Author Archives: Alyssa

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]