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 eating everything.

The best part? You can start doing ALL of these things today. No time machine required 😉

In this episode:

• Why embracing the MESS is the #1 most powerful thing you can do (touch before taste!)
• The hunger window mistake I made that created meltdowns at the table
• How my anxiety was secretly fueling my son’s picky eating 😬
• Why doing too much FOR your kid actually tells them you don’t trust them
• The risky play your kid needs to build confidence with new foods

This isn’t just about what I did wrong—it’s about understanding the ROOT CAUSE of picky eating. Because sometimes it’s not a strategy issue… it’s a nervous system safety issue 🧠

✨ Resources mentioned:

• Click here to get my FREE training on how to reverse picky eating
• Click here to get the Picky Eating & Nervous System workshop with Eliza Kingsford

Whether you have a baby, toddler, or older kid—these strategies will help you raise a confident, independent eater 💪

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 common feeding challenges with effective solutions.

Click here to take my free workshop to help identify why picky eating is happening and how to start reversing it.

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 explain in more detail!)

Also if you liked this episode share it with your friends and family because it really does take a village to raise kids and it helps when your village is all on the same page!

Thanks for tuning in, until next week mamas!

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 table. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the picky eating cycle, this episode will give you the insights you need to make positive shifts.

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Take my free training on reversing picky eating—it’s less than an hour and you can start seeing results in two weeks!

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 fault)
👉 What to do when your child refuses everything you serve—without turning dinner into a battle of wills 🍽️
👉 How to finally get your partner on the same page so you’re not sending mixed messages at the table

These are the questions that every parent of a picky eater wrestles with—and I’m giving you the practical, real-world strategies to handle them with calm, confidence, and connection ❤️

In this episode:

• The truth about “making picky eating worse” (and why you’re already doing better than you think)
• What to do when you’re torn between holding boundaries and keeping the peace
• The right way to approach your partner about feeding differences 💬
• How to stop power struggles and start teamwork at the table

✨ Next steps:

• Take my free training on reversing picky eating—it’s less than an hour and you can start seeing results in two weeks!
• Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode
• Share this episode with your partner (aka “blame the crazy lady on the internet” 😉)
• Follow me on Instagram @nutrition.for.littles for daily tips and support

You’ve got this, mama—picky eating doesn’t have to run your mealtime anymore. 💪

If meal times feel like a battlefield and you’re exhausted from bribing, begging, and negotiating just to get your kid to eat something—this episode is for you 🙌

I’m breaking down exactly why your kid is picky, why nothing you’ve tried has worked long-term, and most importantly—how to actually fix it. Because if it’s been longer than six weeks, it’s not a phase anymore. It’s a pattern.

In this episode:

• The 10 root causes of picky eating (most kids have 1-3 of them)
• Why you’re fixing the symptom instead of the problem 🎯
• The 3 most common root causes: skill gaps, safety issues, and developmental stages
• Real stories from parents who got their kids eating 100+ new foods in months
• Why your child might not feel safe at the table, and what to do about it

Listen, I know what it feels like to be defeated at the table. But you’re perfectly positioned to help your kid eat new foods. They can, and they will, with the right tools and framework 💪

🔥 Right now, my Picky Eating Reversal Course is 50% off for Black Friday. This is the LAST time we’re offering it at this price.

Click here to enroll before the sale ends!

Let’s make meal times peaceful again 🫶

The holidays are full of food, family, and let’s be honest a whole lot of pressure 🍗🎄. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to navigate holiday meals with your picky eater without the stress, bribes, or tears.

You’ll learn how to set your child up for success before the big meal even starts, handle those family comments with confidence, and actually enjoy the holidays again (yes, really!). From managing expectations to creating calm around the table, I’m giving you my best holiday-tested tips so you can trade mealtime meltdowns for connection and peace. ✨

In this episode:

Why holidays can make picky eating feel worse (and how to prevent it)

The difference between intentional and inherent pressure 🍽️

How to plan ahead so mealtime isn’t make-or-break

What to say when someone comments on your child’s eating

Why “bonus meals” might be your new holiday secret weapon

How to introduce holiday foods before the big day for smoother success

🎁 Bonus resources mentioned:

My free training on how to reverse picky eating in under an hour (most parents see results in two weeks!)

Get on the Black Friday Priority List for exclusive early access and bonuses for my signature picky eating course: Sign up here

Let’s make this holiday season the year your picky eater thrives—and you finally get to sit back and enjoy it, too. ❤️

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading mealtime 😩, begging your toddler to “just take one bite,” or cooking two (or three!) different dinners every night 🍽️, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the season that started it all—the days when my oldest was what I lovingly call a breaditarian 🥖.

I’m sharing what it really looked like in our home when picky eating took over—how guilt, frustration, and pressure shaped our family meals, and the shift that finally turned everything around. You’ll learn the single biggest mistake most parents make (without realizing it), why pressure doesn’t actually work, and what to do instead to start transforming your mealtimes—without guilt, bribery, or begging.

By the end of this episode, you’ll see that picky eating isn’t something you just have to “wait out.” There’s a better way—and it starts with understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface. 💡

In this episode:

• Why pressure (even in sneaky forms like praise or bribery) backfires 🚫
• The moment I realized I was “winning the battles but losing the war”
• How to rebuild connection and peace at the table ❤️
• Why “it’s just a phase” is one of the worst pieces of advice out there
• The hope and freedom waiting on the other side of picky eating 🙌

✨ Next steps:

• Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a new episode each week 🎧
• Leave a rating and review—it helps more moms find this encouragement 💕
• Follow me on Instagram @nutritionforlittles for daily tips and practical strategies

Desserts without drama? Yes, please. In this candid, mom-and-dad chat, I bring my husband Josh on to talk about how we handle sweets at home—without bribes, battles, or obsession. We unpack the counterintuitive strategy of serving dessert with meals, the fears that come up (sugar! meltdowns!), and what actually happened when we offered puppy chow alongside dinner. You’ll hear how “loving limits,” body-listening, and simple family traditions can lower the power of treats and bring more peace (and fun) to your table.

✨ If you’re tired of the sugar battles and want to know exactly how to handle desserts in your home, join me for my brand-new Desserts Without Drama Workshop.
I’ll walk you step-by-step through my proven process for helping kids stop obsessing over sweets, handle treats with ease, and build lifelong healthy habits—without restriction or bribery.

👉 Save your spot here: Join the Desserts Without Drama Workshop

Today I have Devon Kuntzman, ICF-certified coach on the podcast. She is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, and author of the brand-new book, Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums and Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids Without Losing Your Mind.

We’re digging into what toddler behavior is really saying, how to set limits without losing the relationship, and why “being human” beats “being perfect” every time.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your child’s behavior isn’t a verdict on your parenting
• “Developmentally smart” parenting
• What to do in the moment when your stress response is screaming “fix it now”

Make sure to pre-order Devin’s book before October 21 to grab her bonuses (Patient Parent Playbook + Parenting With Your Partner toolkit). Submit your receipt at transformingtoddlerhood.com/book.

Follow Devon on Instagram: @transformingtoddlerhood for daily, practical toddler tips

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✍️ Leave a rating and a quick written review—it helps other moms find this support.
🎁 Share this with a friend who’s in the thick of toddler life.

Come say hi on Instagram @nutritionforlittles  and if you’re wanting more support reversing picky eating don’t miss my training breaking down the 4 steps to getting your toddler to eat more foods click here to save your spot!

Bedtime stealing your evenings? In this candid convo, I sit down with toddler-sleep pro Jessica Burke (Awesome Little Sleepers) to unpack what really derails sleep once kids get out of the crib, and how to get your kid falling and staying asleep independently!

We talk timing, consistency, cozy routines that still have boundaries, and the surprising “window” most parents miss. If you’ve got a little one who constantly gets out of bed, stalls for “one more xyz,” or ends up sleeping next to you by 2 a.m., this one’s for you.

Want to learn Jessica’s proven R.E.S.T. method? She’s given the listeners of this show a special link to learn it for FREE: Click here to learn more from Jessica