Feed Them Well Book Tour Podcast with Jennifer Anderson
I wrote a book! Come with me as I road trip around the country having conversations with people who have interesting expertise related to feeding kids well. You’ll hear new stories, ideas and perspectives on how we can raise healthy, confident eaters for life.
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Saving Time and Your Sanity at Mealtime with Catherine McCord
Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious, mom of three, and cookbook author shares her meal prep magic that saves time and gets kids to eat well without the daily battle. You’ll learn why ‘everything tastes better on a stick,’ the power of popsicles, the two-choice method, and you’ll hear her explain how to make homemade meatballs the easy way. Whether you’re on team “freezer” or “take out” during busy weeks, you’ll appreciate the hacks and mindset we share.
How Sensory System Regulation Improves Eating with Laura Petix
Laura Petix, pediatric occupational therapist, author, and neurodivergent mom shares what your child’s behaviors are telling you about food and mealtime. We talk about the three sensory systems that many people have never heard of and how they impact hunger and fullness. We also talk about the “heavy work” trick that helps an overwhelmed kid settle before they eat and the “double breathing” method we both discovered for calming ourselves down during tough parenting moments as fast as possible. Trial and error is part of the process to finding what works best for your family – Laura and I agree, you’re not going to ruin your kid.
Supporting Picky Eating and Food Trauma with Laura the Foster Parent
Laura, former foster parent, social media educator, and author, provides ideas for how to help kids who have experienced trauma or food insecurity feel safe with food and mealtime. We talk about strategies for getting picky eaters to try foods without pressure and her favorite toppings and dips for helping kids branch out and to shift tense moods during meals. She also talks about how comfort foods, stocked fridges, and “yes bins” can be especially helpful for kids (and parents) who have experienced trauma or food insecurity, and what to do if a child binge eats. Whether you are providing foster care or have a picky eater, you’ll come away with ideas to try at the next meal you serve.
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Feed Them Well
A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life
Every parent wants to feed their kids well — but between picky eating, battles with sugar, confusing nutrition headlines, and the fear of saying the wrong thing about food or bodies, it’s hard to feel confident about any of it. Feed Them Well is the definitive guide that gives parents the exact words, scripts, and tools they need to navigate it all from baby’s first foods through the teen years — without judgment, guilt, or perfection required.
