Mom, What's For Dinner?

Nov 19 2024 74 ep. 32 mins 4

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A podcast for parents who need help navigating the muddy waters of feeding their kids. From starting solids to picky eating and body image concerns, join me for real life, down to earth conversations about how to nourish our kids. I may be a pediatric dietitian, but I'm also a mom, dealing with the same day-to-day craziness and joy of motherhood as my listeners. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be inspired!

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Stop Short Order Cooking to Help End Picky Eating

Nov 19 2024 23 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?Do you find yourself cooking multiple meals in a single night because everyone in your family wants something different? Stir fry for the parents, hot dog for kid 1, mac n cheese for kid 2? This episode is for you! By the end of this episode you'll have learned how to make one meal per night that everyone can sit down and enjoy together. To learn

Nutrients Crucial for Brain Development

Nov 12 2024 28 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?Brain development happens very rapidly in the first 3 years of life. From pregnancy to preschool age, join us to learn about important nutrients to make sure your child is getting during this vital time in brain development. We also list off some of the best brain powering foods to fuel those little brains so they can reach their full potential.R

Cooking Healthy Meals On A Budget

Nov 05 2024 23 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?The price of groceries is astronomical and we are all feeling it! Whenever I leave the grocery store I feel that burning hole in my pocket. This week we are coming at you with some quick and easy tips for cooking healthy on a budget. We're big foodies here so we have done all the work for you when it comes to combining budget friendly with delici

Happy Halloween! Keeping Candy No Big Deal [Repost]

Oct 29 2024 32 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?This episode is a repost from last year, but Halloween is Halloween! Why reinvent the wheel? Learn how to keep candy no big deal and include it in a healthful diet on the biggest candy holiday of the year! Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medic

How to Talk To Kids About Weight

Oct 22 2024 24 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?Today we are tackling the difficult topic of how to have a discussion with your child about weight. Even if your household is body neutral (which is awesome!), kids are bound to hear comments about weight and bodies at school, sports, and social settings. We'll equip you with all the tools you will need to tackle the questions that come from your

The Mini Muffin and Noodle Diet: How to Expand Variety

Oct 15 2024 23 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?Does this title sound familiar? There are many children out there eating the same foods over and over again with little variety. It's so important that kids are getting in a variety of foods to promote optimal growth and development. Expanding variety in extreme picky eaters can be challenging, but we have some tips to make it less daunting. Tune

Favorite Fall Recipes for Busy Sports Families [And Everyone!]

Oct 08 2024 37 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?We are in the thick of Fall! Sports have been in full swing for a few weeks now, and the momentum of the fresh new school year might be wearing off when it comes to cooking meals. We're bringing you some quick and easy recipes for those busy nights when everyone is getting back late from practice, dance, and other activities. Disclaimer: Any info

Popular Workout Supplements Among Teens

Oct 01 2024 25 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?If you've got a teen athlete or avid gym goer, they may be asking you to buy protein powders, preworkout, or creatine. These supplements are growing in popularity among teens, but are they really necessary? In today's episode we dive deep into some of most popular workout supplements among teens and give you the low down on safety and how to use

Plating Meals for a Picky Eater [What and How Much to Put on the Plate]

Sep 24 2024 25 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?"Help! My child only eats chicken nuggets and pasta, what do I put on their plate at dinner?” If this sounds like an issue you face in your home, then this episode is for you! We don't only want to put foods kids are known to like and accept on their plate. Learn how to make mealtimes pleasant for everyone, and ensure your kiddo eats something.

Nutrition to Support Breastfeeding

Sep 17 2024 30 mins

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?As promised we are continuing our discussion about breastfeeding while specifically talking about nutrition for breastfeeding mothers. With discussions about hydration, calorie requirements, macronutrient needs, alcohol consumption while breastfeeding and caffeine, we are going through all aspects of maternal nutrition and dietary intake during b