Hey there, friends! Let's talk about the struggles of parenting. We've all been there, right? Trying to get your kids to try something new on their plates can feel like a never-ending battle. But guess what? Jennifer Garner, the talented actress and mom of three, has a clever trick up her sleeve to make mealtime more fun and less stressful. Let me tell you all about it!
A Mom’s Mission: Making Mealtime Fun
At 47 years young, Jennifer Garner is not only rocking the Hollywood scene but also mastering the art of parenting. Recently, she sat down with theSkimm to talk about her organic baby food brand, Once Upon a Farm, but the conversation took a delightful turn when she shared her secret weapon for getting her kids—Violet, 13, Seraphina, 10, and Samuel, 7—to embrace new foods. Her approach? Turning mealtime into a game. She explained, “I’ll say, ‘Just try a bite of this,’ and they’ll say, ‘Can we play ‘Like it, Love it, Want More of it?’” The actress continued, “They’ll take a bite, and we’ll narrate it like we’re broadcast announcers.” Sounds fun, right? Let's dive deeper!
The Broadcast Game: Turning Meals Into an Adventure
Here’s how Jennifer brings the excitement to the dinner table. She said, “We’ll say, ‘Oh, look, Sam Affleck has the meatball on his fork. The fork is going to his mouth. Sam Affleck is … it is in his mouth. He is chewing! He’s chewing, he’s chewing, he’s swallowing! You can’t tell what he’s thinking — what is he thinking? And the verdict is … !’” It’s like turning the dining room into a sports arena. Jennifer shared, “And he’ll say ‘Love it,’ because our goal is if you don’t like it, you say ‘Like it’ — I’m sorry, it’s lying, but true. If you [actually] like it, you say, ‘Love it.’ ‘Wants more of it,’ you want some more of it.” This method not only encourages kids to try new things but also makes the experience memorable and enjoyable.
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And here’s the golden rule: “You’re never supposed to say, ‘Ew, gross,’” Jennifer added. This simple guideline helps create a positive environment where kids feel encouraged to explore different flavors without fear of judgment.
Passion Beyond the Plate
Jennifer Garner, the Golden Globes winner who shares her children with Ben Affleck, is not just passionate about feeding her kids well. She’s also deeply committed to her baby food company, Once Upon a Farm. In an interview with CBS in summer 2018, she said, “It just makes you happy to pick something up and eat it.” Her dedication to introducing new foods stems from her belief in the joy of eating and the importance of nutrition. Jennifer also spoke fondly about her purchase of the Oklahoma land where her mother once lived. She said, “If I had any idea how happy it would make my mom to be part of bringing this little farm back to life, I would have done it ten times over.”
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