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Registered dietitian Kara Kilmartin shares strategies for reducing holiday mealtime stress and managing picky eaters.

Trying to survive holiday meals? You’re not alone. Registered dietitian Kara Kilmartin of Hannaford joins Raising Me to share simple strategies for reducing holiday mealtime stress. Kilmartin offers guidance on managing picky eaters, handling family pressure around food, navigating portion sizes, and helping kids enjoy treats without guilt. The episode provides practical tips to make holiday meals more relaxed, positive, and enjoyable for the whole family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Kara Kilmartin

Topics covered

• holiday meals
• stress management
• picky eaters
• family dynamics
• portion sizes
• guilt-free treats

Keywords

• holiday eating
• dietitian tips
• family meals
• stress-less
• food pressure
• enjoying treats

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Organizations: Hannaford

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