In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Lebovitz, co-author of Food Positivity, to explore why emotional safety at the table matters more than food rules—and what actually helps kids build trust with eating.

Most parents don't mean to shame their kids about food — but it happens more often than we realize. In this episode, Jill Castle breaks down the subtle ways food shame shows up at home, why it backfires, and how parents can shift toward supportive, emotionally safe feeding practices that help kids thrive.

Registered dietitian, Sarah Schlichter shares actionable, real-world strategies that help parents increase their child's intake of fruits and vegetables without turning mealtime into a battle.

Table talk is the language we use as we feed and interact with kids around the table. Author Stephanie Meyers guides us in optimal ways to converse with kids.

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Dr. Michael Georgieff talks about the role of iron in children and brain development.

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Dr. Michelle Segar discusses her book, The Joy Choice, and why building eating and exercise habits is different from what we've been taught.

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Psychologist Dr. Serena Messina discusses attachment as a cornerstone of children's emotional regulation skills and well-being. 

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Dietitian Lauren Harris-Pincus talks about her journey of being a larger child, dieting, her experience at weight loss camps for kids, and how she helps others today in their journey to be well.

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Child Psychologist Lori Fishman joins me for a conversation about why we should focus on wellness for kids who are larger instead of their weight.

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Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware (Feeding Littles) are on the show talking about toddler eating and much more.

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Learn about  Ayurveda 101 and how you can apply one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh.

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From the Dietary Guidelines to ultra-processed foods, we look at the biggest nutrition stories and news of 2021. 

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Dr. Noel Mueller shares the latest research on the infant microbiome and how to build a healthy infant gut from the start.

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Jessica Setnick helps parents heal their relationship with food, what she calls the "inner eater," so you can raise a competent eater.

Learn how to raise and feed plant based kids with Alex Caspero and Whitney English of Plant Based Juniors.

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How child temperament affects behavior and eating with parenting expert and author Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.

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Did you know kids learn how to eat?

Pediatric feeding therapist and co-inventor of EZPZ pediatric feeding products, Dawn Winkelmann, tells us how.

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Pediatrician Kelly Fradin from Advice I Give My Friends discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACES), how they affect health, and what makes a child resilient to trauma.

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Cookbook author and co-host of the podcast, Didn't I Just Feed You?!, Stacie Billis chats about easy and fast back-to-school dinner ideas for the family.

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Author and pediatrician Whitney Casares of Modern Mommy Doc discusses work-life balance and how to establish an equal parenting partnership when raising children.

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Cookbook author Lacey Mauritz chats about cooking with the family and her Mother Goose inspired cookbooks for kids and families. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/143

From key nutrients to talking to your baby, there are many ways to nurture healthy baby brain development. 

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Learn how to manage the child with autism and selective eating. 

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Learn how to handle picky taste buds so that children explore all foods.

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Dietitian and Eating Disorder specialist, Sumner Brooks, shares insights about raising an intuitive eater in a diet- and body-focused culture.

Learn about emotional health and how to work with your child to be more emotionally balanced.

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Learn about the acronym "snacksmart" and how it helps parents raise kids with healthy snacking habits. 

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Learn why girls body image issues are increasing and what parents can do about it. 

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Learn about tips for keeping kids on a summer schedule. I'm talking about weight, healthy habits, and some ways you can maintain structure in your child's summer break.

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Dr. Julie Mennella explains how children's preference in food develops, evolves and influences eating choices and health.

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A special episode about my journey, the work I do, and where I am today (literally!).

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Learn how to use respond to baby feeding cues and set a foundation of trust and parent-child attachment.

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Dezi Abeyta, "The Dad's Dietitian," joins me to talk about how dads can be a positive role model for kids and help them establish healthy eating habits.

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Build your child's autonomy at snack time through a variety of hands-on activities to encourage self-regulated eating and nutritious snack choices.

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Sharon Donovan, dietitian researcher and committee member of the 2020 DGA for Americans talks about the new infant and toddler guidelines.

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Food scientist, John Hayes, discusses the research behind food preferences. Learn about our complicated food world and what you can (and cannot do) to influence your child's food preferences. 

There's been much progress in child health over the years. Dr. Perri Klass, author of A Good Time to Be Born, talks about child health and mortality.

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Do you have more than a picky eater on your hands? Learn about supertasters and what you can do to help them learn to like vegetables.

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Do BMI report cards help or harm a child? Dr. Kristine Madsen discusses the impact of using BMI measurements in schools.

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Learn how to reset your family health habits in 2021, from eating to sleep, exercise, and more.

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Hunger is still an issue for children and families during the pandemic. Learn about food dignity, blind privilege, and how we can all face our assumptions about food insecurity.

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Learn how to raise a smart snacker with The Smart Mom's Guide to Healthy Snacking, a book to help parents and caretakers.

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I've got a history with candy and it's shaped my relationship with sweets. Learn how to normalize and neutralize desserts for you and your family.

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Dr. Charlotte Markey discusses girls' body image, how to parent through the tweens and teens, and her book, The Body Image Book for Girls.

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Discover the latest research and recommendations on early childhood nutrition, including nutrient needs, self-feeding, and baby food innovations.

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Liz Ward, RD talks pregnancy diet, food cravings, nutrients for a successful pregnancy, and prenatal supplements.

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Pediatric Dietitian, Malina Malkani, discusses the research behind, and benefits of, goat milk-based infant formula. 

Joan Salge Blake, RD, college professor and podcaster, discusses how weight gain in college happens, from increasing independence with food selections to stress and lack of sleep. Learn how young adults can be healthy in college. 

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Dayle Hayes, RD and school food champion, discusses how schools stepped up to the pandemic, how COVID-19 impacted food insecure kids in school, the safety precautions of feeding kids in the lunchroom, and much more. 

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One show that a lot of my listeners enjoyed was my episode with Catherine Pearlman, author of the book, Ignore it! I thought that perhaps your child's behaviors might be annoying you right about now… or maybe you could use a pep talk, so I'm re-sharing this episode.

In this ep, Catherine Pearlman walks us through her method for creating good behaviors in our kids – the behaviors we want to see. She explains how every kid acts out sometimes, which can make it even more frustrating than usual to guide them on a path of healthy development. She coaches us in how to look the other way and simply ignore the attention-seeking actions from our children.

Not easy! But she does break it down in a way that makes it easier for all of us, especially what behaviors are acceptable to ignore, and what are not. One of her main points is to not reward bad behavior – and giving too much attention to it is rewarding to kids.

It's a good thing she's an expert in the psychological aspect of this – because it's easy to think that if we work hard with our children on their negative behaviors, they will change…but Catherine Pearlman shows us that's not the case.

You've gotta tune in to this one! And, remember, I'll be back live in just a few weeks. Until then, take a listen.