Nutrition for Littles

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 🙌

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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.

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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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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

Does your little one need to boost their calories? How do you know if they need more calories? I give you some tips on how to boost calories if your little one needs it!

✨ Want to understand why your child is rejecting food in the first place? Sign up for my free class where I’ll walk you through the root causes of picky eating—and the exact steps 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!)

Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!

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!

What do you do when your toddler flat-out refuses their meal—or worse, skips multiple meals in a row? In this episode, Alyssa tackles a real listener question about mealtime rejection and dives deep into what’s actually happening when kids say “no” to food.

You’ll learn:

• The two biggest mistakes to avoid when your child refuses to eat
• Why pressuring or bribing backfires and makes picky eating worse
• The difference between catering and being considerate at mealtime
• Practical, proactive strategies to set your child up for success (without short-order cooking)
• How to reintroduce foods in fun, pressure-free ways

By the end, you’ll feel equipped with both mindset shifts and tactical tools to bring more peace to your table.

✨ Want to understand why your child is rejecting food in the first place? Sign up for my free class where I’ll walk you through the root causes of picky eating—and the exact steps to start reversing it.

👉 Join the free class today!

Ever tried a new dinner recipe only to feel that familiar knot in your stomach, wondering if your kids will actually eat it, or if you’re headed for another mealtime standoff?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a recent dinner that could’ve gone sideways… but didn’t.

I’ll share the exact steps I took that turned skepticism into excitement and left my kids asking for more.

These are practical, zero-extra-effort strategies you can start using tonight—no gimmicks, no battles, just small shifts that make a big difference.

If you’ve ever dreamed of your family actually enjoying the same meal together (without the stress), you’ll want to hear this one.

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Today’s podcast is a listener question! I give you tips and ideas on how to help your little one know when they are hungry and full. As well as what to say to them if they are asking for more and the time to eat has past.

I also talk about podcast from a while ago on the division of responsibility, click here to listen!

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!)

Hope this episode was helpful for you! If it was it would mean so much to me if you left a written review it only takes you a second but helps other mamas just like you!

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!

Have you seen the “4 PM dinner” trend popping up online? In this episode, I break down what it is, why it’s become so popular with parents, and whether or not it’s a good fit for your family. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of serving dinner right after school, how it impacts picky eating, and why snacks and meals shouldn’t look so different from each other in the first place. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of kids filling up on snacks and refusing dinner, this episode will give you fresh perspective and practical tips you can use right away.

Click here to take our free training on reversing picky eating starting today!

As the back-to-school season kicks off parents of picky eaters might be feeling less than excited to send them to school. In today’s episode I share 6 expert tips to help the transition from home to school with your picky eater!

Subscribe now and tune in each week for picky eating tips and strategies that work!

Click here to take our free training on reversing picky eating starting today!