The Nourished Child: Recent Episodes
Jill Castle, MS, RDN
The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today’s child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.
The first week of school, the lunchbox is packed the night before and everything feels manageable. By week two, most of us are scrambling at seven in the morning wondering how we lost the thread so fast.
In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle shares the simple lunch framework she used with her own four kids and still walks parents through in practice today, along with a practical approach to after-school snacks and dinner timing for school-aged kids ages five to fourteen.
No complicated meal plans, no pressure for variety every single day. Just a realistic, repeatable rhythm that holds up in a real family's week.
You have probably seen it in your feed: "Seed oils are toxic." "Omega-6 fats cause inflammation." "Never cook with vegetable oil."
But is any of that actually true? And more importantly, what does it mean for what you are feeding your children?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Martha Belury, a registered dietitian and professor at The Ohio State University who has spent more than 30 years studying fatty acid metabolism. She is one of the few researchers in the world who has actually tested the omega-6 theory in clinical settings, and her findings may surprise you.
We cover:
• What omega-6 fatty acids are and why they are considered essential nutrients
• The only two fatty acids your body cannot make on its own and why children need them for healthy growth
• Why the science does not support the idea that seed oils cause inflammation
• The difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and why parents are often confused about what inflammation actually is
• What decades of cardiovascular research tells us about vegetable oils and heart health
• Why there is still no RDA for essential fatty acids and what that gap means for your family
• How to think critically about nutrition claims on social media, especially ones that lead with fear
Dr. Belury also shares what the adult research on linoleic acid and metabolic health may suggest for children with obesity, and why pediatric-specific studies in this area are so urgently needed. This is not a conversation about what oil to buy. It is a conversation about how to think clearly when you are surrounded by conflicting information and you just want to feed your kids well.
Connect with Dr. Martha Belury:
• LinkedIn: Martha Belury
• Ohio State University, Department of Food Science and Technology: fst.osu.edu
Resources mentioned in this episode:
• The Nourished Child Blueprint: thenourishedchild.com/blueprint
• Kids Thrive at Every Size by Jill Castle
More from Jill:
• The Nourished Child podcast: thenourishedchild.com
• Jill's website: jillcastle.com
• Instagram: @i.am.pediRD
Protein bars in the lunchbox. Protein powder in the smoothie. Protein added to everything from waffles to mac and cheese. If it feels like protein is suddenly everywhere! You're not imagining it.
In this episode, I'm pushing back on the idea that more protein is automatically better for kids, walking through what the RDA actually recommends, what newer research on "optimal" protein intake really means, and the research-backed downsides of overdoing it, especially for younger kids.
I also draw a clear line for families navigating severe picky eating, ARFID, or an eating disorder, where the real concern is too little protein, not too much.
I'll share a story from my practice that shows exactly how this trend can backfire, and what I want you to know before you reach for another scoop.
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If you have a daughter who is heading into puberty or is already in the middle of it, this episode is one you will want to save.
Jill Castle sits down with Dr. Melisa Holmes, board-certified OB-GYN, co-founder of Girlology, and co-author of Youology: A Puberty Guide for Everybody. With more than 25 years of clinical experience in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Dr. Holmes brings both the facts and the warmth that parents need when navigating this major chapter of their daughter's development.
In this conversation, you will learn:
- What puberty actually involves beyond breasts and periods, and why the timeline matters
- Why puberty is starting earlier in girls, and what is driving that trend
- How earlier puberty affects body image, peer relationships, and emotional development
- Why a period is a vital sign, and what to watch for when it stops or never shows up
- What girls should know before their first period, and how to have that conversation
- The connection between nutrition, bone health, and the menstrual cycle
- What to do if your daughter has painful periods, and when to seek care
- The truth about hormones, mood, and the myths that keep circulating
- How to find an adolescent and pediatric gynecologist
Dr. Holmes also addresses the impact of GLP-1 medications and the current cultural pressure around thinness, how to be your daughter's most trusted source of information, and three specific things parents can do right now to support a girl through puberty.
Whether your daughter is nine or fifteen, this episode gives you the foundation to talk openly, stay calm, and show up as the steady presence she needs.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Girlology website: girlology.com (includes the Dr. Momfidence AI resource)
- Book: Youology: A Puberty Guide for Everybody by Dr. Melisa Holmes
- Instagram: @girlology
- Find Jill's programs for parents at thenourishchild.com.
Summer should feel like a break. But for parents of kids between nine and fourteen, it often quietly unravels everything that kept their child healthy during the school year.
Sleep shifts later. Breakfast gets skipped. Screens fill the hours. Movement drops off. And by August, you're wondering how things got so far off track.
In this episode, I walk through what the research actually shows about what happens to children's health over the summer break, why tweens are especially vulnerable, and what one structural change can make a meaningful difference before the drift sets in.
If you want to go deeper, I'm also hosting a free live webinar in June where I walk parents through a complete summer health framework. The registration link is in the show notes.
If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps more parents find reliable, research-based information.
Food allergies in children are on the rise, but so are treatment options.
In this episode, I interview Christopher Parrish, a leading food allergy expert and researcher, about the latest treatments for kids with food allergies, including oral immunotherapy, biologic medications, and emerging therapies that may change the future of allergy care.
If you're a parent navigating food allergies, this conversation will help you understand:
- New treatment options for children
- How oral immunotherapy works
- The role of biologics in food allergy treatment
- What's on the horizon for safer allergy management
For more resources, visit the Latitude website: www.latitudefoodallergy.com
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Nutrition advice for kids can feel overwhelming right now. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle breaks down popular nutrition trends like seed oils, sugar, protein obsession, clean eating, and the Dirty Dozen list. She explains what parents actually need to know, what's worth paying attention to, and how to support a child's health without creating fear or rigid food rules.
What if the way we feel about our child's body matters more than anything we say?
In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by body image psychotherapist Zoë Bisbing to unpack what body image really is—and how it quietly develops in childhood.
We talk about the subtle, often unintentional ways parents influence their child's relationship with their body, and why even well-meaning efforts to "help" can sometimes backfire.
You'll learn:
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What body image actually is (and why it's more than appearance)
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The difference between body positivity and body neutrality
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Early signs your child may be struggling with body image
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Why some children are more vulnerable than others
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How parental "vibe" around food and bodies shapes kids more than words
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What to do if your child says, "I hate my body"
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When to seek professional support—and what therapy looks like
We also explore a powerful idea: that supporting your child's body image often starts with your own awareness, beliefs, and healing.
This episode will help you create a home where kids feel safe, respected, and supported in their bodies—no matter their size.
Family dinners can get complicated during the teen years. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle explains why teens' appetite rhythms change, why they may resist family meals, and how parents can maintain healthy habits and strong connection without pressure or conflict.
What is REDs, and why are more teen athletes at risk? Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
Low appetite in kids and teens can be completely normal, or a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, Jill Castle explains how to tell the difference and when under-fueling becomes a concern.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Lebovitz, co-author of Food Positivity, to explore why emotional safety at the table matters more than food rules—and what actually helps kids build trust with eating.
Most parents don't mean to shame their kids about food — but it happens more often than we realize. In this episode, Jill Castle breaks down the subtle ways food shame shows up at home, why it backfires, and how parents can shift toward supportive, emotionally safe feeding practices that help kids thrive.
When picky eating is extreme, it's rarely just about the food. Pediatric dietitian Katharine Jeffcoat explains how anxiety and sensory challenges impact eating, what helps beyond nutrition, and how to reduce pressure at the table—plus a simple "food science" approach to support progress.
A powerful reframe on child nutrition for 2026—why food alone isn't enough and how a whole-child approach supports lifelong health and well-being.
Fiber researcher, Joanne Slavin, discusses fiber for kids and why it's so important to their health.
Pediatrician and mom, Dr. Chrissie Ott, chats about the use of GLP-1 meds in kids and teens.
Let's talk turkey! Learn how to make Thanksgiving a positive experience to remember, especially if you have a picky eater or a child with high weight.
Feeding therapist, Kelly Komisaruk, chats about ARFID in kids and teens and the new treatment she's using to help them overcome anxiety about food.
Registered dietitian Cheryl Harris teaches us about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, in children, including how to manage symptoms with nutrition.
Registered dietitian, Shannon Leatherman discusses PANS/PANDAS illness and how nutrition can help reduce inflammation and help your child heal.
Registered dietitian, Sarah Schlichter shares actionable, real-world strategies that help parents increase their child's intake of fruits and vegetables without turning mealtime into a battle.
Jessica Setnick helps parents heal their relationship with food, what she calls the “inner eater,” so you can raise a competent eater.
Dietitian and Eating Disorder specialist, Sumner Brooks, shares insights about raising an intuitive eater in a diet- and body-focused culture.
Food scientist, John Hayes, discusses the research behind food preferences. Learn about our complicated food world and what you can (and cannot do) to influence your child’s food preferences.
Pediatric Dietitian, Malina Malkani, discusses the research behind, and benefits of, goat milk-based infant formula.
Dr. Krupa Playforth and Cinthia Scott, RD discuss their new book, Baby Leads the Way.
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From the very first bites to mastering the self-feeding journey, feeding expert Barbara Coven-Ellis gives us tips for helping children develop skills with eating.
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Sara Dean, a former fitness professional and gym owner, shares her reasons for leaving the fitness world.
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Learn about celiac disease in kids from a pediatric dietitian and a mom living with it. We'll cover key symptoms, diagnosis, and how to successfully manage the gluten-free diet for your child's health.
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Want to be more confident with feeding your kids? Understand the common reasons parents struggle with confident parenting and food.
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Lynn Fredericks, founder of FamilyCook Productions, shares her innovative work in nutrition education in the community and its impact on well-being.
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Food and agriculture thought leader, Charlie Arnot, explores the conflicting and confusing information about food and nutrition online and helps us find the truth.
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Body composition expert and obesity specialist, Dr. Robert Dubin, explains body composition and how too much body fat may affect health.
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Sweetness researcher Adams Berzins explains artificial and natural sweeteners and their role in reducing sugar intake.
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A pediatric dietitian’s wish list for how to make America healthy for all kids.
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Dr. Debbie Kennedy, a chef and PhD nutritionist, discusses the psychological benefits of cooking for children.
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Researcher Dr. Stephanie Anzman-Frasca shares easy parenting strategies for shaping good habits for kids.
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Jill’s husband, Jon Castle, joins the show to talk about feeding a family and the lessons they learned along the way.
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Registered dietitian and author, Malina Malkani, shares the latest on food allergy prevention in childhood.
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Dr. Devon Kuehn, neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer at ByHeart, chats about the future of infant formula, advancements in formula nutrition, and how to navigate the baby formula market.
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Registered dietitian and children’s book author, Dave Grotto, discusses trying new foods and building healthy eating habits in children.
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In this special episode, we shine a light on soy foods and the myths surrounding them. Three registered dietitian nutritionists, including myself, team up for an insightful podcast collaboration to discuss four common misconceptions about soy using the latest evidence-based research.
Joining me are Melissa Joy Dobbins, “The Guilt-Free RD” and host of Sound Bites, and Karen Collins, an expert in cardiovascular and cancer nutrition. Together, we break down myths like ‘soy increases breast cancer risk,’ whether soy has “feminizing” effects on boys and men, the belief that processed soy is nutritionally inferior to traditional forms, and concerns about seed oils like soybean oil.
We explore why respected health organizations support soy and share science-backed insights to help you see soy’s place in a healthy diet.
Tune in to learn the truth and gain a fresh perspective on soy foods and nutrition.
What You’ll Learn About Soy Foods with Karen Collins and Melissa Joy Dobbins:
4:42 Addressing the myth that processed soy foods are less nutritious than traditional options 05:50 Understanding public concerns and perceptions about processed foods 09:27 Insights from nutritional research on ultra-processed foods 23:16 Examining the myth that seed oils are harmful to health 26:33 Clarifying misconceptions about omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation 33:26 Debunking the belief that soy increases breast cancer risk 38:21 Reviewing research on soy and breast cancer survival rates 44:49 Dispelling the myth that soy causes feminizing effects in boys and men 47:57 Scientific findings on soy’s impact on male hormones 49:48 How to critically interpret nutrition research and avoid sensationalized health scares
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Dr. Reshma Shah, a plant-based pediatrician, helps us navigate and support our vegetarian teens.
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Dr. Zeena, a pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, chats about how she supports children with larger bodies.
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Sharon Lemons, a registered dietitian and autism specialist, chats about nutrition and feeding children with autism.
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Listen to Sara Dean, Creator of the Shameless Mom Academy and Shameless Leadership podcasts, interview Jill about how growing up with a smaller or larger body makes life more challenging for kids today.
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Dr. Emily Gordon, a Boston-area therapist specializing in teen mental health, joins me to talk about building healthy coping skills in teens.
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Sarah Ladden, registered dietitian and founder of Better Family Meals, explains how social media sets unrealistic standards for feeding kids and what parents can do to avoid feeling like a failure.
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Listen to Tanya Sheckley, Founder and President of UP Academy, a private school in San Mateo, CA, interview Jill about her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size, and how schools can positively influence health habits and body attitudes in children.
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Monica Reinagel, registered dietitian and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast, now in its 16th year, takes over the show as a guest host! She interviews Jill about her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size.
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Dr. Charlotte Markey, a researcher and expert in body image, is here to talk about her latest book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life.
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Dani Lebovitz, registered dietitian and founder of Kid Food Explorers, explains why our food and nutrition education approach with kids is problematic and how we can educate with inclusivity and support instead.
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Kendall Hampton, pediatric sleep specialist, walks us through some key strategies for helping children who don’t want to go to bed, get good quality sleep.
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Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity for the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA, shares the many programs aimed at ending hunger for children in the United States.
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Kelly Jones, a sports and media dietitian, talks about trends in sports nutrition with student-athletes. From creatine, energy drinks and RED-S, Kelly shares her insight and knowledge and sets the record straight.
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In this one-time counseling session, Jill helps a working mom who is simultaneously navigating babyhood and adolescence.
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Nina Crowley, the psycho dietitian, talks about the psychology of eating habits, health behaviors, and motivation and how these impact both parents and children.
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Jill explores true, physiologic hunger versus “head” hunger, and gives parents a series of questions so they can assess what’s going on and respond accordingly.
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Cheryl Pelletier, a speech-language pathologist and feeding professional, discusses feeding problems in children and how to find the right support for children who aren’t eating well.
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Jill reviews iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in kids and what parents can do to help.
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Jill reviews for easy tips for helping all children, especially those with large bodies, eat better.
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Jill reviews nutrition and feeding tips for parenting a child who is always hungry and overweight.
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Jill reviews 6 principles to keep in mind when introducing new foods to young children.
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Jill reviews the genetics of food approach in kids and revisits an interview with Dr. Alison Miller about child eating styles. Why are some kids more interested in food and others less so? Find out!
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Jill reviews how parent feeding may change when raising a child with a larger body. She chats about the genetics of being larger and the impact of restricting food.
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Jill has three wishes for the New Year for parents and anyone who cares about children.
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Jill reviews three simple ways to teach toddlers about food without stigmatizing and compromising their developing relationship with food.
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Jill reviews why kids sneak food and what parents can do about it. If your child is eating in secret, this is a must-listen!
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Jill reviews three labels adults place on kids about their eating, size, and activity levels, and the impact these have on children’s well-being.
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Jessica Setnick shares her insights on dysfunctional eating in children and what parents can do right now to protect them.
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Is it safe for children to be pescatarian? Understand the benefits, watch-outs, and potential mistakes when raising a pescatarian child.
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Ty Beal shares his research and insights on adolescent nutrition in the U.S. and globally. Sponsored by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
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Julie Hess shares how she planned a healthy diet pattern that meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans using ultra-processed foods.
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Jill answers a listener’s question about inlaws who constantly talk about nutrition, weight, and health when her toddler is around.
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Lori Taylor of The Produce Moms talks about making fruits and vegetables fun for kids.
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One of the easiest things you can do to help your child be a better eater (and all the reasons why)!
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In the quest for sustainable, unprocessed food, the consumption of raw milk is increasing. But is it a good idea for kids?
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Is aspartame bad for you? For your kids? Jill dives into the safety of aspartame for children and offers some strategies to ease your mind.
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Strength training is safe for kids under certain conditions. Jill Castle breaks down whether or not kids can lift weights and considerations for parents.
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Many kids are asking for Prime drink, but is it good for them? Jill Castle breaks down nutrition, safety, and other considerations about Prime.
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My baby won’t spoon feed! Jill Castle offers tips and advice for parents when their baby is refusing spoon feeding.
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Jill Castle recaps Season 7 of The Nourished Child podcast and shares some announcements for parents and professionals.
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Listener question: How do I handle it when my child wants to spend money on food? Jill Castle answers and offers resources for parents and their kids.
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JC Lippold discusses the cycle of shame in nutrition, fitness, and parenting and offers tips for minimizing shame.
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Listener question: How can I support a healthier body image in my child? Jill answers and offers resources for parents and their kids.
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Dr. Cara Palmer sheds light on the physical and emotional benefits of sleep for kids.
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Maya Feller discusses the importance of introducing children to cultural foods and the harms of food shaming and bias in promoting an unbiased approach to discussing nutrition.
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Dr. Nimali Fernando, also known as "Dr. Yum," talks about why cooking with preschoolers can be a fun and educational experience and how parents can involve their children in the kitchen to create healthy, delicious meals.
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Jill Castle talks about the new AAP clinical practice guidelines for children with larger bodies.
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Dr. Kendrin Sonneville talks about how body image and stigma lead to the development of eating disorders in children.
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Jill Castle talks about how to reframe your mindset as a parent who is feeding kids in 2023.
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We talk about weight stigma in kids with Rebecca Puhl, professor and researcher at the University of Connecticut and Deputy Director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.
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Occupational therapist Lara Dato discusses the sensory system and picky eating, highlighting how food sensory sensitivities affect pickiness.
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Dr. Rebecca Hasson discusses the power of physical activity and exercise for kids, the current recommendations, and the barriers to getting enough.
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Developmental psychologist Dr. Alison Miller discusses appetite traits, executive functioning, and stress, highlighting how these affect eating behaviors in children.
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Johane Filemon, an Atlanta-based dietitian and mom, discusses the history of black women breastfeeding, mothering a family, and how she keeps it all in balance.
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Angela Grassi, a dietitian and founder of the PCOS Nutrition Center, discusses PCOS in teens, including symptoms and treatment.
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Holly Blanc Moses, a mental health therapist, offers advice to help kids with ADHD, eating habits, and behaviors at the table.
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Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in self-compassion research and one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide, helps us embrace self-compassion as we raise children of all sizes.
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Dr. Lynyetta Willis discusses being triggered by well-meaning family members when feeding their child and co-parenting from different backgrounds.
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Jill Castle explores low energy availability (EA) and RED-S, including recent research about how it impacts the young, growing athlete.
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Jill Castle explores body challenges in children, including recent research about when kids put on extra body fat.
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Jill Castle explores eating regulation in children, including the parenting skills around feeding and food responsiveness.
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Jill Castle reviews the latest science on child brain development, including new and emerging nutrients, like polar lipids.
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Jill Castle reviews the latest science on extreme pickiness and ARFID, including the topic of disgust as a reason for not eating.
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Jill Castle reviews the latest science on becoming a better food parent, including the topic of fathers and food parenting.
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Dr. Charlotte Markey, author of Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys, discusses the growing concerns around body dissatisfaction in boys.
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Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, discusses the disease of obesity in children, weight stigma, heritability and advances in treatment.
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Dr. Devon Kuehn, Chief Medical Officer at ByHeart, talks about formula for babies and the innovations emerging in the infant formula market.
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Table talk is the language we use as we feed and interact with kids around the table. Author Stephanie Meyers guides us in optimal ways to converse with kids.
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Dr. Michael Georgieff talks about the role of iron in children and brain development.
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Dr. Michelle Segar discusses her book, The Joy Choice, and why building eating and exercise habits is different from what we’ve been taught.
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Psychologist Dr. Serena Messina discusses attachment as a cornerstone of children’s emotional regulation skills and well-being.
Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/156.
Dietitian Lauren Harris-Pincus talks about her journey of being a larger child, dieting, her experience at weight loss camps for kids, and how she helps others today in their journey to be well.
Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/155.
Child Psychologist Lori Fishman joins me for a conversation about why we should focus on wellness for kids who are larger instead of their weight.
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Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware (Feeding Littles) are on the show talking about toddler eating and much more.
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Learn about Ayurveda 101 and how you can apply one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh.
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From the Dietary Guidelines to ultra-processed foods, we look at the biggest nutrition stories and news of 2021.
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Dr. Noel Mueller shares the latest research on the infant microbiome and how to build a healthy infant gut from the start.
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Learn how to raise and feed plant based kids with Alex Caspero and Whitney English of Plant Based Juniors.
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How child temperament affects behavior and eating with parenting expert and author Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.
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Did you know kids learn how to eat?
Pediatric feeding therapist and co-inventor of EZPZ pediatric feeding products, Dawn Winkelmann, tells us how.
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Pediatrician Kelly Fradin from Advice I Give My Friends discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACES), how they affect health, and what makes a child resilient to trauma.
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Cookbook author and co-host of the podcast, Didn’t I Just Feed You?!, Stacie Billis chats about easy and fast back-to-school dinner ideas for the family.
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Author and pediatrician Whitney Casares of Modern Mommy Doc discusses work-life balance and how to establish an equal parenting partnership when raising children.
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Cookbook author Lacey Mauritz chats about cooking with the family and her Mother Goose inspired cookbooks for kids and families. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/143
From key nutrients to talking to your baby, there are many ways to nurture healthy baby brain development.
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Learn how to manage the child with autism and selective eating.
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Learn how to handle picky taste buds so that children explore all foods.
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Learn about emotional health and how to work with your child to be more emotionally balanced.
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Learn about the acronym “snacksmart” and how it helps parents raise kids with healthy snacking habits.
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Learn why girls body image issues are increasing and what parents can do about it.
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Learn about tips for keeping kids on a summer schedule. I’m talking about weight, healthy habits, and some ways you can maintain structure in your child’s summer break.
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Dr. Julie Mennella explains how children’s preference in food develops, evolves and influences eating choices and health.
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A special episode about my journey, the work I do, and where I am today (literally!).
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Learn how to use respond to baby feeding cues and set a foundation of trust and parent-child attachment.
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Dezi Abeyta, “The Dad’s Dietitian,” joins me to talk about how dads can be a positive role model for kids and help them establish healthy eating habits.
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Build your child’s autonomy at snack time through a variety of hands-on activities to encourage self-regulated eating and nutritious snack choices.
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Sharon Donovan, dietitian researcher and committee member of the 2020 DGA for Americans talks about the new infant and toddler guidelines.
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There’s been much progress in child health over the years. Dr. Perri Klass, author of A Good Time to Be Born, talks about child health and mortality.
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Do you have more than a picky eater on your hands? Learn about supertasters and what you can do to help them learn to like vegetables.
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Do BMI report cards help or harm a child? Dr. Kristine Madsen discusses the impact of using BMI measurements in schools.
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Learn how to reset your family health habits in 2021, from eating to sleep, exercise, and more.
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Hunger is still an issue for children and families during the pandemic. Learn about food dignity, blind privilege, and how we can all face our assumptions about food insecurity.
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Learn how to raise a smart snacker with The Smart Mom’s Guide to Healthy Snacking, a book to help parents and caretakers.
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I’ve got a history with candy and it’s shaped my relationship with sweets. Learn how to normalize and neutralize desserts for you and your family.
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Dr. Charlotte Markey discusses girls’ body image, how to parent through the tweens and teens, and her book, The Body Image Book for Girls.
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Discover the latest research and recommendations on early childhood nutrition, including nutrient needs, self-feeding, and baby food innovations.
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Liz Ward, RD talks pregnancy diet, food cravings, nutrients for a successful pregnancy, and prenatal supplements.
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Joan Salge Blake, RD, college professor and podcaster, discusses how weight gain in college happens, from increasing independence with food selections to stress and lack of sleep. Learn how young adults can be healthy in college.
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Dayle Hayes, RD and school food champion, discusses how schools stepped up to the pandemic, how COVID-19 impacted food insecure kids in school, the safety precautions of feeding kids in the lunchroom, and much more.
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One show that a lot of my listeners enjoyed was my episode with Catherine Pearlman, author of the book, Ignore it! I thought that perhaps your child’s behaviors might be annoying you right about now… or maybe you could use a pep talk, so I’m re-sharing this episode.
In this ep, Catherine Pearlman walks us through her method for creating good behaviors in our kids – the behaviors we want to see. She explains how every kid acts out sometimes, which can make it even more frustrating than usual to guide them on a path of healthy development. She coaches us in how to look the other way and simply ignore the attention-seeking actions from our children.
Not easy! But she does break it down in a way that makes it easier for all of us, especially what behaviors are acceptable to ignore, and what are not. One of her main points is to not reward bad behavior – and giving too much attention to it is rewarding to kids.
It’s a good thing she’s an expert in the psychological aspect of this – because it’s easy to think that if we work hard with our children on their negative behaviors, they will change…but Catherine Pearlman shows us that’s not the case.
You’ve gotta tune in to this one! And, remember, I’ll be back live in just a few weeks. Until then, take a listen.
There’s no denying that how we feel (sad, mad, or glad for example) may be tied to what we choose to eat and how we eat it. One of my personal favorite episodes this past year or so has been the topic of emotional eating. I had Melanie Smith, the Training Director of the Renfrew Center specializing in eating disorders, on the podcast to discuss the importance of teaching emotional regulation in children and how it relates to food and eating.
Melanie said, "Emotional regulation is the ability to understand the whole range of emotions that you’re having and to be willing to experience the ones that might be more difficult, but in a way that is proportionate to the situation."
For example, when your child gets mad, she has a healthy way to express and deal with that emotion, rather than shut down and refuse to eat. Or if she feels sad that she seeks human comfort rather than comforting herself with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. (Not that Ben & Jerry’s isn’t comforting but a habit of seeking comfort from their delicious products may not be a healthy, effective approach).
One of the things I reflected on after this interview – and became more sensitive to – was noticing how my own children navigated and regulated their feelings and emotions. I hope listening to this episode again (or for the first time) will bring that sensitivity to you as well.
Here she is!
I nerd out on brain development. All the changes that happen in the brain throughout childhood are simply amazing. Brain development has been a fascination of mine for quite some time. And not just what goes on in the infancy years. Quite a bit goes on throughout childhood and the teen years too. And, as a 50-something year old, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t just slightly interested in what happens to the brain as we age.
I’ve had two guest experts come on the podcast to talk about infancy and toddlerhood, and today, I’m recapping my interview with Dr. Bob Murray, a pediatrician who is equally fascinated with brain development in the early years.
Much of our success in life is due to a healthy, functioning, well-developed brain. And nutrition is a big piece of the healthy brain puzzle. It all begins in pregnancy, and after birth, what babies eat, how they are cared for and interacted with, all help to nurture a healthy brain.
I’ll let Dr. Murray fill you in on the rest. In the meantime, if you have a baby and it’s getting close to starting solids, I invite you to check out my book The Smart Mom’s Guide to Starting Solids, available in print or ebook on Amazon.
Enjoy the show!
When other relatives take care of your kids, your food choices for them and feeding routines can swerve off track. One of the questions I get from parents is around grandparents feeding their grandkids.
Parents complain or are distressed by their own parents or in-laws feeding their kids unhealthy food. Grandparents may give their grandchildren too many sweets. Or let them off the hook at mealtime and give them what they really want to eat, like pizza or chicken nuggets. Or, perhaps they blatantly violate nutrition values that have been expressed to them by the child’s parents.
Sometimes the dynamic around relatives feeding children, especially grandparents, can put parents in a quandary.
I tapped Dina Rose for this episode. Dina’s a sociologist and feeding expert who teaches parents, educators, and nutritionists about helping kids develop healthy, sustainable eating habits.
Over the summer, kids may see their grandparents a bit more, so I hope this episode will give you some guidance in this area. I’ll be back in September with a lineup of new guests and episodes. In the meantime, Enjoy!
What do you say to your child when he refuses to eat? When he throws a tantrum because what you served for his meal isn’t what he wants to eat? Or, what do you say when your child keeps asking for more food?
In my work over the years with parents, the question of what to say, or how to respond, comes up a lot. Parents don’t want to be the NO GUY or GAL all the time. I get it. I don’t want to say no all the time either. So, how can you say no without saying that word?
AND, how can you do this while expressing empathy for your child, set up and hold the line on expectations, and keep a cool head?
It’s not easy – but it is possible.
This episode is for you if you have a hard time saying no, or feel guilty saying no. You’ll get my 3 go-to responses to kids (and why they work), so you can hold limits and boundaries without feeling guilty.
And if mealtime battles are a reality in your house, check out my 2-hour workshop called Eat in Peace. It’ll help you get over the hump with family-style meals, manners training, and realistic expectations for everyone at the table (including mom and dad!). You can register for that over at jillcastle.com/eat-in-peace.
Remember, I’ll be back in the fall with live shows! Until then, I hope you enjoy this episode
The kids are home for summer and eating and feeding naturally intensifies. That structure associated with school is looser, and food options are influenced by heat, outdoor activities and yes, the sweet tooth. My bet is you’ll have to find a way to keep structure, boundaries and reasonable choices in place. That’s why I’m sharing this episode again – 5 feeding rules to help your child eat better. Some of these are intuitive, some not so much. All of them could be helpful to you.
If you’ve got time over the summer to dig a little deeper into nutrition and feeding, consider taking my fully revamped program The Nourished Child Blueprint. You can find it over on TheNourishedChild.com.
For now, I hope you’re off to a great summer. I’ll be back live next fall. Until then, Take a listen.
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, The Greenhouse Guru, explains climate change, the role of greenhouse gases, and how agriculture may play a helpful role.
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Learn what the child with ADHD needs you to think about so you feed holistically and nutritiously, enabling good growth, behavior, and learning.
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Learn how Faith Newsome overcame severe obesity with bariatric surgery and how she helps other teens through OCEANS Lifestyles.
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Ted Kyle helps us understand teen obesity as a health condition, while advocating for treatment and humane approaches.
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How to balance food and feeding your family during the coronavirus pandemic.
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GENYOUth CEO, Alexis Glick, talks about child food insecurity, coronavirus, and the partnership of the public and private sectors to help children achieve their greatest potential.
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Pediatric dietitian Rashelle Berry of The Marcus Center for Autism chats about selective eating, autism and the important role nutrition plays in autism.
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I’m chatting about the history of baby food, what’s important to know and think about as you begin the food for baby journey, and some guidance about your options, whether it’s spoon-feeding or baby-led weaning.
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Maryann Jacobsen discusses the risk of body dissatisfaction in girls as they move through puberty, offering guidance from her book, My Body’s Superpower: The Girl’s Guide to Growing Up Healthy During Puberty.
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Let’s dive into children’s growth: The growth spurt, growth charts, the role of growth hormone and how these relate with puberty, sleep and weight.
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Dr. Jennifer Harris helps us understand toddler milk, transition formulas and toddler snacks, sharing her research and insight on food marketing to young children.
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Join me on the podcast this week and discover how to instill healthy habits in your family from a young age by becoming a good food parent. I’m sharing 10 tips that cover every aspect of food parenting, how to encourage our kids, what parenting methods to avoid, and how to display the behavior you want to see from your children at mealtimes.
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Chrissy Carroll and I debunk common sports nutrition myths for young athletes and set the record straight using common sense and evidence.
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Bettina Siegel chats about her new book, Kid Food, and outlines the (many) obstacles parents face when it comes to raising healthy kids as well as the opportunities for making a better food world for kids.
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Learn the basics of parent effectiveness training so that you can become a respectful parent and raise children who trust you (and whom you trust).
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Books are a great gateway to learning about nutrition in a non-pressurized way. I’m reviewing several books and interviewing Shanon Morris, children’s book author.
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Dr. Laura Jana discusses toddler brain development, what to expect with toddler behavior and how best to support the brain and body growth of the toddler.
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Rebecca Scritchfield joins me for an in-depth conversation about her book, Body Kindness, and how we can apply this concept to our growing children.
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Join Bet Howrigan, dairy farmer, mom and teacher, as she talks about the demanding and busy life of a dairy farmer and school teacher. Learn what happens on a dairy farm and how to bring Fuel Up to Play 60 and other wellness programs into your school.
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As parents, we all struggle with balancing the needs of our children, our time constraints, and budgets. By now, you've probably heard how important it is to have time as a family over mealtimes. In fact, coordinating meals together can set your children up for a lifetime of dietary success.
Author, blogger, and Food Network personality Catherine McCord joins me to talk about finding time for family dinnertime and raising healthy children.
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On today’s show, I want to share some wisdom about overcoming barriers to healthy eating. Making time, learning new recipes, and other strategies can be crucial for reaching our familial goals while cooking efficiently and budget-friendly. As we talk about the 5 main barriers to healthy eating, we can learn to accommodate all the different wants and needs of our families.
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On today’s show, I’m talking to Catherine Pearlman, a clinical social worker and author of a wonderful book, Ignore It! We talk about how children view rewards (both positive and negative, material and non-material) and the structures behind habit formation. By ignoring the ways children test the boundaries of what is allowed or will be rewarded, you can see remarkable positive behavior shifts in your kids.
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On today’s show, we are talking with Lisa Leake, a mother, blogger, and author who has a new cookbook about eating healthier on a budget. She has been feeding her family on a more health-conscious and budget-friendly diet and it has made a massive difference for their lives. She is on the podcast to share some of her strategies for motivating your family to eat less processed foods while not breaking the bank.
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On this week’s podcast, I have occupational therapist Alisha Grogan of Your Kids Table to talk about sensory processing issues with special focus on how it impacts childhood eating. We discuss how you can identify and work with your child’s sensory issues so you can encourage healthier and more consistent eating.
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On today’s show, I want to talk about why it is so important to break free of food ruts and repetitive meals so you can be more involved and interested in what you’re eating. I have some easy tips to share so you can rotate in new foods and make eating a more positive part of your family’s routine.
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Raising a child is filled with all sorts of conflicting emotions - yours and theirs. On this week’s show, I have Melanie Smith, the Training Director of the Renfrew Center specializing in eating disorders, to discuss the importance of teaching emotional regulation in children and how it relates to food.
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On today’s show, I’m talking with Olympic silver-medalist Gevvie Stone about her own journey as both a rower and as a medical doctor. Join in on our conversation about goal setting and finding ways to balance the chaos of training for the Olympics and life. Gevvie has wonderful insights into the world of competitive sport and has some great advice for young athletes.
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Tune in to our conversation as we discuss the challenges and tools available for parents to raise healthy children in this day and age. Maureen has wonderful insights for curious parents into the world of child development and how to help your child become emotionally mature, confident and aware.
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Listen in as Katie and I discuss how cooking aides socializing, and the disadvantages of not preparing your kids for taking the leap to cook for themselves. She even has some advice for parents who worry that they’ve missed the boat and neglected exposing their teens to cooking. If you have someone in your family going off to college, this episode is a great insight into the next step.
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Join Dr. Stuart Phillips and I on the podcast this week as we discuss the convenience of using protein supplements, what the role of a protein supplement should be, how safe they are, how much you should be using, and which athletes will benefit from using protein supplements the most. If you’ve been going along with the advice that all protein supplements are bad, this podcast will set the record straight.
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Discover the benefits and drawbacks of protein and nutritional supplements, especially when dealing with young athletes. With information about how to balance a whole food diet and building muscle and athletic performance, this episode has all the tools you'll need to make informed decisions around your child's food intake.
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Heather and I talk about her research into the effects of protein on children and teens, how protein triggers satiety responses in the digestive tract, and ways to incorporate more protein into your family's diet. We share some high protein breakfast recipes and also discuss the potential pitfalls of too much protein for little ones. And we also chat about how best to get protein if you or your child is vegan or vegetarian.
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In this episode, I'm talking about the causes of constipation in children, what you can do about it, and what constitutes a normal bowel movement. I also discuss signs of constipation to watch for and why diet is often the most important factor in causing constipation.
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Dr. Murray and I talk about how a baby's brain develops in their first months of life, why parents often focus on individual nutrients rather than the whole nutrition package, and what you should keep in mind when creating your baby's meals. We also discuss feeding approaches and societal feeding trends we think parents should be wary of.
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I'm joined by two fantastic experts in this episode, Wendy Sterling and Casey Crosbie, to talk about eating disorders in children, their family-centered treatment program for EDs, and their Plate-by-Plate approach for nourishing a child through an eating disorder.
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In this episode, I share the top ten lessons I've learned about feeding from being a mom to four very different kids. I talk about the impact of personality and temperament on your kids' eating habits, and some of the techniques I used to keep my cool when I was feeding four children.
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Stephanie and I talk about some of the biggest challenges parents and toddlers face when it comes to snacking. We discuss why toddlers often snack so much, how to put together a healthy snack, and why you shouldn't simply rely on a single brand of snacks and treats for your little ones.
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Happy New Year! I'm so happy to have you as part of the Nourished Child community, whether this is your first time listening or your seventy-fourth. Instead of giving you the typical New Year advice that centers on diets, exercise plans, and that type of thing, I'm sharing some tips on motivation, mindset, and how to master feeding your child.
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Leslie, Amanda and I talk about common conditions they see in their patients, what they recommend right away in terms of small dietary and lifestyle changes, and some of the myths about nutrition they see patients struggling with. We discuss some of the challenges children and their families face in staying motivated and changing their habits, and Leslie and Amanda share their advice for parents who might have a child that's overweight.
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Dina and I talk about why it's so common for grandparents to feed kids sweets and treats and why parents shouldn't get too worked up about it. We also discuss the importance of talking to kids consistently and openly about their feelings around food and eating. Dina also shares when she thinks it's appropriate for grandparents and parents to have a more serious conversation about feeding (e.g. if grandparents are frequent, rather than occasional, caretakers) and why sharing treats can create such great memories for grandparents and children alike.
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In this short and sweet episode, I describe three key nutrients - fiber, protein, and fat - and share how you can build snacks around them that your kids will love. Healthy snacking can help with appetite regulation and boost the number of nutrients your child gets over the course of the day.
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In this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Nancy Buck, a developmental psychologist, educator, and mother of twin boys to talk about how separated parents can support their kids' nutritional needs without worrying about too many things outside of their control.
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It can be hard to come up with the perfect response to a picky, complaining, or extra-hungry eater on the spot. What do you say when a child is complaining about what you’ve made? Or the opposite — if they’re trying to snatch up their favorite food before everyone gets a taste? On this week’s episode, I’m sharing my three favorite go-to responses that can help calm your picky eater, your complainer, and your food-snatcher.
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My guest on this episode is Debbie Reber, an accomplished author, podcaster, and mother of a differently-wired son. Debbie has always been one to create what she can’t find out in the world, whether that be books for teenage girls or her more recent venture: a community for parents raising children with neuro-differences. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation about how raising a child with a neuro-difference affected Debbie’s perspective on education, nutrition, and parenting.
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Is your child involved in sports? If so, you know that sometimes the opinions of parents and coaches differ about how to fuel the athletes. My guest today is my dear friend Karla Reisch – a woman with three boys who all play soccer and ski avidly. Join us on the podcast this week as we discuss how the snacking landscape has changed over the years, how we should be fueling our athletes, and whether our kids are actually interested in snacking or not.
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Between work, traveling, and dealing with kids, it's easy to feel stress and even resentment around having to prepare dinner. My guest is Toby Amidor – a registered dietitian, recipe developer, and the author of Smart Meal Prep for Beginners, a book designed to help busy parents out by ensuring a time-effective way of nourishing their family properly. Toby is with us to share her wisdom, practical tips, and shortcuts to help us all reframe our mindset on making dinner.
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Today, we're taking on a back-to-school subject of packing lunches, and specifically whether or not your child should be independently packing their own lunch. The idea of letting your kids pack their own lunch might sound like too much freedom at first but stick with me here. I'm going to provide you with some tips to encourage your kids to make the right choices in packing their own lunch.
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The rise in male eating disorders is a difficult subject for some parents to understand, but I have a special guest this week, Dr. Barbara Greenberg, to try and shed some light on this lesser-discussed side of the eating disorder spectrum. Our boys are undoubtedly more vulnerable than has been widely accepted in the past, so it’s important that we address the issue now.
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Giving a child a choice about what they want to eat can generate a healthy interest in food from a young age that lasts into adulthood, but can it have a negative impact? On the show this week, I'm talking about how your child processes this question, how it serves them, how it does not, and what alternatives there are to such open-ended questions.
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Any parent of a middle school girl will tell you a major concern is whether their daughter is getting the food they need throughout the school day. I’m seeing an increase in the number of girls who don’t want to eat school lunch in front of other kids, backed up by comments I hear from students like, “Nobody’s eating school lunch.” This week, my guest Katie Hurley is going to help us dig into what is going on with our girls when they’re at school, eating school lunch, and what you can do to help.
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The seeds of many of the health problems that occur in this country are sown from a young age, often the result of a lack of information. This week on the podcast, we’re talking about implementing feeding rules to set your kids up in making positive food decisions that will hopefully stay with them for life. I’m sharing the five feeding rules that I use with my clients and in my own home and I break them down so anyone can follow them.
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My guest this week is Heidi Schauster – a nutrition therapist, certified eating disorders registered dietician and the founder of Nourishing Words Nutrition Therapy. Heidi has a wonderful book, Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self. She encourages health regardless of size and embodies eating and living for all. Tune in as Heidi shares some of the lessons from her book and we consider how they can be applied to children and their relationship with food.
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This week, we’re discussing a popular topic at the moment – raising and fueling athletes. The world of youth sports is littered with myths and inaccuracies when it comes to how we should be feeding our athletic children. I’m setting the record straight on the podcast this week so you can feed your children in a way that helps them perform to the best of their abilities.
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My guest this week, Stephanie Elliot, is the author of Sad Perfect, a book that tells the story of a 16-year-old girl with ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) and her struggles with disease, love, and recovery. While the book is classed as fiction, it is built upon the hard truths Stephanie endured helping her own daughter through this illness. Even if your child doesn’t suffer from such a disease, Sad Perfect provides a level of understanding we can all benefit from.
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I get a lot of questions from readers of my blog and listeners of this podcast, so today I will be taking the opportunity to dish out some answers regarding some very different scenarios. Using the framework that I use in my own practice and accounting for all aspects of your child’s life, I’m providing you with actionable advice that will holistically benefit your little ones. I’ve got tips regarding breakfast for kids, feeding picky eating athletes, and how to identify whether you are being overly restrictive when it comes to sweets and treats.
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Melissa Halas Liang joins me this week to chat about salty foods in our children’s diets. Melissa is here to give us some insight into how to counterbalance sodium intake with other foods and make smart choices. Hopefully, by listening to this episode, you will discover how you can lower your kid’s salty foods intake by learning what foods already contain unreasonable amounts of sodium.
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This episode, I’m welcoming Shira Gluck; a registered dietitian and a mom to help me launch a new segment on the show called Let’s Get Real! I’m showcasing the challenges and successes of real parents regarding nutrition. Hopefully, you will see that you can overcome the difficulties we all face when feeding our children. As a full-time mom of three selective boys, she used her training as a dietitian and managed to make food into a more positive experience for her sons and herself!
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There are many factors that can contribute to a child’s weight status, some of which we can change. I’m of the mindset that we will never gain traction in controlling childhood obesity until we can educate parents through the stages of childhood. There are many unhealthy methods out there for dealing with heavy kids, but today is all about how we can help heavy kids be stronger, sensitively and responsibly. They deserve to be secure in the body they live in, so as well as balancing nutrition, I want to discuss the importance of other aspects of you and your child’s lifestyle.
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Today, my guest, Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN, and I are talking about meal planning and healthy meal ideas. We address the daily grind of preparing meals, and how to make them easier and less stressful for you, moms and dads. Learn how to create a simple meal plan and how to set yourself up for success on those busy nights of sports, church, and other extra-curricular activities your family participates in.
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Today, I’m talking to Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson from Super Healthy Kids. Super Healthy Kids is a tremendous resource, created by two real moms, offering recipes that encourage parents to share healthy meals with their kids in a variety of ways. One of my favorite things about the Super Healthy Kids’ website is their focus on raising adventurous eaters! If you’re in a rut, struggling to add variety and nutritious foods into your go-to meals, or frustrated by “picky eaters,” you don’t want to miss today’s episode.
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In this episode, Chris Rosenbloom, a sports nutritionist I’ve worked with in the past and continue to admire, joins me to focus on easy nutrition tweaks to boost teen athletic performance. Chris and I both have practical, evidence-based approaches to teen nutrition, especially among teen athletes, so over the course of this episode you’ll be privy to simple, tangible approaches you can take to help your teen think differently about the food they eat.
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When families sit down together and eat a home-cooked meal, children are being shown healthy eating habits by example, and everyone has a chance to reconnect after a busy day. There are several hurdles to jump over to make it to the family table, especially if the practice is brand new for your brood. That is why I am so excited to have Liz Weiss of Liz’s Healthy Table podcast with me today to talk about how to overcome some of these obstacles.
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I’ve talked about family meals on other podcasts before, but I’ve never devoted an entire episode of my own show to this very important topic. In this episode, will outline how to serve Family-Style meals, give you some general principles for success, and answer some of my most frequently asked questions. Get ready to have your go-to guide for all things Family-Style Meals!
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When it comes to feeding babies and toddlers solids, there is conflicting information out there for parents. Feeding at this stage is incredibly important, so it is vital to be well informed. It’s lucky we have people like my guest, Natalia Stasenko, as an informed resource for parents who are ready to enter the brave new world of solids. Natalia Stasenko is a dietitian and feeding enthusiast who is on a mission to reach a wider audience about what she calls a Flexible Feeding style.
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On today’s very special episode I sit down with my daughter, Gracie. I know many of you were curious about how my feeding strategies have played out now that my kids are older, so what better way to get the full scoop than from Gracie herself? Today, she is going to share all of her perspectives on what it was like to grow up with me, as well as how she makes healthy food choices in college and balancing her diet on her own.
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I am lucky to have on the podcast today a fellow nutritionist, Leslie Schilling. Along with her co-author Wendy Jo Peterson, Leslie has recently published the book Born To Eat. This guide is all about teaching families how to have a healthy and balanced approach to nutrition. It emphasizes eating whole foods, eating together, and filling our diets with variety.
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This episode is a short and sweet one all about how to get your children prepped for the holidays. You’ll notice that the pressure you feel when the holidays come around is also a high-pressure time for children. They will be hugging and dining with more grownups, usually, than they are used to. They will be expected to sit at the table longer than usual and will be presented with food they aren’t used to seeing. I’ll share my best tips for helping your children make the most of their holiday season, keeping in mind your sanity too!
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Many children struggle with picky eating at one point or another, but current research trends show us that for some little ones, it is not just a phase, but a recognized disorder. Melanie Potock is a Speech Language Pathologist and a feeding expert. She is a champion of early intervention, the author of many books, and a supporter of parents who are dealing with extreme picky eaters.
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If you find yourself cooking multiple meals, or fighting a daily battle with your child to eat something other than hot dogs, then this episode is for you! Today, I had the chance to chat with my friend Dr. Natalie Muth. Through her philanthropy, healthy weight clinic, and her own pediatric practice, Dr. Muth merges together her extensive knowledge of nutrition and medicine to encourage parents and children to have a healthy relationship with food.
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To make the best decision for your family, you need to understand milk nutrition. Especially for families with younger children, it is essential to know your alternative nutrition so you can ensure the rest of your child's diet compensates for the protein and calcium deficits. It's time to make an informed decision that upholds your child’s nutritional needs and personal preferences.
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I have invited none other than Nancy Clark onto the show this week. Nancy is the authority on sports dietetics. She is the best-selling author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, one of the pioneers of performance nutrition, and a frequent supporter of athletes and teams nationwide. Nancy’s goal is to help her clients feel confident while eating whole, energizing foods to fuel their practice.
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Let’s get into the mind of a champion. How do champions think? And how can your young athlete think like a champion? Dan Walsh is a former US National Rower and an Olympian. I invited Dan to come on the show because I’ve always been impressed with his attention to nutrition. As a coach, Dan hammers home the importance of nutrition for training and competition and sends the message to his rowers that nutrition is vital to success.
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I am continuing with the theme of school lunch and tapping Brian Wansink for his perspective, particularly in the area of Smarter Lunchrooms. In this episode, not only does Brian discuss The Smarter Lunchroom Movement – or how the design, flow and layout of school lunchrooms can influence healthier food choices– he also dishes on feeding his own kids.
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I’m so excited to have Donna Martin, RD on the show today to talk about school nutrition. Donna and I talk about school nutrition, breaking down the basics around the school lunch program, the strengths of the program, where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and where the school lunch program is headed, as well as the daily challenges of being a school nutrition director, her career and more.
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I’ve been getting a few questions here and there, so I thought I’d devote a show to answering them! In this episode, I unpack the recent news about lead in baby food, clear the air on what breastfed toddlers need for nutrition during their second year of life, and answer a question about choosing the right milk for a child who has a milk allergy.
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Get kids cooking! We all know cooking with kids is a boon for helping build autonomy with food selection and eating, increase self-esteem, and encourage food knowledge. I chat with Jodi Danen, RD, creator of Create Kids Club, and dish on ways to keep family meals simple, get kids in the kitchen and more.
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Just like you approach meals, you need a strategy to help your child snack better. With the average child snacking about 4 times per day, it’s no wonder snacking contributes about 600 calories or 27% of their daily caloric intake. Today’s episode details my 8 tips for helping you develop a snack strategy that will help your child eat nutritiously at snack time and better regulate his overall appetite and eating.
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Let’s talk about food allergies in children! A lot has been happening in this area – from new research findings, which have changed the way we introduce foods to our youngest children, to ground-breaking research in the treatment of food allergy. I asked Marion Groetch, a registered dietitian and food allergy expert located in New York City, to give us all the latest and greatest updates and strategies for managing food allergies in children.
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Is caffeine the new drug for kids? Get too much and yes, just like a drug, a child can overdose and experience negative side effects, even death. Today kids are getting more of it at younger and younger ages. Caffeine can have dangerous effects on children and teens. We’ll dive into caffeine and kids: the food sources, the side effects, the recommended caffeine intakes for kids of all ages, and how to monitor your child’s caffeine intake.
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We all want our kids to learn about nutrition. We can teach kids about nutrition through healthy eating activities. I chat with pediatric dietitian and author, Connie Evers, about how we can use healthy eating activities to teach children of all ages about nutrition.
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Food rewards are one way to get kids to eat nutritious foods or a certain amount of food. But is using palatable foods a good way to incentivize children to eat? Researchers have studied their impact on children’s eating, food preferences, and relationship with food and I cover it in this episode.
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Kate Scarlata, RD joins me on The Nourished Child podcast to talk about the Low FODMAPS diet for kids. We dish on what this diet is, who it’s for (and for whom it isn’t), and the best ways to manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, in children. Kate is a registered dietitian, mom, runner, author and low FODMAP diet educator. She’s on a mission to spread global awareness of the low FODMAP diet for those who suffer with functional gut disorders.
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Are there foods that are off-limits in your home? Foods you won’t allow your child to eat? Foods you consider unhealthy, toxic, or “bad” for your child? Today I’m talking about food restriction – the controlling feeding practice parents may use to encourage healthier eating–and forbidden foods—those foods that are high-fat, high-sugar, relatively low-nutrient foods such as sweets, chips and sodas. How you handle those foods you consider taboo for your child to eat? Do you forbid or restrict them?
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Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a friend, a relative, or a healthcare provider, you probably know of a child with Type 1 diabetes. In this episode, I talk with Sylvia White, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who lives in the Memphis TN area. She’s been a RD for over 25 years and specializes in diabetes. Her three children, two of which have type 1 diabetes, have inspired and informed her work.
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The thin child can cause great worry to his parents. Sometimes, parents use ineffective strategies to get their child to gain weight and grow, including negative feeding practices, in an attempt to get them to gain weight. From toddlers to teens, the thin child who is not eating enough is just as much a concern to a parent as the child who overeats. If your child is thin and you are worried about whether she is getting enough nutrition, this show is for you.
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Kids experience distraction, external pressures to eat more (or less), and are even the subject of parent fears surrounding eating certain foods or eating too much, and as such, it’s easy for them to fall down the rabbit hole of mindless eating. In this episode, I chat with Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD and author of the book, How to Raise a Mindful Eater. She gives us tools and tips for raising a mindful eater in a world that tends to be mindless when it comes to eating.
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Finding that perfect balance to support growth, athletic performance, and a healthy weight can be a difficult task, especially when dieting and supplements enter the picture. In this episode, you will learn the ins and outs of dieting and supplement use in young athletes, from the risks and downsides, to the influence of peers and parents.
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Childhood food insecurity has far-reaching effects on the growth, development and academic potential of the young child. Food assistance programs and affordable food are critical to the health and well-being of food insecure children and help remedy child hunger. In this episode, I talk with registered dietitian and food insecurity expert Clancy Harrison about childhood food insecurity and affordable food.
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One of the most frustrating things for a parent is when kids won't eat. We hear a lot about overeating, but what about when your child won’t eat enough or a healthy balance of foods? There are reasons kids won't eat, and it's not always because they don't like the food that's offered. In this episode, I look at some of the most common reasons kids won't eat.
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The idea of food affecting behavior and attention has been around for decades. Certain foods help our children learn, focus and behave in a world full of distraction while others, such as artificial food dyes, seem to hinder these skills. I chat with food dye researcher Laura Stevens in this episode and uncover what we know about artificial food dyes, ADHD and our food supply.
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It’s the end of the year. Do you set family nutrition goals or are you of the resolution mind-set? I, myself, am of the goal mind-set. I believe you have to look back in order to look forward. How you move forward may differ from person to person. In this episode, I cover the gifts and gaffes of 2016 for me, and talk about the virtues of goal setting for the coming year.
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Teen talk –a tricky topic when it comes to raising good communicators. Why? Communication can shut down, become dysfunctional, or send unintended messages, especially in the teen years and with the job of parenting. In this episode, I speak with Nicole Burgess, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and creator of the Launching Your Daughter Podcast, about raising daughters who are strong, assertive and good communicators.
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What if you could make a better breakfast with breakfast recipes that are super fast and nutritious, delicious and a home run every time? Today’s guest has just the book you need! Katie Morford, author of Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, has a cookbook focused on fast and fabulous breakfast recipes your child will love.
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At a time when rates of osteoporosis are climbing and the consumption of calcium and vitamin D are suboptimal, the question of bone growth in children is a natural one. How do we ensure children are developing healthy bones during childhood? In this episode, I dig into this questions and more in my interview with Dr. Taylor Wallace.
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Need some new and creative lunch ideas? How about a lunch box packing app you can’t refuse and the story of a mom’s entrepreneurial journey? Meet Gillian Fein, my guest in this episode of The Nourished Child podcast, and the creator of LaLa Lunchbox and LaLa Breakfast, the meal planning apps that make raising the next generation of healthy eaters possible!
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Certainly, good eating habits, as well as general food habits, are some key signs of a healthy relationship, but there’s more to the story. What about body image? What about the influence of media and well-intentioned healthcare providers? I dig into all these questions and more in this with Julie Duffy Dillon. She is the creator of the Love, Food podcast, a registered dietitian, licensed therapist, and mom.
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First food for baby and toddler is fundamental for your child’s future health. Yes, what your child eats early on can lay the foundation of food preferences, healthy eating and more. In this episode, I interview Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., a nationally recognized nutrition consultant, speaker, journalist and author of The Baby and Toddler Cookbook: Fresh Homemade Foods for a Healthy Start.
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Snacking outside of the home can wreak havoc on your child’s healthy diet. In this episode, I talk with Sally Kuzemchak, the dietitian and blogger behind Real Mom Nutrition, about keeping it real and keeping a perspective on feeding kids, especially when it comes to snacking. Whether you’re worried about the sports fields, school or camp—you name it, Sally dishes out advice and highlights her new book, The Snacktivist’s Handbook.
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Do you make more than one meal at night to accommodate the varying preferences of your family? A back-up meal (or an alternate dish) whenever your child won’t eat, or refuses to eat what’s on your table? If this sounds like you, you may have fallen into the Short-Order Cook Syndrome. Listen in for tips and strategies to beat it without losing your time, patience and sanity.
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Sweet temptations lurk everywhere—parents don’t stand a chance at striking a sugar balance with kids unless they have some strategies and boundaries in place. And, no, eliminating all sweets doesn’t work. But, I’m going to share with you what does work. Learn about the sugar balance for kids and how to strike it, along with some simple strategies to maintain sweets in the diet without wrecking it.
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As your little one starts to branch out in the world, you may find yourself packing lunches. Of course, creating healthy lunch boxes for little ones is the overall goal, as these help transition your child to a bigger food world, while supporting the healthy eating foundation you’ve set up at home. I have just the right person to help—registered dietitian and lunch packing pro Holley Grainger–who is on the show talking about healthy lunch boxes for little ones.
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Kids may experience difficulties during their childhood and need extra support to work through challenges such as picky eating, behavioral challenges, and even an eating disorder. Play therapy helps the child navigate and communicate their emotions, no matter how challenging. In this episode, I interview Jackie Flynn, registered play therapist, about the ins and outs of play therapy and how play therapy helps the child.
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Young athlete snacks are an important ingredient in athletic success. Yet, the snacking culture on and off the fields threaten the health and athletic endeavors of many young athletes. What should you feed your young athlete before he heads to practice? Which nutrients are critical and what foods are best to eat? Learn about the nutrients and food combinations that will take your athlete’s performance up a notch.
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In our society today, the value system leans toward being fit and trim–for health and appearance. If your child carries extra weight he or she may be subjected to weight teasing, weight talk, and feel pressure to lose weight. Today I explore the some of the current ways of handling children and their weight, with attention to prevention, treatment and weight acceptance, highlighting the pitfalls and possibilities.
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School food should be your ally, not your enemy! Learn what it takes to help your child eat healthy school lunch, and let school lunch, parties, and the concession stand work for you and your child.
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Stay calm and carry on…or so they say. Easier said than done when it comes to the picky eater. Does it really matter how you behave around the picky eater? Yes, it does. Today, I talk about how you can gain a fresh picky eating perspective and stay calm and collected using my sanity-saving picky eating secrets.
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Food choices in the first 2 years of life help to establish the future health and intellect of your child. Why? The top baby nutrients have a critical role in overall growth, development and brain growth. Yes, what you feed your child–breast milk, formula and solid foods–impact your child’s growth, health and future intellect. In this show, I cover the top baby nutrients you need to know and watch in the first two years of life.
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You know I’m not all about food as the answer to healthy eating for kids, but I am about making it easier for you, and for your child to eat healthier, no matter how you define that. Upgrading your child’s food helps you get your nutritious food system in place. With a functional and nutritious food system supporting your child’s health, you’ve automatically made it easier on you, and your child, to learn about nutritious food, and eat it, without issue.
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The feeding style you use every day really matters. Maybe you don’t know what a feeding style is, or perhaps you’re not sure what your tendencies are…you are in the right place today, because I am defining it all in this show. This episode takes you through the feeding styles and their associated feeding practices, such as rewarding, restricting and pressuring. You’ll also get information about the most effective feeding style and how to modify your approach to be more in line with it.
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We live in a world where food is everywhere…from online recipes and cooking shows to the ever-present food options everywhere your child goes (school, doctor, church, sporting events)….it’s hard to figure out the right nutrition and food balance you should strike for your child. Today, I’m talking about the food balance you can strike for a happy, healthy and nourished child.
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Nourished Child podcast, a show about childhood nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs (challenges!) of raising a healthy child in today’s world. From picky eating to overeating, athletes to couch potatoes, and the developmental changes through the (sometimes long) 18 years of childhood, The Nourished Child is ready to tackle the topics that will help you succeed in raising a healthy child, inside and out.
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From picky eating to overeating, athletes to couch potatoes, and the developmental changes through the (sometimes long) 18 years of childhood, The Nourished Child with Jill Castle RDN is ready to tackle the topics that will help you succeed in raising a healthy child, inside and out.
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