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What if the reason your child is still picky has almost nothing to do with the food? You’ve tried the “just one bite.” You’ve made the backup meal. You’ve kept offering the broccoli. You may have even told yourself, Maybe they’ll just grow out of it. But there may be something happening underneath the picky […] The post Before You Try Another Picky Eating Trick, Listen to This [this episode will DELETE soon] appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

Summer is here, and that means more sunshine, more chaos… and yes, more mealtime curveballs. In this episode, we’re diving into a few key things that tend to trip parents up when the weather warms up. Think of this one as your unofficial guide to navigating summer with your picky eater—without losing your mind. In […] The post Summer Feeding Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

My best summertime picky eating tips shared! Outdoor high chair linked here Popsicle molds linked here and here Loving the podcast but looking for more? Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping you change the mealtime environment in your home (make sure to watch my stories where I teach and […] The post Picky Eating in the Summer [Must Try Tips and Tricks] appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

Your kid won’t wear jeans. They melt down over brushing teeth. They refuse to try soccer even though they’re fine at practice. And oh yeah—they’re also a picky eater 🤔 What if I told you these aren’t separate problems? What if they’re all connected? In this episode, I’m breaking down the pattern I’ve been seeing […] The post Why Picky Eating Isn’t Just About Food (And What It’s Really Telling You) appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

“It brings the fun back to the table.” 🥹 One of my students said this after reversing picky eating, and honestly? It’s one of my favorite wins ever. Because here’s the thing—when you’re in the thick of picky eating, you’re thinking about the immediate stuff. Getting them to eat vegetables. Stop making two separate meals. […] The post The Ripple Effects of Reversing Picky Eating™ (That No One Talks About) appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

“They’re just being stubborn.” “They’re so defiant.” “They dig in their heels and won’t budge.” 😤 If you have a strong-willed picky eater, this episode is for you. Here’s what I wish I could scream from the rooftops: Picky eating isn’t the problem. There’s something underneath causing the behavior. And sometimes? That something is temperament—your […] The post The Strong-Willed Kid Who Won’t Eat: How to Get On Their Team (Not Fight Them) appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

Just keep serving it and they’ll eventually eat it.” “Wait until they’re hungry enough.” “It’s just a phase.” 🙄 If you’ve been following these well-meaning tips and your kid is STILL picky, this episode is going to hit different. I’m breaking down the lesser-known misconceptions about picky eating that are keeping parents stuck—the ones we […] The post “Just Keep Serving It” Is Bad Advice—Here’s Why Your Kid Still Won’t Eat appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

“You’re creating a picky eater.” “It’s the parents’ fault.” 😤 If you’ve ever heard this (or thought it about yourself), this episode is for you. I’m tackling the most guilt-inducing belief in the picky eating world: that parents CAUSE picky eating. And I’m here to tell you—it’s mostly BS. Here’s what’s actually true: You didn’t […] The post The Picky Eating Blame Game: What’s Actually True (And What’s Not) appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

Do you know what to do when your littles all of the sudden do not want to eat a food they have loved in the past? I give tips and ideas of why this might be happening and how to handle it. Ready to learn how to help your littles eat new and more foods? […] The post Why they stop eating foods they used to eat appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

“Just wait it out. It’s just a phase.” 🙄 Sound familiar? That’s what Millie’s pediatrician told her when she complained that her daughter had stopped eating. So she waited… and waited… and waited. Until she finally decided she was DONE sitting on her hands hoping something would magically change. In this special New Year’s episode, […] The post From Barely Eating to “Heaps of Food” in One Month appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

You’re asking a reasonable thing. Your kid refuses. You get frustrated. They melt down. Sound familiar? 😤 Here’s the plot twist: what if the problem isn’t that your kid is being stubborn—it’s that you’re unknowingly asking them to do something their brain literally can’t do yet? In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 things parents […] The post 3 Things You’re Asking Your Picky Eater to Do That They Literally Can’t appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

If you could go back and start over with your picky eater, what would you do differently? 🤔 In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 things I wish I’d known from the beginning—whether your kid just started getting picky, you’re in the trenches right now, or you’re trying to prevent it with a baby who’s […] The post If I Had to Start Over with my Picky Eater appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

Today, we’re focusing on ‘safe foods’ for toddlers. We’ll discuss why these foods are essential for picky eaters and strategies for when your child only wants to eat their safe food or suddenly rejects it. This episode provides practical tips for introducing new foods and maintaining a balanced diet. Join me as we tackle these […] The post Safe Foods Secrets for Picky Toddlers appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

In this episode, I’m tackling the 5 most common phrases parents hear about picky eating and the 5 things we often say to our picky eaters—revealing the surprising thread that connects them. Together, we’ll break down what these phrases really mean, why they show up so often, and how understanding them can actually help you feel more empowered at […] The post 5 Common Phrases Debunked appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.

We’re keeping it quick and powerful today with a rapid-fire Q&A 💥—three of the most common picky eating questions I’ve been getting lately (and the answers that’ll change everything for your mealtimes). In this short but packed episode, I’m tackling:👉 How to know if you’re accidentally making picky eating worse (and why it’s not your […] The post The Real Reason Your Child Refuses Dinner appeared first on Nutrition for Littles.