In this episode, a parent shares that at a recent pediatrician visit with her 9 month old son, the doctor mentioned that his iron was low. The pediatrician went on to recommend that this mother reduce the amount of breastmilk and increase the amount of food she offers her son to compensate for the low iron levels. She is concerned with this advice as she thought that breastmilk should be the main source of calories for her 9 month old. She is confused about whether or not to change her...

In this episode, a parent writes in about concerns with her in-laws and their their differing opinions on how she should feed her 7 month old. They have shared their opinions with her about everything from when to feed her baby to whether she should allow him to nurse over night. Her in-laws are concerned that when her son is served solid foods in the morning, he tends not to show interest. They are persistent in telling her that her son needs to be able to sleep through the night at this age...

This week is a bit of a different show. With everything going on in the world right now, we are all likely in a bit of a different place than normal. Whether you've been staying at home for a few weeks or just starting, there is no doubt that this has been, and will be, a challenging time for all of us. In this episode, I try to get to the bottom of some of the issues you may be experiencing during this time in close quarters at home. I go through a few of the most common feeding issues that...

In this episode, a parent shares how her toddler is refusing to eat breakfast many days. She describes how her son is choosing what he is served for breakfast every morning, but that he is very inconsistent with the amount that he eats. When he refuses to eat what is served even after asking for it, she is unsure whether to offer her toddler other items or simply let him wait until the next feeding opportunity as she worries that he will be hungry before snack. She has been giving him other...

In this episode, a parent writes in with questions about implementing a meal and snack schedule for her toddler. Her son constantly asks for food, and it is leading to a lot of grazing throughout the day. She is concerned that her son doesn't understand the concept of waiting until the next meal, and that maybe her son is indeed hungry in between the meals she is serving. She explains the struggles she is having with trying to stick to a meal schedule, and is looking for help with this.

A parent shares her concerns about how to serve dessert to her child so that it remains on a neutral footing with other foods and her child doesn't become obsessed with it. She mentions that she has a good routine at home, however when at her weekly extended family meals, dessert is always served after the main portion of the meal. She is worried that this may encourage her child to place a higher value on desserts, and is looking for advice on how to approach this.  For more information and...

A parent writes in describing her concern that her 15 month old may not be eating enough as they refuse to try many different foods. She details how her child throws food on the floor rather than trying it, and is willing to eat only a handful of foods. She is trying to expose her toddler to different foods but is finding it difficult to ensure her child is eating enough food at the same time. She often finds herself resorting to easy foods like pouches or macaroni and cheese that she knows...

A parent writes in describing her struggles with her toddler who is just not able to sit still during mealtimes. She describes some of the tactics that she has had to endure to try to get her toddler to eat. She is trying her best to mitigate this behavior and make sure her toddler is being fed, but has found it to be increasingly difficult. She is seeking advice on how to tackle this situation and how to make mealtimes more productive with her toddler.    For more information and show...

A parent shares her concern about her toddler’s weight and is wondering how to handle portion sizes for them. She describes previous advice that she has been given by pediatrician, and how she has handled it in the past. She is seeking advice on how to know how much to serve while respecting her child’s body’s own needs, while also taking into account the pediatrician’s concerns.