Pushing your child to eat more or specific foods may actually promote picky eating problems.
Dealing with fussy eating habits is one of the more challenging aspects of raising a toddler. It can be frustrating or sometimes stressful when your toddler refuses to eat the nourishing meal that you have lovingly spent time preparing.
Today, I dive into ways to av ... Show More
Jul 9
Helping Toddlers Feel Loved When a New Baby Arrives
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares big-hearted, practical ways to help your toddler feel secure, loved, and included when welcoming a new baby. From sharing the news to handling jealousy and sibling meetings, this episode helps big feelings feel a little smaller — for everyone. ... Show More
14m 40s
Jul 2
Readiness and other myths
Still waiting for your toddler to want to use the potty? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares why the traditional “wait for readiness” advice might be leading to more stress, not less. You’ll learn: 🚽 Why your smart, capable t ... Show More
13m 53s
Jun 25
The Secret to Shorter, Fewer, and Less Intense Tantrums
Ever feel like your toddler’s tantrums come out of nowhere—and take forever to end? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, Dr. Cathryn shares a big-hearted, science-backed approach to handling tantrums that actually works. Order my new book Toddlers Made Easy Join the Big-Hearted ... Show More
11m 17s
Sep 2023
What to do when picky eating persists past toddlerhood
Picky eating is a very common phase children go through, but what happens when it goes past what’s “normal” and persists past toodlerhood? I welcome Jennifer Friedman, Registered Pediatric Dietician and picky eating expert, and founder of @feedingpickyeaters to discuss:
How our m ... Show More
19m 35s
May 2023
Getting ahead of your child’s picky eating
Picky eating is a very common phase children go through, but there are things we as parents can consider BEFORE we get to these stages. I welcome Jennifer Friedman, Registered Pediatric Dietician and picky eating expert, and founder of @feedingpickyeaters to discuss:
3 simple thi ... Show More
26m 20s
Jun 2024
A Nutritionist's Guide to Feeding Picky Eaters (Ft. Jennifer Anderson)
If you're a parent, you've probably faced challenges with feeding your children at some point.Whether your child refuses to try new foods, throws all their food, only wants to eat dessert, or struggles to sit at the table, it can be frustrating to know how to help your child get ... Show More
37m 32s
Aug 2023
Simplifying meal prep, planning, and feeding our kids
Meal planning, shopping, prepping, and feeding our families can be met with a lot of stress. And it’s important to find ways to REMOVE the stress from the equation and bring joy back to meal-times. On this episode, I welcome Amy Palanjian. She is a mom, founder of Yummy Toddler ... Show More
38m 38s