Nutrition for Littles
Kids & Family
About
Are you a mom, dad, or caregiver that struggles with mealtime battles? Do you have a "picky eater", or do you worry that your child is getting too much food or maybe not enough? Join Alyssa, your mama and me RD, in tackling your biggest meal time woes, answering your real life nutrition questions, and walking you through feeding strategies to help raise healthy, adventurous, and intuitive eaters. This podcast will cover how to handle picky eating, mealtime meltdowns, building a healthy relationship with food and so much more. If you have young children and mealtimes look more like a battlefield than a peaceful family meal make sure to tune in, subscribe and share this podcast with all your mom friends. Nutrition for Littles is a podcast hosted by Alyssa Miller, registered dietitian, mom of three and your @nutrition.for.littles Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeing a pediatrician or other health care provider.
Episodes
- Why Picky Eating Isn’t Just About Food (And What It’s Really Telling You)
This episode discusses how picky eating in children is often linked to deeper issues such as confidence, control, and nervous system regulation, not just food preferences. It examines patterns in behavior across eating, clothing, and activ…
- The Ripple Effects of Reversing Picky Eating™ (That No One Talks About)
This episode discusses the wide-ranging positive effects of addressing picky eating in children, extending beyond just food intake to influence confidence, sleep, meltdowns, learning, and overall family dynamics. The speaker shares persona…
- The Strong-Willed Kid Who Won’t Eat: How to Get On Their Team (Not Fight Them)
This episode of Nutrition for Littles addresses picky eating in strong-willed children, suggesting that stubbornness is not the root problem but rather a symptom of temperament. It offers strategies for parents to work with their child's n…
- “Just Keep Serving It” Is Bad Advice—Here’s Why Your Kid Still Won’t Eat
This episode addresses misconceptions surrounding picky eating in children and argues why solely relying on repeated food exposure is often insufficient. It explores alternative approaches to managing picky eating, including authoritative…
- How I got my kids to eat seconds of a brand new recipe
This episode discusses a recent dinner where children ate a new recipe, sharing the steps taken to encourage them. The strategies aim to reduce mealtime stress and encourage families to eat the same meals together.
- The Picky Eating Blame Game: What’s Actually True (And What’s Not)
“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…
- Why they stop eating foods they used to eat
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 an…
- From Barely Eating to “Heaps of Food” in One Month
“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 sitti…
- 3 Things You’re Asking Your Picky Eater to Do That They Literally Can’t
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 somethi…
- If I Had to Start Over with my Picky Eater
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 rig…
- Safe Foods Secrets for Picky Toddlers
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 t…
- 5 Common Phrases Debunked
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 dow…
- The Real Reason Your Child Refuses Dinner
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…
- Why Your Picky Eater Won’t Eat (And How to Fix It For Good)
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…
- The #1 Mistake Parents Make With Picky Eaters During the Holidays
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…
- How I Accidentally Made My Son Picky (and What Finally Fixed It)
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 start…
- Stop the Sugar Battles—How We Handle Sweets with Josh Miller
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…
- Stop Taking It Personally: What “I Hate You” Really Means at Age 3 with Devon Kuntzman
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 Ki…
- Bedtime Battle You Can Win with Jessica Berk
Bedtime stealing your evenings? In this candid convo, I sit down with toddler-sleep pro Jessica Burke (Awesome Little Sleepers) to unpack what really derails sleep once kids get out of the crib, and how to get your kid falling and staying…
- Boosting calories
Does your little one need to boost their calories? How do you know if they need more calories? I give you some tips on how to boost calories if your little one needs it! Want to understand why your child is rejecting food in the first plac…
- Listener Question: When Your Toddler Refuses to Eat, What Really Works
What do you do when your toddler flat-out refuses their meal—or worse, skips multiple meals in a row? In this episode, Alyssa tackles a real listener question about mealtime rejection and dives deep into what’s actually happening when kids…
- How I got my kids to eat seconds of a brand new recipe
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 dinne…
- LQ: What to do when they are hungry 15 minutes later
Today’s podcast is a listener question! I give you tips and ideas on how to help your little one know when they are hungry and full. As well as what to say to them if they are asking for more and the time to eat has past. I also talk about…
- My Take on The 4 PM Dinner Trend
Have you seen the “4 PM dinner” trend popping up online? In this episode, I break down what it is, why it’s become so popular with parents, and whether or not it’s a good fit for your family. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of serving d…
- 6 Game-Changing Tips for Picky Eaters Going Back to School!
As the back-to-school season kicks off parents of picky eaters might be feeling less than excited to send them to school. In today’s episode I share 6 expert tips to help the transition from home to school with your picky eater! Subscribe…
- Prime Day Picks for Picky Eaters
Prime Day is here, and I’m breaking down the best deals on my absolute favorite feeding tools, mealtime must-haves, and picky eating game-changers — all tried, tested, and mama-approved. From smoothie popsicle molds to the plat…
- SNACKS: How to Handle Toddler Snack Requests Without Ruining Meals
Do you feel like your kitchen has a revolving door for snacks… You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the snack struggle so many of us face with our picky eaters, from endless snack requests and grazing all day to what to actua…
- I bet you’ve done this before…
In this episode, we talk about picky eating and why the usual ways parents try to help don’t always work. Have you ever told your kid they’ll get a cookie if they finish their plate? Or tried to explain why eating veggies is good for them,…
- Behind the Scenes: A Full Day of Feeding My 3 Kids
You ask me this all the time … “What do you actually feed your kids?” “How do you handle it when they refuse a meal?” “What do you do when they ask for candy… again?” In this off-the-cuff, recorded-in-the-car episode (yep…
- The Invisible Work of Feeding a Family [The Mental Load]
Ever feel like feeding your family is a full-time job no one sees? In this episode, I’m unpacking the mental load behind feeding kids—especially picky eaters—and how much of your day is consumed by invisible decisions before an…
- Summer Feeding Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Summer is here (or at least it feels like it), 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 o…
- Picky Eating in the Summer [Must Try Tips and Tricks]
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 almo…
- Uncomfy experiences
I go over 3 experiences/examples that I want you to put yourself in your kids shoes when it comes to eating. I want you to really see what these experiences might be like for your kids and how you can help at the table. Click here to take…
- Simple advice gone wrong
Have you heard this? “Serve them what you want them to eat and they will never be picky” I break this down on today’s podcast. Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping y…
- My Husband’s Recipe Nearly Tanked Dinner—Here’s How I Recovered
You know that moment when dinner hits the table and your kid looks at it like it might bite them first? In today’s episode, I’m spilling the real story behind a recent mealtime with my kids that could have gone side…
- The Truth About Binge Eating, Pressure at the Table & Healing Your Food Story with Kelly Lyons
This is the food freedom episode every mom needs. I’m joined by my real-life BFF and eating psychology coach Kelly Lyons , and we’re diving deep into binge eating, food guilt, and how childhood beliefs shape how we eat (and how…
- Dietitian’s Kid Won’t Eat Veggies?! My story with picky eating
Ever felt like you’re doing EVERYTHING right and your kid STILL won’t eat anything but chicken nuggets? In this raw and real episode, I’m finally spilling all the details about my own picky eating nightmare (yep, even dietitians have picky…
- Gut health & Picky Eating with Hannah Aylward (kids + parents gut health matters here’s where to start!)
Have you ever considered the gut’s role in picky eating? Join me as I chat with Hannah Aylward, gut health specialist and founder of Han, who reveals why your child’s tummy troubles, mood swings, and food rejections might all stem from an…
- BONUS: Still struggling with Picky Eating? This is for you!
Still feeling stuck with your picky eater? This special bonus episode is for you! All about why you can’t miss my upcoming LIVE free training where I’ll walk you through simple, proven method to help your child try new foods—without the po…
- Picky Eating: A Team Approach
Struggling with picky eating AND a partner who isn’t on the same page? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, we’re tackling the tough conversation of getting your spouse, co-parent, or partner on board with a new approach to picky eating.…
- Struggling to Get Your Kids to the Table? Try These Simple Fixes!
Tired of calling your kids to the table over and over again? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why little ones resist mealtime and sharing my top tips to help them not only come to the table—but actually stay there! Y…
- How Often Should You Introduce New Foods? Let’s Talk!
In today’s episode, I’m bringing you some of the BEST questions from a recent Instagram Live—because chances are, if one mama is asking, a hundred more are wondering the same thing! We’re diving into: Why some kids refuse to use uten…
- Strong-Willed Kids & Picky Eating: How to Work With Their Personality Instead of Against It
Ever feel like your toddler’s strong will turns mealtime into a battle zone? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the temperaments of picky eaters , especially those stubborn, independent, and determined little ones . I’ll…
- 2024 in review and lookahead to 2025
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate just how far you’ve come on your picky eating journey. Whether it was one new food tried, calmer mealtimes, or moments of connection at the dinner table—…
- Save money on groceries with Rachel Coons
Ever feel like you’re spending way too much on groceries? This week, I’m joined by the amazing Rachel Coons , a money-saving grocery expert who’s helped moms save over a million dollars on groceries. Rachel spills a…
- Stress-Free Hacks for Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters
Holiday meals don’t have to feel like a battle! In this episode, inspired by my recent Table Talkers master class, I’m sharing 3 simple mindset shifts and 3 practical strategies to take the stress out of holiday gatherings with your picky…
- 5 Common Phrases Debunked
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 dow…
- Candy Edition: What would a picky eating dietitian do?
In this special rerelease episode, I sit down with my husband for a fun, honest chat about how we handle sweets and candy with our kids. As a picky eating dietitian, I approach sweets differently than you might expect! We talk about our de…
- I Never Expected This Trick to Work with My Picky Eater
In this episode, I sit down with Brad, a mindset expert whose passion is helping parents shift limiting beliefs and reclaim joy amidst the chaos of raising kids. We dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster that parenting can trigger—thos…
- When Picky Eating Feels Impossible: How to Keep Going
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but your little one still won’t eat? In this episode, I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone—and that real progress takes time. We’ll talk about why it feels hard right now, how to stay m…