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, I’m sharing Millie’s story—and why January is actually the PERFECT time to reverse picky eating (especially after the holiday cookie/cracker/candy spiral we’ve all been living through).

In this episode:

• Why “it’s just a phase” keeps parents stuck for months (or years!) 😤
• The real reason your kid is picky (hint: it’s NOT the problem you think it is)
• Why stopping pressure alone doesn’t work—and what actually does
• How nutrition affects tantrums, sleep, sickness, learning, and mood swings
• The 10 root causes of picky eating (most kids have 2-3 of them)

Here’s the truth: picky eating isn’t the problem—it’s a SYMPTOM of something deeper. You can spend all your energy mopping up the puddle, or you can fix the pipe 🔧

Millie saw results in ONE WEEK. Within a month, her daughter was eating “heaps of food like someone turned on a switch.” No more stress. Relaxed food culture. Normal weight gain. (And she’s not special—she just used a method that works!)

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✨ Want proof this works? Visit nutritionforlittles.com/results to see stories from families just like yours.

You’re perfectly positioned to help your child. Let’s make it happen 💪

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 expect picky eaters to do that they simply CAN’T. And when we don’t realize these expectations are unrealistic, we accidentally create the perfect storm for power struggles, meltdowns, and even worse picky eating.

In this episode:

• Why your kid can’t “just eat it” even though they ate it last week 🤯
• The anticipatory hunger myth (they can’t eat now to avoid being hangry later!)
• Why they can’t compare raspberries to strawberries like we can
• The hunger/fullness articulation trap that leads to pressure tactics
• How too-high expectations kill the ONE thing picky eaters need most: confidence

This isn’t about lowering the bar—it’s about understanding their actual developmental capabilities so you can set them up for SUCCESS instead of frustration 💪

When we ask too much, kids either shut down and get pickier OR people-please their way through meals (neither is what we want!).

✨ Ready to stop the guessing game?

My FREE training teaches you my proven root cause approach to reverse picky eating. You’ll learn how to understand what your kid is actually experiencing at the table and how to show up in a way that helps them eat new foods. Click here to sign up!

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.

Don’t forget to follow me on instagram and subscribe to the podcast for weekly tips to make mealtime easier!

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