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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Power and Control At Mealtimes And What To Do with Dr. Siggie
Jennifer and Dr. Siggie, author, psychologist, and educator discuss the parenting dynamics that happen around feeding, why parents worry so much about feeding their kids, and why too much milk can be a problem. They provide tips on engaging teens in the decision making process around food. You’ll come away with practical strategies related to parenting and mindset when it comes to feeding your child.
Regulating BIG Feelings with Alyssa Blask Campbell
Jennifer and Alyssa Campbell, NYT bestselling author and CEO of Seed and Sow, share how to help your child learn to tolerate big feelings – which often come up around dinner time. They share one of the most important things you can do to make you a more regulated and patient parent, and how to handle mealtime when your child just falls apart and refuses to eat a meal. The goal is to help your child be able to tolerate uncomfortable feelings so they aren’t consumed by them or aren’t always ignoring them, and this chat gives you practical ideas you can use today.
Learn the Bottom Line on Seed Oils, Fiber, Protein, Soy, Plants and Much More with Whitney English
Jennifer and Whitney English, registered dietitian nutritionist, co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors, and cookbook author, provide the reliable information we all need when it comes to foods trending in the news and 90-second social media videos. They teach you how to think about nutrition without fear-mongering so that you get the information you need to help serve your child a nourishing diet without a side of fear and confusion. You may also be inspired to eat more plants, including whole grains!
Saving Time and Your Sanity at Mealtime with Catherine McCord
Jennifer and Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious, mom of three, and cookbook author, sit down and chat about Catherine’s meal prep magic that saves time and gets kids to eat well without the daily battle. They lay out why ‘everything tastes better on a stick,’ the power of popsicles, and the two-choice method. Plus, Catherine coaches Jennifer on 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.
Support Picky Eating and Food Trauma with Laura the Foster Parent
Jennifer and Laura, former foster parent, social media educator, and author, provide ideas for how to help kids who have experienced trauma or food insecurity feel safe with food and mealtime. They share strategies for getting picky eaters to try foods without pressure and Laura shares her favorite toppings and dips for helping kids branch out and to shift tense moods during meals (including one that blew Jennifer’s mind). They also provide you with perspective on how comfort foods, stocked fridges, and “yes bins” may affect kids or 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.
Improve Your Child’s Eating through Sensory System Regulation with Laura Petix
Jennifer and Laura Petix, pediatric occupational therapist, author, and neurodivergent mom talk about what your child’s behaviors are telling you about food and mealtime. We share the three sensory systems that many people have never heard of and how they impact hunger and fullness. We also teach you 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, and Laura and Jennifer agree, you’re not going to ruin your kid.
Learn About Grass-fed Beef with Mary Heffernan of Five Mary’s Ranch
Jennifer and Mary Heffernan, rancher, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, do a beef tasting! They discuss nutrition for kids and what role different foods play. Mary talks about the beef industry, what affects beef flavor, and Jennifer shares one reason her family chose to eat less beef (and how she developed an aversion to beef). Then they do a beef tasting comparing different sources of beef and several different spices. If you’ve ever been curious about grass-fed beef, you’ll learn more from a rancher with a small family-owned ranch.
Feel Seen As You Feed Your Neurodivergent Child with Megan Champion
Jennifer and Megan Champion, Founder & CEO of Mothers Together, former elementary educator, and mom of 3, talk about why the “rules” are different when it comes to feeding kids who are neurodivergent or have extra needs. They help you think outside the box when it comes to feeding and remind you that you have lots of options. If you are the parent of a kid who isn’t typical, then you may be feeling isolated or like no one understands. This chat will give you the opportunity to feel seen and gain confidence feeding your child in a unique way.
Teach Your Child Executive Function Skills with Caitlin Greer Meister
Jennifer and Caitlin Greer Meister, founding director of the Greer Meister Group, give you ideas for teaching your child executive functioning skills – those needed to set a goal and carry it out. These skills are used to eat foods, eat together, and to cook and prepare foods. Plus they laugh about the things they said they would never do as parents (before they had kids, that is) and Jennifer shares her discovery for ending garlic breath.
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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.