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Picky Eaters
I’ve heard from literally 1000s of parents over the years about their challenges at the dinner table, and I’ve distilled it down to the essential habits your household needs to begin to solve the picky eating frustrations.
Episode 76: “I Don’t Like Fish”: Why You Might Be Wrong (and How to Start Loving It)
“I don’t like fish.” How many of us have a child, spouse, or self who says that? My guest today says that’s off course – no one can accurately say they “don’t like” “fish” – and I love her reasons! Whether you love fish or haven’t learned to love it yet, this non-fishy interview all...
Episode 040: Speech & Picky Eating: Expert Tips to Help Parents Intro New Foods to Kids
Did you know that the way your child eats can affect their speech and vice versa? Melanie Potock is a Speech-Language Pathologist who became a pediatric feeding expert through her experience as a mom of a former picky eater. She uses her SLP expertise to help parents introduce new foods to kids, form healthy eating...
Episode 39: How School Lunch May Contribute to Picky Eating
No one has to say school lunches are good or bad, healthy or unhealthy. That’s not my point today – although I think school lunches could use some improvement. 🙂 Today let’s talk about picky eating specifically – could school lunches potentially contribute to or exacerbate picky tendencies for certain kids? I think so. Today...
Episode 010: Sensory Processing Disorder & How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Anyway
Kids MORE than picky? They might have a sensory processing issue, and I cannot tell you how much I learned from Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD in this interview about helping kids eat healthy no matter their sensory limitations! These practical tips are amazing for kids who only eat 20 foods or less (but also apply...
Episode 009: The Real Cause of Picky Eating (It’s Likely NOT Parenting) with Dr. Kay Toomey
Dr. Kay Toomey, PhD is a Pediatric Psychologist who focuses on picky eaters and problem feeders. Plenty of parents complain about their kids being “so darn picky!” (including me, even though I know I shouldn’t use that word!). But what IS a picky eater, really? Did you know: Only about 1/3 of kids are actually...
Episode 008: Frequently Asked Questions about Picky Eating with an Expert (…Me!)
Picky eating has always been a tricky challenge for parents, but did you know it’s been getting worse in the last few decades and particularly since the stress of the pandemic? Parents are frustrated and not sure what to do, partly because the root cause of picky eating is often not even in the food...
194: Helping Kids Get Curious About New Foods with Food Explorer Arielle “Dani” Lebovitz MS, RDN, CSSD, CDCES
We’re going to get super practical today on the Healthy Parenting Connector so get a pen and notebook and take some notes! I’m talking with food explorer Dani Lebovitz about helping your picky eater by exploring foods (mostly away from the table and mealtime!) We’ll share specific activities and ideas for exploring cranberries, citrus fruits,...
165: Healthy Snacks, Sweets, and Schedules (for toddlers, preschoolers, and other humans) with Dietician Edwena Kennedy, RD
Snacks…sweets…treat…more snacks… Sometimes it feels like it’s never-ending, both the requests from children and the other people feeding our kids! Dietician Edwena Kennedy joins me today for her second appearance on the show—which means she’s fantastic and brimming over with practical and surprising tips! We’re talking all things sweets and snacks, including: The 2 reasons...
Make It Mini – How Small Food Can Help Picky Eaters + Mini Meatloaf Recipe
This is a guest post from Mary Voogt, NTP of Just Take a Bite. I was making homemade mac ‘n’ cheese and wanted some quality protein to go with it. I typically make some kind of sausage (like this simple homemade sausage). But I realized we only had one pound of ground pork left. How...
Add a Boost of Healthy Fiber, Fat and Protein for Picky Eaters | Chia & Flax Seeds
When we’re working on picky eating problems, many experts will say to hide nutrients in their food. I never advocate for straight-up “hiding” i.e. lying, BUT I definitely see the need to incorporate more protein, healthy fats, and fiber in our kids’ diets, whether they’re picky eaters or not! Chia and flax seeds are amazing...