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Are you constantly running to the store and finding yourself buying the same things over and over again? Dr. Kristin shares some helpful strategies she uses to avoid those checkout lines. This will not only help you get your kitchen organized, but really pinpoint those items you commonly use and get you in the express lane at the store. See the full list at www.kristinsaxena.com! 

The cost of food is soaring as inflation continues to rise and we’re all feeling it in our pocket books. We have people to feed. So what can we do to lower these expenses? Erin Chase of $5 Dinners, has been cutting costs left and right at the store. She joins Dr. Kristin to share her strategies on how to make affordable meals and what to look out for when you’re cruising the store aisles.   Learn more about Erin Chase and her budget friendly family meals at www.5dollardinners.com!   Learn more about Dr. Kristin and the podcast at www.kristinsaxena.com!

Millions of families are feeling the strain of the baby formula shortage. Parents are struggling to find solutions. Dr. Kristin talks about what caused this mess to begin with and what’s being done to solve the crisis. She also shares strategies you can use to help those in need and what light is at the end of the tunnel. Learn more about Dr Kristin at www.kristinsaxena.com! 

We have so much on our plate. From being a spouse, working 9 to 5, a sibling, a parent… The list goes on and on and it’s hard to keep pace without feeling guilty for not fulfilling those roles ideally. Joining Dr. Kristin in the studio are members of the Mom Squad; Becca Sudbeck, brand strategist for Nebraska Furniture Mart and Jaya Maniktala, DDS and owner of Husker Dental. They share their experiences as working mothers and what they do to overcome Mom Guilt.

Who doesn’t love snacks? Mom Squad member and creator of “Baby on the Brehm” Ashli Brehm is welcomed back to the studio with Dr. Kristin to talk about the yummy, delicious, and all things awesome with snacks. Join us for this fun conversation that takes us down memory lane, featuring the sweets, the salty, and the questionable snacks we once enjoyed. And how these two busy moms make the most out of snack time. Learn more about healthy snacks and family meals at www.kristinsaxena.com! 

Struggling to find what to make for dinner? We’ve all been there. Catherine McCord is a mom, author, and celebrity superstar who has transformed the way so many moms make family meals an important part of life! She is the founder of Weelicious, a website dedicated to helping parents expose their children to wholesome, delicious homemade food and her books have helped so many families enjoy family meals together again!  You can win a free copy of Catherine McCord's book 'Smoothie Project' when you join our Facebook Group 'Family Meals for Omaha Moms!' Click here to join the group! Learn more about Catherine McCord's books, recipes, and fun ideas for your next family meal here! Catherine McCord: I interview all of my kids every six months to a year, and I make them tell me the list of their favorite foods. And those are the things that I try to meal prep based on.” Catherine McCord: “There's a lot of magic involved in getting kids to be great eaters, but the easiest magic is just involving them in the smallest ways possible.”

What is intuitive eating, really? Intuitive eating has become a hot button topic but it is often misunderstood and misused.  Registered Dietician Michelle Yates, of Yates Nutrition, joins Dr. Kristin to talk about the differences between diets and lifestyle changes, using intuitive eating to find the right nutrition for your health and wellness! Learn more about Michelle Yates and Yates Nutrition at www.yatesnutrition.com and listen to her podcast "Nourished & Free" available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! (OR JUST CLICK HERE)

Want some helpful insights from the mind of a child? Dr. Kristin’s 5th grader son, Shaan, joins us and shares what foods he likes and dislikes, how fun family meals can be, his passion for food, and what you can do as a parent when you have a picky eater. Learn more about Dr. Kristin and the podcast at www.kristinsaxena.com! 

Do you have a hard time answering “What’s for dinner?” Or have to throw out food every week? In this episode Dr. Kristin breaks down 5 reasons how meal planning can save you time, money, and bring the family together. Learn more about Dr. Kristin and Feeding the Family at www.kristinsaxena.com! 

What is the division of sensibility and how does it apply to family meals? We’re joined by Ellyn Satter who has devoted her career to finding ways to uplift family mealtime. She shares her insights on the dynamics that revolve around feeding the family. Ellyn Satter is the go-to authority about raising healthy children who are a joy to feed. Learn more about Ellyn Satter's work

Spring Cleaning time is here, but before we try to avoid it let's learn just how much of an impact cleaning and organizing can have on our happiness, stress, and overall well-being! Kacie Ferrazzo, of Get Organized Omaha, joins Dr. Kristin to share simple tips, tricks, and strategies to help you organize that mess that feels overwhelming.  Kacie also shows us just how much of a far-reaching impact organizing and cleaning our spaces can have on our mental health, stress level, and ability to simply be happy and enjoy life!    Learn more (or just hire her!) about Kacie Ferrazzo's amazing organizing strategies and abilities at www.getorganizedomaha.com! 

How could it possibly be this hard to raise a child? Today we talk about feeding PDA Autistic kids, as Casey Ehrlich Ph.D., joins us to share her story.  Casey did what most parents do, following the recommended parenting 'playbook' but quickly found that her child didn't fit the neurotypical patterns or behaviors.  We learn about her family's struggles and the incredibly supportive community that Casey has helped amplify through her podcast and one-on-one coaching.  In this episode we learn about how to parent and feed PDA Autistic children.    Learn more about Casey's one-on-one coaching at www.atpeaceparents.com  along with plenty of resources for parenting (and feeding) children with PDA Autism.    Casey Ehrlich is also the co-founder of PDA parents for free resources and her podcast at www.pdaparents.com or just search "PDA Parents Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.    You can follow Casey on social channels @atpeaceparents