Rewind: Feeding Toddlers: Finding Joy in Family Meals with Nita and Jessica of

Rewind: Feeding Toddlers: Finding Joy in Family Meals with Nita and Jessica of

September 4, 2025 · 40 min

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Rachael speaks with Nita and Jessica about the challenges of feeding toddlers and how to make mealtimes enjoyable.

Feeding Toddlers: Finding Joy in Family Meals with Nita and Jessica of ⁠@happyhealthyeaters⁠ Have you ever struggled with picky eating or stressful mealtimes? This is so common- feeding toddlers can be very challenging! In this episode, Rachael speaks with Jessica and Nita, co-founders of Happy Healthy Eaters, ALL about feeding toddlers to make mealtimes more enjoyable! Here’s what they discuss inside this episode: The different challenges of feeding toddlers including “picky” eating or selective eating How and why it is important to trust your child’s eating preferences How much food should your toddler actually eat? Tips for keeping your child engaged and interested in mealtime Guiding parents on allowing kids to eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full How valuable family meals can be for modeling eating behaviors and passing on cultural traditions Ways to adapt meals to fit each family's schedule and preferences Tips for adapting culturally appropriate meals for babies Facts about the food supply in North America and it’s safety When to seek support from professionals if a child's eating habits are severely challenging or interfering with their growth and…

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Host: Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Guests: Nita, Jessica

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