Episode #435: My Kid Has Too Much Halloween Candy. Now What? with Steph Greunke, RD

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What do you actually do with all that Halloween candy? In this video, Steph shares the five strategies her family uses so candy stays in the house without turning into a battle.

Steph walks you through her Halloween candy plan from start to finish. You’ll hear how she handles the switch witch, candy buybacks, and donations without sliding back into restriction, plus why she moves the stash into the pantry and puts a piece or two on the dinner plate. She also shares fun ways to use up leftover candy, how teens and tweens can manage their own stash, and how the way you talk about your own treats shapes your kids’ food mindset.

 Topics Covered In This Episode

  • Make the Candy Plan Before Halloween
  • The Candy Sort and “Worth It” Candies
  • Switch Witch, Candy Buybacks and Donations
  • Serving Candy With Meals
  • Candy Science, Frozen Chocolate, Teal Pumpkins
  • Teens, Tweens and Your Own Candy Mindset

Show Notes:

  • Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
  • Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD’s Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.
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