#463: I know you talk to your baby when they’re eating…and even though they’re more focused on the food than your words, language does matter. In this episode I’m sharing 6 words I no longer use when talking to or about babies who are learning to eat and starting solid foods (and why).
Listen to this episode to learn:
Which word dietitians say all the time ... Show More
Mar 24
Week 1 Syllabus: First 7 Days of Starting Solid Foods
#103: Not sure what to feed your baby in the very first week of starting solid foods? In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 7-day syllabus featuring 5 easy baby-led weaning foods every baby can easily eat. I call it a syllabus because, just like any good course, this ... Show More
17m 32s
Mar 19
The Future of Baby-Led Weaning with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)
#102 In Part 2 of this conversation with Gill Rapley, PhD, the founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning approach, we look ahead at the future of baby-led weaning. Gill shares where she hopes the research will go, how social media has both helped and complicated the conversati ... Show More
32m 58s
Mar 16
Straw Cup vs. Open Cup: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
#101: Should your baby learn to drink from an open cup or a straw cup first? In this episode, pediatric swallowing specialist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, explains why open cup drinking comes first, how it supports feeding and speech development, and when to introduce a straw cu ... Show More
20m 6s
Apr 2024
How to introduce solid food to your baby: A nervous parent's guide
Chewing, choking hazards, high chairs – oh my! Starting solid foods with your little one can be as stressful as it is special. A pediatric dietitian and a pediatrician discuss menu choices, allergens, safety and schedules to help you and your little one succeed with solids.To man ... Show More
25m 4s
Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to: – Encourage turn-taking, even with babies – Turn cleanup into connection – Use routines and rules to reduce drama – Make transitions smoother ... Show More
41m 10s
Sep 2025
Why Your Toddler’s Brain Needs THIS: The First Years Explained Ep 119
Your child’s brain isn’t finished at birth — it’s built day by day, through you.Whether you have a baby or a toddler, this episode will help you understand the “why” behind sleep struggles, sensitivities, and attention challenges — and remind you that brains are built through res ... Show More
24m 48s
Apr 2025
The Follow-Up: 5 Science-Backed Parenting Principles
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman (@raisinggoodhumanspodcast), developmental psychologist, author, and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, to break down her science-backed framework for parenting: the 5 R’s — Reflection, Regulation, Rules, Repair, and Relat ... Show More
14m 45s
Mar 2021
How to Wean your Child from Breastfeeding
A person's breastfeeding journey can be filled with so many emotions.
Choosing to wean your baby from breastfeeding can be filled with excitement, sadness, nerves, and/or guilt.
Every woman is different in how she feels when this time of her and her child's life transitions ... Show More
26m 36s
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
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