unique perspective to the table. Acknowledging the significant role parents play in introducing children to diverse foods and flavors, she shares insights on creating joyful moments around every meal. Join us as Leighann unveils practical strategies for striking a balance between nutritious choices and the occasional indulgence. Both Dina and Leighann share their thoughts on mindful and enjoyable eating habits, enhancing the parent-child bond through shared culinary experiences. To see more of Leighann’s work, have a look at her university page for her publications at https://directory.tacoma.uw.edu/employee/lchaffee  Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Visit https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ to learn more about LMSL and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/ for further information about Parenting Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Parentingsciencelabs/ 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/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BhcmVudGluZ3NjaWVuY2VpbnNpZ2h0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA