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Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN
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44: 5 Reasons They’re Not Eating Dinner
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
05/09/22 • 18 min
Dinnertime with toddlers is like herding cats – except worse, because you also probably had to field a tantrum 5 minutes ago and you have zero chill left in you. And then they don’t even EAT anything you made and you want to say, as my son does, “WHAT THE FLIP?!”
Believe it or not, there are 5 very common reasons why I see littles not eating at dinner. Listen to today’s episode to see which of these might be the culprit in your house!

29: First Tool You Need for Your Picky Eater
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
01/24/22 • 17 min
Today’s episode is all about the first tool you need for your picky eater to get them moving in the right direction. If there aren’t many foods that they willingly eat, and you don’t know how to branch them out from where they are now, this episode is a must listen!
The tool we talk about in today’s episode is available free here in my Picky Eater Starter Guide. Grab it now here!
I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Clinical Nutrition and picky eating expert. I’ve worked with hundreds of families to improve picky eating in their house, and I can help you, too.

66: Causes of Picky Eating
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
11/28/22 • 16 min
Most parents of picky eaters that I work with have something in common - they blame themselves, at least in part, for their kid’s eating. But what if a lot of the causes of picky eating are actually not in your control? Listen to this episode to find out why your little one may be picky, and which things you actually can control.
Resources:
MKN Picky Eater QuizResearch data:
- The sweetness and bitterness of childhood: Insights from basic research on taste preferences
- Food neophobia across the life course: Pooling data from five national cross-sectional surveys in Ireland
- Associations between emotionality, sensory reactivity and food fussiness in young children
- Developmental and Environmental Influences on Young Children's Vegetable Preferences and Consumption

65: Pretzels and Cheerios: Are they healthy or not?
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
11/14/22 • 18 min
There’s a good chance your kid is eating pretzels and Cheerios quite often...but are they healthy? I am NOT one to make you afraid of what you feed your kids so before you even listen I don’t want you to freak out about this! Listen in to find out how to include these kid favorites in a healthy diet, and what my response is to the people who think Cheerios are harmful to eat.
Resources:
Ep. 40 Are Goldfish Crackers Actually Healthy? Ask a Dietitian! MKN Meal and Snack GuidesMilk for Toddlers: Answering All Your Questions on Cow’s Milk, Non-Dairy Alternatives & HormonesFREE Cereal GuideFREE Healthy Toddler Snack Guide

58: Grandparents won’t feed your kids how you want?
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
08/15/22 • 17 min
It can be so frustrating when what feels like a simple request is completely ignored! If you’re feeling stuck with grandma or grandpa going overboard on treats when they’re watching your kids, listen to this episode for what you can do to handle the situation (and hopefully get them to listen to you!).
Resources: https://mamaknowsnutrition.com/shop/
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55: [Special episode!] Must-Know Tips for Moving to a New House
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
07/25/22 • 34 min
Personal update...we moved to a new house! Since it has absolutely consumed my life for several weeks, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share the tips that saved my sanity and the things I’d absolutely repeat if we had to move again. This is my 3rd move as a mom, and it was by far the smoothest one yet!

54: Must-Know Tips for Toddler Choking Prevention
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
07/18/22 • 32 min
Learn what to avoid to reduce the risk of choking for your toddler from Brandon Doersken, co-founder and CPR instructor of Thrive Training Institute. Brandon is also a dad of 3 so he understands how hard it is to keep your eyes on them at all times! He helps empower you to have the knowledge and tools to help your little one, and you’ll love how he does NOT make it sound scary or overwhelming!
Thrive Training - https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/courses/cpr-aed?ref=9ba80d
$10 off code Kacie10

14: Toddler refuses to eat?
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
08/09/21 • 24 min
What do you do when your child refuses to eat? How do you know when they are really full? How do you know the opposite - if they’re eating too much?
In this episode, I share my expertise as a pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help you notice signs of fullness, how to better understand their appetite, and what to do when they refuse to eat.
You’re going to gain a better understanding of how their body works and how you can help them get the right amount of nutrition for their body.
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69: Postpartum core and pelvic floor - is it too late to fix? [ft. Ashley of Get Mom Strong]
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
01/09/23 • 21 min
Whether you’re new to postpartum life or you’re years into your postpartum journey, it’s not too late for you to feel better. In this episode, Ashley Nowe of Get Mom Strong shares her personal journey and gives advice to help new moms find the right journey for their core and pelvic floor recovery.
Resources:
My coupon code MAMAKNOWS14 will give users two weeks free to try the SLAM programs.

70: The MKN RDs are Ready to Help You Feed Your Child
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast
01/23/23 • 38 min
I found the best pediatric Registered Dietitians to join Mama Knows, and I want you to meet them! If you’re anything like me, you like to vet people before you work with them. Do they share similar values? Do they seem likable? Are they normal?? So I wanted you to meet our RDs if you’re curious about our virtual nutrition consults. Listen to this episode to meet Dana Wallace and Bianca Anderson to learn about them, their philosophies and why they love being part of the Mama Knows family!
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How many episodes does Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast have?
Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast currently has 72 episodes available.
What topics does Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast?
The episode title '65: Pretzels and Cheerios: Are they healthy or not?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast?
The average episode length on Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast released?
Episodes of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast?
The first episode of Mama Knows Nutrition: The Podcast was released on May 6, 2021.
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