Mom, What's For Dinner?
Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson
A podcast for parents who need help navigating the muddy waters of feeding their kids. From starting solids to picky eating and body image concerns, join me for real life, down to earth conversations about how to nourish our kids. I may be a pediatric dietitian, but I'm also a mom, dealing with the same day-to-day craziness and joy of motherhood as my listeners. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be inspired!
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Intuitive Eating for Kids with Sabrina Magnan
Mom, What's For Dinner?
07/09/24 • 56 min
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In this week’s episode we are joined by Food Freedom Holistic Health Coach and Founder of the Food Freedom Academy Sabrina Magnan. Sabrina is joining us this week while we talk about intuitive eating for kids and how to raise an intuitive eater in this world of diet culture that we live in. We discuss some of the best ways to raise your child with a healthy relationship with food and how to handle “fun foods” with your little ones.
Links:
Check out Sabrina’s Podcast Live Unrestricted here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-unrestricted-the-intuitive-eating-food-freedom/id1657669984
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Plating Meals for a Picky Eater [What and How Much to Put on the Plate]
Mom, What's For Dinner?
09/24/24 • 25 min
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"Help! My child only eats chicken nuggets and pasta, what do I put on their plate at dinner?” If this sounds like an issue you face in your home, then this episode is for you! We don't only want to put foods kids are known to like and accept on their plate. Learn how to make mealtimes pleasant for everyone, and ensure your kiddo eats something. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Favorite Fall Recipes for Busy Sports Families [And Everyone!]
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/08/24 • 37 min
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We are in the thick of Fall! Sports have been in full swing for a few weeks now, and the momentum of the fresh new school year might be wearing off when it comes to cooking meals. We're bringing you some quick and easy recipes for those busy nights when everyone is getting back late from practice, dance, and other activities.
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
The Mini Muffin and Noodle Diet: How to Expand Variety
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/15/24 • 23 min
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Does this title sound familiar? There are many children out there eating the same foods over and over again with little variety. It's so important that kids are getting in a variety of foods to promote optimal growth and development. Expanding variety in extreme picky eaters can be challenging, but we have some tips to make it less daunting. Tune in to learn where to start in this process, how to food chain, and how to make food exposures fun and feel safe.
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
How to Talk To Kids About Weight
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/22/24 • 24 min
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Today we are tackling the difficult topic of how to have a discussion with your child about weight. Even if your household is body neutral (which is awesome!), kids are bound to hear comments about weight and bodies at school, sports, and social settings. We'll equip you with all the tools you will need to tackle the questions that come from your kids about this topic. We talk about how to have the conversation using the Health At Every Size principles and the best ways to ensure your child doesn’t internalize weight stigma.
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Happy Halloween! Keeping Candy No Big Deal [Repost]
Mom, What's For Dinner?
10/29/24 • 32 min
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This episode is a repost from last year, but Halloween is Halloween! Why reinvent the wheel? Learn how to keep candy no big deal and include it in a healthful diet on the biggest candy holiday of the year!
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Cooking Healthy Meals On A Budget
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/05/24 • 23 min
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The price of groceries is astronomical and we are all feeling it! Whenever I leave the grocery store I feel that burning hole in my pocket. This week we are coming at you with some quick and easy tips for cooking healthy on a budget. We're big foodies here so we have done all the work for you when it comes to combining budget friendly with delicious!
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Stop Short Order Cooking to Help End Picky Eating
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/19/24 • 23 min
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Do you find yourself cooking multiple meals in a single night because everyone in your family wants something different? Stir fry for the parents, hot dog for kid 1, mac n cheese for kid 2? This episode is for you! By the end of this episode you'll have learned how to make one meal per night that everyone can sit down and enjoy together.
To learn more about Jen’s picky eating program click here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/pickyeating/
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Baby Led Weaning: Part 2
Mom, What's For Dinner?
11/21/23 • 29 min
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In Part 2 of our BLW episodes, we take a deeper dive into the specifics of what you can offer your baby as far as foods, textures, allergens, and more! Starting solids can be so overwhelming, especially for new parents. Let us ease your mind!
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
Seasonal Winter Produce and Recipe Inspiration
Mom, What's For Dinner?
12/31/24 • 32 min
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Happy New Year! This week Jen and Izzy and giving you a list of all of the seasonal produce that is in season during the winter months. We also share some recipe inspiration using season produce to get you inspired to cook meals at home this new year. We are so excited about this episode and what's to come on the podcast this year!
Additional resources:
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/
Find Jen’s Fall Meal Plan Here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/the-fueling-families-complete-7-day-meal-plan/
Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.
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How many episodes does Mom, What's For Dinner? have?
Mom, What's For Dinner? currently has 80 episodes available.
What topics does Mom, What's For Dinner? cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Mom, What's For Dinner??
The episode title 'Infant and Toddler Feeding Must-Haves' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mom, What's For Dinner??
The average episode length on Mom, What's For Dinner? is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mom, What's For Dinner? released?
Episodes of Mom, What's For Dinner? are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mom, What's For Dinner??
The first episode of Mom, What's For Dinner? was released on Jun 29, 2023.
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