Food for Tot: Feed Your Baby and Toddler with Confidence

Does dinner time feel like the moment everything falls apart? The food gets rejected, the meltdowns start, and you're left wondering how your toddler can survive on three bites and a strawberry? If you've ever felt frustrated when your little one refuses dinner, worried they're going to bed hungry, or found yourself offering snacks after meals just to get something in their belly, you're not alone. Dinnertime can feel like the most important meal of the day, especially when it often feels lik...

Starting solids can feel like one giant question mark… wondering if you’re offering the “right” foods, stressing about portion sizes, and constantly questioning whether your baby is getting what they need. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking every feeding decision, comparing your baby’s meals to what you see online, or wondering if you’re somehow falling behind in the feeding journey, you’re not alone. Starting solids is often portrayed as something you need to perfect, but in reality,...

Do you feel like everything falls apart the second your baby or toddler gets sick… especially when it comes to food? If you’ve ever found yourself stressing about what they’re eating (or not eating), wondering if you should be doing more, or feeling like you’re undoing all your progress… you’re not alone. When sickness hits, it can feel like you’re just trying to survive the day, let alone make the “right” nutrition choices. In this episode, Kathy walks you through exactly how to approach fee...

Do you constantly wonder if your baby is actually getting enough… or are you just overthinking every feed, diaper, and bite? If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing how much your baby is eating or stressing over whether they’re getting enough milk, you’re not alone. With so many moving pieces in the first year, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing something or doing it wrong. In this episode, Kathy breaks down the three most important signs that your baby is getting enough nutrition an...

Ever feel like your toddler runs the day and you’re just trying to keep up? In this episode, Kathy sits down with pediatric occupational therapist Jessica Irwin, OT, to talk about the powerful role routines play in early childhood development, especially when it comes to mealtimes, behavior, and everyday family life. Jessica shares how her work inside hundreds of family homes shifted her perspective on supporting children. Instead of focusing only on the child, she began helping parents build...

Feeling like you’re doing everything “right” with feeding… and still ending each day frustrated, second-guessing, and mentally drained? You are not alone. In this episode, Kathy speaks directly to the mom who is following the schedule, offering balanced meals, and trying all the tips… yet still feels like feeding is running her life. She gently unpacks why more effort isn’t always the answer and how simplifying your approach can dramatically reduce stress without sacrificing structure....

Feeding anxiety has a way of creeping in the moment someone says, “Just wait until they get picky.” In this episode, Kathy gently challenges that narrative and reframes what’s actually happening when toddlers begin to change the way they eat. Kathy breaks down why the word picky is often applied far too early and how normal developmental and physiological shifts after the first birthday can dramatically affect appetite, interest, and behavior at meals. From food throwing and spitting t...

Have you heard that fruit has “too much sugar,” should be limited, or might make your baby only like sweet foods later on? It's time to clear the noise. In this episode, Kathy tackles one of the most persistent pieces of nutrition fear-mongering parents face: fruit. From social media headlines to well-meaning advice, fruit has somehow become controversial and Kathy breaks down why that narrative is rooted in diet culture, not science. She walks through what fruit actually provid...

Think your toddler’s relationship with food “just is what it is”? In this episode, Kathy opens up about one of the most emotional conversations she’s had with a client and why so many millennial parents are carrying invisible wounds from diet culture that now show up at their toddler’s table. Through the story of a two-year-old who went from eating only beige foods to confidently listening to her body and trying new foods, Kathy breaks down what a healthy relationship with food actuall...

Think your toddler is “picky”? In this episode, Kathy shares a truth most parents never hear: your toddler isn’t picky—they’re overwhelmed, and they need support, not pressure. From asking them to “just take one bite” to playing airplane with the spoon, many of the strategies parents use to get food in actually make eating harder for toddlers—and more stressful for you. Kathy breaks down why these pressure-based approaches backfire, what’s really going on in your toddler’s brain and bo...

Feeling judged about how you feed your baby? You’re not alone—and this week, we’re breaking down the truth behind all that noise. In this episode, Kathy gets real about one of the hardest parts of early feeding: handling opinions, misinformation, and pressure from everyone (and everywhere) about what you “should” be doing. From breastfeeding vs. formula to purees vs. baby-led weaning, she unpacks the myths that cause confusion—and replaces them with clarity, confidence, and real resear...

The holidays are magical—but they can also bring a whole new level of chaos to your child’s eating routine. Between endless family gatherings, travel days, and all the sugar-filled treats, it’s easy to wonder how to keep your little one’s nutrition on track without losing your sanity. In this episode, Kathy shares five simple, sanity-saving strategies to help you navigate the holidays with confidence. From making peace with imperfect meals to letting go of food guilt, you’ll learn how ...

Is your toddler obsessed with carbs? If your little one could live on pasta, crackers, and bread alone, this episode is for you. Kathy, pediatric dietitian and mom, dives into the truth about carbohydrates and why they’re actually essential for your child’s growth, development, and energy. She explains what’s really happening when your toddler only wants carbs, how to find balance without micromanaging meals, and why carbs don’t deserve the bad reputation they often get. You’ll learn: Why tod...