This is a video from the “ASK ME ANYTHING” session with Charlotte Snyder, from June 8th, 2025.
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their thoughtful questions!
Here is a general timeline of the discussion:
02:00 – Opening remarks and session overview
04:00 – Navigating picky eating in toddlers and the use of screen time at meals
09:00 – Montessori insights on food refusal, power struggles, and child autonomy
14:00 – How to use limited choices to support cooperation at mealtime
19:00 – “Division of Responsibility” feeding model and its Montessori alignment
24:00 – Creating a respectful family mealtime routine and environment
29:00 – Encouraging new foods without pressure or rewards
34:00 – Understanding and responding to food stuffing and sensory behaviors
39:00 – Supporting consistency among co-parents and caregivers
44:00 – Final reflections on trust, independence, and long-term growth
