Author Archives: Alyssa

Do you feel like your kitchen has a revolving door for snacks… You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the snack struggle so many of us face with our picky eaters, from endless snack requests and grazing all day to what to actually serve that meets their nutrition needs. We’ll chat about: If you’re ready […]

In this episode, we talk about picky eating and why the usual ways parents try to help don’t always work. Have you ever told your kid they’ll get a cookie if they finish their plate? Or tried to explain why eating veggies is good for them, hoping they’d understand like an adult? Turns out, these […]

You ask me this all the time…“What do you actually feed your kids?” “How do you handle it when they refuse a meal?” “What do you do when they ask for candy… again?” In this off-the-cuff, recorded-in-the-car episode (yep—real mom life), I’m walking you through a full day of feeding my three kids. You’ll hear what they ate, […]

Ever feel like feeding your family is a full-time job no one sees?In this episode, I’m unpacking the mental load behind feeding kids—especially picky eaters—and how much of your day is consumed by invisible decisions before anyone even sits down to eat. From meal planning, grocery runs, and anticipating meltdowns, to managing emotions (yours and theirs), it’s […]

Summer is here (or at least it feels like it), and that means more sunshine, more chaos… and yes, more mealtime curveballs. In this episode, we’re diving into a few key things that tend to trip parents up when the weather warms up. Think of this one as your unofficial guide to navigating summer with your picky […]

My best summertime picky eating tips shared! Outdoor high chair linked here Popsicle molds linked here and here 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 […]

I go over 3 experiences/examples that I want you to put yourself in your kids shoes when it comes to eating. I want you to really see what these experiences might be like for your kids and how you can help at the table. Click here to take my free workshop to help identify why picky […]

Have you heard this? “Serve them what you want them to eat and they will never be picky” I break this down on today’s podcast. 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 […]

You know that moment when dinner hits the table and your kid looks at it like it might bite them first? In today’s episode, I’m spilling the real story behind a recent mealtime with my kids that could have gone sideways—but didn’t. Why? Because of one powerful strategy that turned skepticism into second servings. I’m sharing exactly how I […]

This is the food freedom episode every mom needs. I’m joined by my real-life BFF and eating psychology coach Kelly Lyons, and we’re diving deep into binge eating, food guilt, and how childhood beliefs shape how we eat (and how we feed our kids). We’re talking: ✨ The truth about the clean plate club  ✨ Why pressure […]