Author Archives: Alyssa

“You’re creating a picky eater.” “It’s the parents’ fault.” 😤 If you’ve ever heard this (or thought it about yourself), this episode is for you. I’m tackling the most guilt-inducing belief in the picky eating world: that parents CAUSE picky eating. And I’m here to tell you—it’s mostly BS. Here’s what’s actually true: You didn’t […]

Do you know what to do when your littles all of the sudden do not want to eat a food they have loved in the past? I give tips and ideas of why this might be happening and how to handle it. Ready to learn how to help your littles eat new and more foods? […]

“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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]