In the quest for sustainable, unprocessed food, the consumption of raw milk is increasing. But is it a good idea for kids? Get full information in the blog.

In the quest for sustainable, unprocessed food, the consumption of raw milk is increasing. But is it a good idea for kids? Get full information in the blog.

Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk

Is aspartame bad for you? For your kids? Jill dives into the safety of aspartame for children and offers some strategies to ease your mind. Get full information in the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/is-aspartame-bad-for-you/ 

Is aspartame bad for you? For your kids? Jill dives into the safety of aspartame for children and offers some strategies to ease your mind. Get full information in the blog: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/is-aspartame-bad-for-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/is-aspartame-bad-for-you/</a>

Is Aspartame Bad for Kids?

Strength training is safe for kids under certain conditions. Jill Castle breaks down whether or not kids can lift weights and considerations for parents. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/190.

Strength training is safe for kids under certain conditions. Jill Castle breaks down whether or not kids can lift weights and considerations for parents. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/190</a>.

Is It Safe for Kids to Lift Weights?

Many kids are asking for Prime drink, but is it good for them? Jill Castle breaks down nutrition, safety, and other considerations about Prime. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/189.

Many kids are asking for Prime drink, but is it good for them? Jill Castle breaks down nutrition, safety, and other considerations about Prime. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/189</a>.

Is Prime Drink Okay for Kids?

My baby won’t spoon feed! Jill Castle offers tips and advice for parents when their baby is refusing spoon feeding. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/188.

My baby won’t spoon feed! Jill Castle offers tips and advice for parents when their baby is refusing spoon feeding. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/188" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/188</a>.

My Baby Won’t Spoon Feed

Jill Castle recaps Season 7 of The Nourished Child podcast and shares some announcements for parents and professionals. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/187.

Jill Castle recaps Season 7 of The Nourished Child podcast and shares some announcements for parents and professionals. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/187</a>.

It’s a Wrap (+ Some Updates)

Listener question: How do I handle it when my child wants to spend money on food? Jill Castle answers and offers resources for parents and their kids. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/187.

Listener question: How do I handle it when my child wants to spend money on food? Jill Castle answers and offers resources for parents and their kids. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/187</a>.

My Kids Want to Spend Money on Food

JC Lippold discusses the cycle of shame in nutrition, fitness, and parenting and offers tips for minimizing shame. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/185.

JC Lippold discusses the cycle of shame in nutrition, fitness, and parenting and offers tips for minimizing shame. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/185</a>.

Nourish the Person, Not the Shame with JC Lippold

Listener question: How can I support a healthier body image in my child? Jill answers and offers resources for parents and their kids. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/184.

Listener question: How can I support a healthier body image in my child? Jill answers and offers resources for parents and their kids. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/184</a>.

How Can I Support a Healthier Body Image?

Dr. Cara Palmer sheds light on the physical and emotional benefits of sleep for kids. Get full show notes and information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/183.

Dr. Cara Palmer sheds light on the physical and emotional benefits of sleep for kids. Get full show notes and information here: <a href="https://thenourishedchild.com/183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenourishedchild.com/183</a>.

Why is Sleep Important for Kids?

The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today’s child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.

Jill provides great resources and great advice. Would you consider reading Hillary McBride’s Mothers Daughters and Body Image? I’d love to hear you and Hillary have a convo in this podcast!

Loving it!

Great content but the podcast feels very scripted with awkward pauses. The host comes off very self promoting. She has a lot of experience and knowledge but we don’t need to be reminded in every interview.

Great content, needs humility

The Nourished Child

Melanie Potock

Many children struggle with picky eating at one point or another, but current research trends show us that for some little ones, it is not just a phase, but a recognized disorder. Melanie Potock is a Speech Language Pathologist and a feeding expert. She is a champion of early intervention, the author of many books, and a supporter of parents who are dealing with extreme picky eaters. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/044

Many children struggle with picky eating at one point or another, but current research trends show us that for some little ones, it is not just a phase, but a recognized disorder. Melanie Potock is a Speech Language Pathologist and a feeding expert. She is a champion of early intervention, the author of many books, and a supporter of parents who are dealing with extreme picky eaters. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/044" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/044</a>

TNC 044: How to Help Extreme Picky Eaters with Melanie Potock

Kids experience distraction, external pressures to eat more (or less), and are even the subject of parent fears surrounding eating certain foods or eating too much, and as such, it’s easy for them to fall down the rabbit hole of mindless eating. In this episode, I chat with Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD and author of the book, How to Raise a Mindful Eater. She gives us tools and tips for raising a mindful eater in a world that tends to be mindless when it comes to eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/026

Kids experience distraction, external pressures to eat more (or less), and are even the subject of parent fears surrounding eating certain foods or eating too much, and as such, it’s easy for them to fall down the rabbit hole of mindless eating. In this episode, I chat with Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD and author of the book, How to Raise a Mindful Eater. She gives us tools and tips for raising a mindful eater in a world that tends to be mindless when it comes to eating. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/026</a>

TNC 026: How to Raise a Mindful Eater

Just like you approach meals,  you need a strategy to help your child snack better. With the average child snacking about 4 times per day, it’s no wonder snacking contributes about 600 calories or 27% of their daily caloric intake. Today’s episode details my 8 tips for helping you develop a snack strategy that will help your child eat nutritiously at snack time and better regulate his overall appetite and eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/035

Just like you approach meals, <a href="http://jillcastle.com/childhood-nutrition/healthy-snacks-snack-strategy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> you need a strategy</a> to help your child snack better. With the average child snacking about 4 times per day, it’s no wonder snacking contributes about 600 calories or 27% of their daily caloric intake. Today’s episode details my 8 tips for helping you develop a snack strategy that will help your child eat nutritiously at snack time and better regulate his overall appetite and eating. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/035</a>

TNC 035: 8 Tips to Help Your Child Snack Better

Jessica Levinson

Today, my guest, Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN, and I are talking about meal planning and healthy meal ideas. We address the daily grind of preparing meals, and how to make them easier and less stressful for you, moms and dads. Learn how to create a simple meal plan and how to set yourself up for success on those busy nights of sports, church, and other extra-curricular activities your family participates in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/053

Today, my guest, Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN, and I are talking about meal planning and healthy meal ideas. We address the daily grind of preparing meals, and how to make them easier and less stressful for you, moms and dads. Learn how to create a simple meal plan and how to set yourself up for success on those busy nights of sports, church, and other extra-curricular activities your family participates in. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/053</a>

TNC 053: Healthy Meal Planning Tips with Jessica Levinson

Dr. Laura Jana discusses toddler brain development, what to expect with toddler behavior and how best to support the brain and body growth of the toddler. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/095

Dr. Laura Jana discusses toddler brain development, what to expect with toddler behavior and how best to support the brain and body growth of the toddler. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/095" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/095</a>

TNC 095: The Toddler Brain

Stephanie Ferrari

Stephanie and I talk about some of the biggest challenges parents and toddlers face when it comes to snacking. We discuss why toddlers often snack so much, how to put together a healthy snack, and why you shouldn't simply rely on a single brand of snacks and treats for your little ones.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/075

Stephanie and I talk about some of the biggest challenges parents and toddlers face when it comes to snacking. We discuss why toddlers often snack so much, how to put together a healthy snack, and why you shouldn't simply rely on a single brand of snacks and treats for your little ones.  Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/075</a>

TNC 075: Healthy Snacks for Toddlers with Stephanie Ferrari, MS, RDN

Natalie Muth

If you find yourself cooking multiple meals, or fighting a daily battle with your child to eat something other than hot dogs, then this episode is for you! Today, I had the chance to chat with my friend Dr. Natalie Muth. Through her philanthropy, healthy weight clinic, and her own pediatric practice, Dr. Muth merges together her extensive knowledge of nutrition and medicine to encourage parents and children to have a healthy relationship with food. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/043

If you find yourself cooking multiple meals, or fighting a daily battle with your child to eat something other than hot dogs, then this episode is for you! Today, I had the chance to chat with my friend Dr. Natalie Muth. Through her philanthropy, healthy weight clinic, and her own pediatric practice, Dr. Muth merges together her extensive knowledge of nutrition and medicine to encourage parents and children to have a healthy relationship with food. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/043" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/043</a>

TNC 043: Feeding Picky Eaters with Natalie Muth, MD, RD

Join me on the podcast this week and discover how to instill healthy habits in your family from a young age by becoming a good food parent. I’m sharing 10 tips that cover every aspect of food parenting, how to encourage our kids, what parenting methods to avoid, and how to display the behavior you want to see from your children at mealtimes. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/100

Join me on the podcast this week and discover how to instill healthy habits in your family from a young age by becoming a good food parent. I’m sharing 10 tips that cover every aspect of food parenting, how to encourage our kids, what parenting methods to avoid, and how to display the behavior you want to see from your children at mealtimes. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/100" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/100</a>

TNC 100: 10 Tips for Your Best Food Parenting Year Ever

Bettina Siegel chats about her new book, Kid Food, and outlines the (many) obstacles parents face when it comes to raising healthy kids as well as the opportunities for making a better food world for kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/098

Bettina Siegel chats about her new book, Kid Food, and outlines the (many) obstacles parents face when it comes to raising healthy kids as well as the opportunities for making a better food world for kids. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/098" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/098</a>

TNC 098: Kid Food

Are there foods that are off-limits in your home? Foods you won’t allow your child to eat? Foods you consider unhealthy, toxic, or “bad” for your child? Today I’m talking about food restriction – the controlling feeding practice parents may use to encourage healthier eating–and forbidden foods—those foods that are high-fat, high-sugar, relatively low-nutrient foods such as sweets, chips and sodas. How you handle those foods you consider taboo for your child to eat? Do you forbid or restrict them?  Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/029

Are there foods that are off-limits in your home? Foods you won’t allow your child to eat? Foods you consider unhealthy, toxic, or “bad” for your child? Today I’m talking about food restriction – the controlling feeding practice parents may use to encourage healthier eating–and forbidden foods—those foods that are high-fat, high-sugar, relatively low-nutrient foods such as sweets, chips and sodas. How you handle those foods you consider taboo for your child to eat? Do you forbid or restrict them?  Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/029</a>

TNC 029: Food Restriction and Forbidden Food

I am lucky to have on the podcast today a fellow nutritionist, Leslie Schilling. Along with her co-author Wendy Jo Peterson, Leslie has recently published the book Born To Eat. This guide is all about teaching families how to have a healthy and balanced approach to nutrition. It emphasizes eating whole foods, eating together, and filling our diets with variety.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/046

I am lucky to have on the podcast today a fellow nutritionist, Leslie Schilling. Along with her co-author Wendy Jo Peterson, Leslie has recently published the book Born To Eat. This guide is all about teaching families how to have a healthy and balanced approach to nutrition. It emphasizes eating whole foods, eating together, and filling our diets with variety.   Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/046" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/046</a>

TNC 046: Baby Nutrition, Nutrition Intuition & Born to Eat

I get a lot of questions from readers of my blog and listeners of this podcast, so today I will be taking the opportunity to dish out some answers regarding some very different scenarios. Using the framework that I use in my own practice and accounting for all aspects of your child’s life, I’m providing you with actionable advice that will holistically benefit your little ones. I’ve got tips regarding breakfast for kids, feeding picky eating athletes, and how to identify whether you are being overly restrictive when it comes to sweets and treats. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/057

I get a lot of questions from readers of my blog and listeners of this podcast, so today I will be taking the opportunity to dish out some answers regarding some very different scenarios. Using the framework that I use in my own practice and accounting for all aspects of your child’s life, I’m providing you with actionable advice that will holistically benefit your little ones. I’ve got tips regarding breakfast for kids, feeding picky eating athletes, and how to identify whether you are being overly restrictive when it comes to sweets and treats. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/057" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/057</a>

TNC 057: Won’t Eat Breakfast, Food Restriction & Picky Eaters

Bob Murray

Dr. Murray and I talk about how a baby's brain develops in their first months of life, why parents often focus on individual nutrients rather than the whole nutrition package, and what you should keep in mind when creating your baby's meals. We also discuss feeding approaches and societal feeding trends we think parents should be wary of. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/078

Dr. Murray and I talk about how a baby's brain develops in their first months of life, why parents often focus on individual nutrients rather than the whole nutrition package, and what you should keep in mind when creating your baby's meals. We also discuss feeding approaches and societal feeding trends we think parents should be wary of. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/078" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/078</a>

TNC 078: Brain Development in Early Childhood with Dr. Bob Murray

One of the most frustrating things for a parent is when kids won't eat. We hear a lot about overeating, but what about when your child won’t eat enough or a healthy balance of foods? There are reasons kids won't eat, and it's not always because they don't like the food that's offered. In this episode, I look at some of the most common reasons kids won't eat. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/023

One of the most frustrating things for a parent is when kids won't eat. We hear a lot about overeating, but what about when your child won’t eat enough or a healthy balance of foods? There are reasons kids won't eat, and it's not always because they don't like the food that's offered. In this episode, I look at some of the most common reasons kids won't eat. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/023</a>

TNC 023: 12 Reasons Kids Won’t Eat (& What You Can Do)

What if you could make a better breakfast with breakfast recipes that are super fast and nutritious, delicious and a home run every time? Today’s guest has just the book you need! Katie Morford, author of Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, has a cookbook focused on fast and fabulous breakfast recipes your child will love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/019

What if you could make a better breakfast with breakfast recipes that are super fast and nutritious, delicious and a home run every time? Today’s guest has just the book you need! Katie Morford, author of Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, has a cookbook focused on fast and fabulous breakfast recipes your child will love. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/019</a>

TNC 019: Better Breakfast Recipes for Busy Kids

Today, I’m talking to Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson from Super Healthy Kids. Super Healthy Kids is a tremendous resource, created by two real moms, offering recipes that encourage parents to share healthy meals with their kids in a variety of ways. One of my favorite things about the Super Healthy Kids’ website is their focus on raising adventurous eaters! If you’re in a rut, struggling to add variety and nutritious foods into your go-to meals, or frustrated by “picky eaters,” you don’t want to miss today’s episode.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/052

Today, I’m talking to Amy Roskelley and Natalie Monson from Super Healthy Kids. Super Healthy Kids is a tremendous resource, created by two real moms, offering recipes that encourage parents to share healthy meals with their kids in a variety of ways. One of my favorite things about the Super Healthy Kids’ website is their focus on raising adventurous eaters! If you’re in a rut, struggling to add variety and nutritious foods into your go-to meals, or frustrated by “picky eaters,” you don’t want to miss today’s episode.  Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/052</a>

TNC 052: Super Healthy Meals with Amy and Natalie from Super Healthy Kids

Maureen Healy

Tune in to our conversation as we discuss the challenges and tools available for parents to raise healthy children in this day and age. Maureen has wonderful insights for curious parents into the world of child development and how to help your child become emotionally mature, confident and aware. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/084

Tune in to our conversation as we discuss the challenges and tools available for parents to raise healthy children in this day and age. Maureen has wonderful insights for curious parents into the world of child development and how to help your child become emotionally mature, confident and aware. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/084" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/084</a>

TNC 084: The Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen Healy

Stephanie Elliot

My guest this week, Stephanie Elliot, is the author of Sad Perfect, a book that tells the story of a 16-year-old girl with ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) and her struggles with disease, love, and recovery. While the book is classed as fiction, it is built upon the hard truths Stephanie endured helping her own daughter through this illness. Even if your child doesn’t suffer from such a disease, Sad Perfect provides a level of understanding we can all benefit from. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/058

My guest this week, Stephanie Elliot, is the author of Sad Perfect, a book that tells the story of a 16-year-old girl with ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) and her struggles with disease, love, and recovery. While the book is classed as fiction, it is built upon the hard truths Stephanie endured helping her own daughter through this illness. Even if your child doesn’t suffer from such a disease, Sad Perfect provides a level of understanding we can all benefit from. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/058" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/058</a>

TNC 058: Sad Perfect: A Story of a Girl with ARFID with Stephanie Elliot

Catherine Pearlman

On today’s show, I’m talking to Catherine Pearlman, a clinical social worker and author of a wonderful book, Ignore It! We talk about how children view rewards (both positive and negative, material and non-material) and the structures behind habit formation. By ignoring the ways children test the boundaries of what is allowed or will be rewarded, you can see remarkable positive behavior shifts in your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/090

On today’s show, I’m talking to Catherine Pearlman, a clinical social worker and author of a wonderful book, Ignore It! We talk about how children view rewards (both positive and negative, material and non-material) and the structures behind habit formation. By ignoring the ways children test the boundaries of what is allowed or will be rewarded, you can see remarkable positive behavior shifts in your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/090" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/090</a>

TNC 090: Ignore It! With Catherine Pearlman

Heidi Schauster

My guest this week is Heidi Schauster – a nutrition therapist, certified eating disorders registered dietician and the founder of Nourishing Words Nutrition Therapy. Heidi has a wonderful book, Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self. She encourages health regardless of size and embodies eating and living for all. Tune in as Heidi shares some of the lessons from her book and we consider how they can be applied to children and their relationship with food. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/060

My guest this week is Heidi Schauster – a nutrition therapist, certified eating disorders registered dietician and the founder of Nourishing Words Nutrition Therapy. Heidi has a wonderful book, Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self. She encourages health regardless of size and embodies eating and living for all. Tune in as Heidi shares some of the lessons from her book and we consider how they can be applied to children and their relationship with food. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://jillcastle.com/060" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillcastle.com/060</a>

TNC 060: Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body and Self with Heidi Schauster

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