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This week I picked the brain of Kate Strickler from Nap Time Kitchen, mom of 4 and cooking lover. She and I have bonded over working smarter not harder, and finding joy in your home no matter its size or decor (or lack thereof).  In this episode, you’ll be inspired to let go of unrealistic expectations for yourself and lean into the season of life you are in. Kate’s insight and passion for reducing the burden on moms will leave you feeling more supported in your home life. And, you’ll get actionable tips on how to make your kitchen work better for you (without having to buy a thing). Check out her Home Reset, the first episode is free! Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

If you have a picky eater and ever wondered, “is there any future in which I don’t feel like I’m failing at mealtimes? Will I ever be free from stressing over everything they refuse to eat?” Sarah and Ryan, parents of 2 kiddos, one being a very picky eater, talk about all the improvements they’ve experienced in their home after taking the Simple Steps to Picky Wins course. Listen in to hear what has changed for them! Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Becoming a parent changes you. Your day to day life looks COMPLETELY different than before, and the demands on your time are unparalleled. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking that you don’t feel like yourself, things feel too hard, or you’re experiencing feelings you never had before (like rage, anxiety, and depression), you might wonder if therapy is right for you. Mental health is one of my #1 priorities because I’ve gone through my own journey that has freed me to live life the way I want to. Today’s special guest is the founder of an extremely popular social media account, Dr. Ashurina Ream of Psyched Mommy.  Regardless of whether you became a mom yesterday or 10 years ago, today’s episode is for all moms who are curious to hear about: How do you know if you need therapy?What are common reasons that moms seek out therapyIs there a certain type of therapy to look for? Or a certain level of credentials in a therapist?How do you find a therapist?What if you don’t like your therapist? How do you tell them?How do you know if therapy is going to work?What resources are out there for people who can’t afford therapy or their insurance doesn’t cover it? Follow Dr. Ream @psychedmommy on Instagram! Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Growth charts from the pediatrician may leave you with some questions or concerns, so I talked with pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin from @pedsdoctalk all about toddler weight and what you actually need to know about their percentile. Disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only, please consult your child’s healthcare provider for any concerns related to their health. Here is what we will cover: What is a growth chart and why does it matter?All the things you might hear at your doctors office What it means if they are high or low on the chartProblems with labeling kids based on their percentilesHigher percentile versus being overweightLower percentile versus being underweightShould you be weighing your child at home?Should I be worried if my child is above 100% or a very low percentile? Dr. Mona Amin is a practicing Board Certified Pediatrician and mom who you can find at @pedsdoctalk on instagram or at pedsdoctalk.com. She’s a first-generation Indian American with an undergrad degree in Psychobiology from UCLA, and attended medical school at ATSU-SOMA in Arizona. Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Morning Meditation for WomenStart your day with a moment of mindfulness with the Morning Meditation for Women podcast.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Food allergies scared the poop out of me when I was a first time mom with a baby, and it’s one of those things that the more you know about it, the less afraid you will be, and honestly it’ll be less likely your baby develops severe food allergies when you know more about it because early introduction is hugely important. Today we’re talking to Meghan McMillin, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), she’s also a mom to kids with food allergies so I could not think of a better person to talk to about all of this. In this episode we cover… What are the signs and symptoms of food allergies in babies?Could the symptoms be caused by something else besides food, too?If they are breastfeed, what foods in your diet could cause symptoms?How do you successfully do an elimination diet when breastfeeding a baby with potential food allergies?This episode was sponsored by Skout Organic. Create your own box of delicious snack bars for your kids here and use code KACIE for 20% off. Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Since beef is something people often think they need to restrict or avoid, I asked special guest & nutrition expert Keli Hawthorne, MS, RD to share what the research says about beef, specifically for young kids! Keli Hawthorne is a Registered Dietitian and the Director for Clinical Research for the Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.  In this episode, I asked Keli about: the health benefits of beef and which cuts she recommends the differences between organic and grass-fed beefhow much beef is appropriate for babies and young children, and how to serve beef to your littles View the research that supported Keli’s answers here. This episode was sponsored by Beef Loving Texans, but all opinions expressed are our own! I love beeflovingtexans.com for family-friendly recipes, like this Baby Friendly Meatloaf,  Slow Cooker Beef Ragu and this Beefy Taco Casserole.  Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Morning Meditation for WomenStart your day with a moment of mindfulness with the Morning Meditation for Women podcast.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Does your child actually need a multivitamin? Today I’ll walk you through why your little one may or may not need to take a daily multivitamin, and what common nutritional gaps I see in kids’ diets (and how to address them). Plus, I talk about why you need to be careful with the supplement industry, and have your guard up when you hear influencers promoting vitamins & supplements! To read more about vitamin recommendations for kids, go to: The Best Multivitamins For Toddlers (And Does Your Kid Really Need One?) blog post or here for more about vitamin D  Best Vitamin D Drops for Baby – Dietitian’s Top Picks If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & mom of 2 with a Master of Clinical Nutrition. On my podcast you’ll get realistic tips to make feeding your little ones easier, from a down to earth mom who gets that feeding kids well is easier said than done! But it’s not all food here, we also chat with guests on parenting & mom life, too. I hope you’ll stick around! Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dinnertime with toddlers is like herding cats – except worse, because you also probably had to field a tantrum 5 minutes ago and you have zero chill left in you. And then they don’t even EAT anything you made and you want to say, as my son does, “WHAT THE FLIP?!”   Believe it or not, there are 5 very common reasons why I see littles not eating at dinner. Listen to today’s episode to see which of these might be the culprit in your house! 

Carbs! They just might be your toddler or preschoolers love language and today I’m talking about what too much carbs actually looks like, when carbs are a problem, and how to feel about your little one’s obsession with all things carbohydrates. In this episode, I’ll answer:  How much of their diet should be carbohydrates?Should you limit grains or starchy carbs?Should you limit sweets?Protein and fiber boosting alternatives to traditional carbsWhy are kids obsessed with carbsWhen is their carb intake a problemResources from the Blog: Foods to Help With Constipation in Toddlers High Fiber Foods for Toddlers How Much Sugar is Okay for Toddlers? Picky Eater Starter Guide Episode 11: If your child is obsessed with sugar: How to fix it. 

Jessica has 12 years of experience in education and 22 years of experience working with children. She was recently named school counselor of the year in 2021-2022 for the Richardson School Division, a large school district in Dallas/Fort Worth. Currently, she works with children from Pre-K to sixth grade or four to twelve-year-olds. Her passion is teaching students coping tools for anxiety and helping them better understand how their brains work. In addition to counseling, Jessica also shares lifestyle and wellness tips through her Instagram and blog at Love You More Too. In This Episode, We Discuss… Defining Anxiety For Kids (02:40)Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety In Children (04:10)When To Seek Help For Your Child’s Anxiety (06:20)How to Help Your Anxious Child (08:45)Should You Talk About Your Child’s Anxiety In Front Of Them? (09:06)Techniques To Help Your Kids Manage Their Anxiety (10:15)The F-E-E-L Technique (14:45)The Laddering Technique (16:25)The Mindfulness Technique (17:39)Anxiety Tools For Kids (19:30)Activities For Children With Anxiety (23:25)Chase Your Dreams with Brayden ChaseThis podcast is for kids, features kids, and is hosted by a kid, Brayden Chase! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Once your little one hits the 12-month mark, they become a full-on toddler. And when they become toddlers, we want to start weaning them off formula. (Side note: Isn’t that wild? We get one baby year. Like who gave them permission to stop being the baby I brought home?!)   Anyway…stopping formula sounds nice and simple, right? But it brings up SO many questions. Can you move them off formula early? Do you jump straight into milk? Cow’s milk? Soy milk? Bottles? Sippy cups? Straw cups?! It’s a lot to figure out.   If you’re here, don’t worry, mama. Because, in this episode, we go through it ALL! In This Episode, We Discuss… When Should Your Baby Stop Drinking Formula (01:22)Making the Switch From Formula to Milk (02:05)Why You Shouldn’t Take Them Off Formula Early (05:00)How To Wean A Baby Off Of Formula (08:30)Baby Formula: The Cliffs Notes (10:09)

Mama, but I’ve had so many moms asking me about popular ‘kid snacks’ wondering if they are actually healthy. Sometimes it’s nice to give your kids a quick and easy snack you know they’ll love and will actually eat (Oof!) But then we can start to spiral “Should I be letting them eat that? Is this bad for them? Am I a bad mama?” to make things even harder (as if being a mom isn’t hard enough) the internet is full of people claiming things like vegetable oil is the WORST thing you can put in your body. Or other moms saying, “I would never let my kid eat that!” Cue the unavoidable parent guilt. The worst part is that trying to figure out if something is healthy isn’t always easy.    Today, we are talking about the popular snack, Goldfish. We’ll look to answer the question–are Goldfish healthy–by diving into what they’re actually made of. We’ll also discuss how I would recommend serving them and why some of the other similar options aren’t all that different. So grab a bowl of goldfish or your favorite snack, and let’s dive in! In This Episode, We Discuss… Are Goldfish A Healthy Snack? (01:15)What’s Actually In Goldfish?  (03:51)What Ingredients Should We Avoid In Our Diets? (06:00)Are Whole Grain Goldfish Any Better For Us? (10:07)Are Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies Healthier Than Goldfish? (11:27)Processing The Idea Of Allowing Processed Foods (11:45)