In this episode, we discuss strategies to PREVENT picky eating habits with babies and young children. Today we cover five PROVEN STRATEGIES that can help with introducing solid foods. HINT: this is just the beginning… take advantage of Mother Nature, introduce a wide variety of flavors, make mealtime enjoyable (make is MESSY)be a good role modelinvolve yo ... Show More
Feb 3
Why Your Toddler Isn’t Listening Yet (And What Actually Builds It) Ep 141
If you’ve ever wondered “Why won’t my toddler listen?” — this episode is for you.Many parents assume listening is a behavior problem.But developmentally, listening is a brain skill — one that takes time, guidance, and the right conditions to grow.In this episode, Erin Hyer — a sp ... Show More
57m 2s
Jan 27
Why Some Toddlers Struggle to Talk (And What Actualy Helps) Ep 140
If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may feel pressure to do more -talk more, label more, teach more.But after 35 years in early intervention, I’ve learned something important:speech doesn’t grow from more words.It grows from slow moments, shared attention, movement, and b ... Show More
56m 3s
Jun 2025
Why Is It So Hard to Feed My Kids? with Jackie Silver: Episode 200
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Jackie Silver, a registered dietician who works with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults. We cover when you should seek help with your child’s selective eating, why eating is so complex and ... Show More
48m 2s
May 2025
Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input
<div>This episode explores why people feel compelled to offer advice, how to filter helpful information from noise, and strategies to set boundaries without creating conflict. Get tips to kindly and assertively respond to strangers, coworkers, or close family or friends. Learn ab ... Show More
20m 7s
Mar 2023
How to Help Picky Eaters with Kids eat in Color, Episode #22
<p>In this podcast, Jennifer Anderson, Founder of Kids Eat in Color, helps parents navigate picky eating. This podcast is full or tips and strategies to bring connection and joy back to mealtimes! Jennifer's tips are backed by the leatest research and science on nutrition for kid ... Show More
28m 18s
Jun 2025
Why "They'll Eat if They're Hungry" Doesn't Always Work for Picky Eaters
“They’ll eat if they’re hungry.” This CAN be true for many kids when it comes to feeding and picky eating, but for some kids it’s not great advise. I welcome Dr. Taylor Arnold, a PhD, registered dietician, and founder Growing Intuitive Eaters and she is on a mission to foster a h ... Show More
25m 36s
Sep 2024
How to Offer Toddlers Choices Without Overwhelming Them
In this episode of the Toddlers Made Easy podcast, Dr. Cathryn explores how to offer choices to toddlers in a way that empowers them without overwhelming them. She discusses the importance of allowing toddlers to make decisions, which helps foster independence, reduce power strug ... Show More
11m 14s
Jul 2025
The Follow-Up: What Causes Picky Eating
Most parents think picky eating starts in toddlerhood. But according to Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts, the roots go much deeper and earlier.
In this Follow-Up episode, Jenny and I dig into the real reasons picky eating happens, what behaviors unknowingly contribute to it, ... Show More
13m 29s
Oct 2025
Help Your Child Bounce Back
Kids don’t need to be “tough.” They need simple tools that build an inner voice: I can handle this. I can try again. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares quick, doable ways to grow resilience in everyday moments—no shaming, no lectures. Why mistakes are teachers (and how to respon ... Show More
11m 11s