This episode is all about sugar... the two kinds of sugar in foodswhich type of sugar is dangerouswhere sugar likes to hidehow to know if a food has too much sugarsteps to reduce your child's sugar intake If you've ever wondered if the things you hear about sugar are true, or your not sure what to do about sugar in your family's diet, download & listen to this episode! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Reach out to me via the website or social media! Website: www.raisingm...

I'm back after a long break due to illness and the holidays!! In this episode, I'm tackling the subject of hunger & food insecurity, or not having enough food. Even if you think this doesn't apply to you, please listen because you may find that you ARE in need of additional food resources or that someone you know is. I'll share all the resources for securing enough food for your family to be healthy, and ways to help others facing this problem. Happy New Year and than...

We're moving on to other fun topics in this episode, starting with how to handle a picky eater! What's "normal" eating? Is your child a picky eater? Where do they fall on the spectrum of picky eating? And what steps can you put in place to help your child become a more adventurous eater? Listen to find out! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Reach out to me via the website or social media! Website: www.raisingmyhealthyeater.com Visit & sign up for our news...

We've made it to the end of our 10-part series on the “Dos” & “Don’ts” of Feeding Kids! Episode 10 is all about you and how to survive feeding challenges and the adjustment period that comes when you make changes to how your kids are fed! All of the tips shared in this series can be used to eliminate mealtime battles, tackle picky eating, and create better eating and mealtime experiences for kids of any age and ability. The result? A happy, healthy eater! ...and a relaxed, h...

We're in the home stretch of our 10-part series on the “Dos” & “Don’ts” of Feeding Kids! In episode 9 of the series, I walk you through yet another strategy you can implement to improve how and what your kids eat! But this strategy is LOADED with other benefits to the health and well-being of your children. Not only will I share what those benefits are, I'll also give you several practical tips for using this method, and provide you with a bonus resource! All of the tips I'm...

With this episode, we’re closing in on the end of our 10-part series on the “Dos” & “Don’ts” of Feeding Kids! We’ll be looking at another mealtime strategy you can use to help your kids eat well. I’ll share exactly what this strategy is, the problem it addresses, and give you a few ideas for implementing it in your home. All of the tips I'm sharing in this series can be used to eliminate mealtime battles, tackle picky eating, and create better eating and mealtime...

This a continuation of episode 8 in our 10-part series on the "Dos & Don'ts" of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. In part 1, we ended after talking about a few different components of a healthy mealtime environment. I talked about the physical environment and explained the first three elements of the structure of the environment. The deep dive continue...

This is the 7th episode of our 10-part series on the "Dos & Don'ts" of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. This episode is split into two parts - the second of which will be released next Wednesday! I'm doing a deep dive into a complex factor that impacts how our children eat and how everyone feels during meal times. You'll get an introduction to this topi...

Welcome to the 6th episode of our 10-part series on the "Dos & Don'ts" of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. In this episode, I talk about a way to approach feeding and meal times with children that not only sets the stage for them to eat well but also strengthens the relationship between parent and child. It's an approach that emerged from a style of parenting...

Welcome to the 5th episode of our 10-part series on the "Dos & Don'ts" of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. We've reached the halfway point of the series and I'm excited to start talking about all the things we should do when it comes to feeding our kids and teaching them how to become healthy eaters! Curious what the first "Do" is??? Download the episode and...

Welcome to the fourth episode of our 10-part series on the "Dos & Don'ts" of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. Today, I'm diving into "Don't" #4: Restriction... this might seem like an obvious "don't" if you're wanting your kid(s) to eat more. But restriction is sneaky and it most of us end up using it as a method to get our kids to eat. Not convinced?&n...

Welcome to the third episode of our 10-part series on the "Dos & Don'ts" of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. Today, I'm diving deep into the topic of bribing and rewarding kids to eat. Listen to find out what they are, how and why they're used, and the effect they have on our kids' eating. All of the tips you'll learn in this series can be used to tackle p...

Welcome to the second episode of our 10-part series on the Do's & Don'ts of Feeding Kids, in which I walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. In this episode, we'll talk about "Don't" number 2 - pressure. I'll explain what it is, how it shows up, the different types (with examples), its consequences, and how to know if your child is feeling pressured. This is a pitfall for many of us...

This is the first of our 10-episode series on the Do's & Don'ts of Feeding Kids in which I'll walk you through 10 ways to eliminate mealtime battles and create an environment where your child of any age is more willing to eat. Join me to learn the first "Do" of feeding kids that really sets the stage for the other strategies you'll learn in this series. What I share can be used to facilitate better eating and mealtime experiences for kids of any age and any ability. Website: www.raisin...

Welcome to our first official episode!! We're going to start out by talking about packaged snack foods for kids. Are they good options from a nutrition perspective? Can they be part of a healthy and balanced diet for kids? Listen to find out! This episode accompanies our Ultimate Guide to Healthy Snacks for Kids, which you can get by visiting Raising Healthy Eaters. The snack guide gives you the scoop on the most common snack foods eaten by kids, provides tip...

Curious what we're all about? Join me to learn how Raising Healthy Eaters got started and how we can help you with nutrition challenges you face with your kids. If you're worried about your child's: picky eating,eating habits,growth,weight,food allergiesyou're in the right place to get the tools and support you need to overcome these problems. We'll answer questions and provide solutions for all things nutrition and kids (from birth to teens)! Website: www.raisingmyhealthy...