Author Archives: Alyssa

Summer is here, 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 eater—without losing your mind. In […]

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 […]

Your kid won’t wear jeans. They melt down over brushing teeth. They refuse to try soccer even though they’re fine at practice. And oh yeah—they’re also a picky eater 🤔 What if I told you these aren’t separate problems? What if they’re all connected? In this episode, I’m breaking down the pattern I’ve been seeing […]

“It brings the fun back to the table.” 🥹 One of my students said this after reversing picky eating, and honestly? It’s one of my favorite wins ever. Because here’s the thing—when you’re in the thick of picky eating, you’re thinking about the immediate stuff. Getting them to eat vegetables. Stop making two separate meals. […]

“They’re just being stubborn.” “They’re so defiant.” “They dig in their heels and won’t budge.” 😤 If you have a strong-willed picky eater, this episode is for you. Here’s what I wish I could scream from the rooftops: Picky eating isn’t the problem. There’s something underneath causing the behavior. And sometimes? That something is temperament—your […]

Just keep serving it and they’ll eventually eat it.” “Wait until they’re hungry enough.” “It’s just a phase.” 🙄 If you’ve been following these well-meaning tips and your kid is STILL picky, this episode is going to hit different. I’m breaking down the lesser-known misconceptions about picky eating that are keeping parents stuck—the ones we […]

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 […]

“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, […]