Nutrition for Littles

Alyssa Miller

Alyssa Miller RD will cover how to handle picky eating, mealtime meltdowns, building a healthy relationship with food and so much more. If you have young children and mealtimes look more like a battlefield than a peaceful family meal make sure to tune in, subscribe and share this podcast with all your mom friends.

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20 episodes
Updated July 8

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July 8 · 15 min
Summer Feeding Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Summer is here, and that means more sunshine, more chaos… and yes, more mealtime curveballs. In this episode, we’re diving into a few key things that tend to trip parents up when the weather warms up. Think of this one as your unofficial guide to navig...
May 20 · 18 min
Picky Eating in the Summer [Must Try Tips and Tricks]
My best summertime picky eating tips shared! Outdoor high chair linked here Popsicle molds linked here and here Loving the podcast but looking for more? Head over to my Instagram account @nutrition.for.littles where I drop almost daily content helping ...
April 23 · 14 min
Why Picky Eating Isn’t Just About Food (And What It’s Really Telling You)
Your kid won’t wear jeans. They melt down over brushing teeth. They refuse to try soccer even though they’re fine at practice. And oh yeah—they’re also a picky eater 🤔 What if I told you these aren’t separate problems? What if they’re all connected?
April 15 · 16 min
The Ripple Effects of Reversing Picky Eating™ (That No One Talks About)
“It brings the fun back to the table.” 🥹 One of my students said this after reversing picky eating, and honestly? It’s one of my favorite wins ever. Because here’s the thing—when you’re in the thick of picky eating,
April 8 · 18 min
The Strong-Willed Kid Who Won’t Eat: How to Get On Their Team (Not Fight Them)
“They’re just being stubborn.” “They’re so defiant.” “They dig in their heels and won’t budge.” 😤 If you have a strong-willed picky eater, this episode is for you. Here’s what I wish I could scream from the rooftops: Picky eating isn’t the problem.
March 25 · 19 min
“Just Keep Serving It” Is Bad Advice—Here’s Why Your Kid Still Won’t Eat
Just keep serving it and they’ll eventually eat it.” “Wait until they’re hungry enough.” “It’s just a phase.” 🙄 If you’ve been following these well-meaning tips and your kid is STILL picky, this episode is going to hit different.
March 18 · 24 min
How I got my kids to eat seconds of a brand new recipe
Ever tried a new dinner recipe only to feel that familiar knot in your stomach, wondering if your kids will actually eat it, or if you’re headed for another mealtime standoff? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a recent dinner that could’...
February 25 · 16 min
The Picky Eating Blame Game: What’s Actually True (And What’s Not)
“You’re creating a picky eater.” “It’s the parents’ fault.” 😤 If you’ve ever heard this (or thought it about yourself), this episode is for you. I’m tackling the most guilt-inducing belief in the picky eating world: that parents CAUSE picky eating.
February 11 · 12 min
Why they stop eating foods they used to eat
Do you know what to do when your littles all of the sudden do not want to eat a food they have loved in the past? I give tips and ideas of why this might be happening and how to handle it. Ready to learn how to help your littles eat new and more foods?...
January 28 · 16 min
From Barely Eating to “Heaps of Food” in One Month
“Just wait it out. It’s just a phase.” 🙄 Sound familiar? That’s what Millie’s pediatrician told her when she complained that her daughter had stopped eating. So she waited… and waited… and waited. Until she finally decided she was DONE sitting on her h...
January 21 · 19 min
3 Things You’re Asking Your Picky Eater to Do That They Literally Can’t
You’re asking a reasonable thing. Your kid refuses. You get frustrated. They melt down. Sound familiar? 😤 Here’s the plot twist: what if the problem isn’t that your kid is being stubborn—it’s that you’re unknowingly asking them to do something their br...
January 14 · 31 min
If I Had to Start Over with my Picky Eater
If you could go back and start over with your picky eater, what would you do differently? 🤔 In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 things I wish I’d known from the beginning—whether your kid just started getting picky, you’re in the trenches right now,
January 7 · 17 min
Safe Foods Secrets for Picky Toddlers
Today, we’re focusing on ‘safe foods’ for toddlers. We’ll discuss why these foods are essential for picky eaters and strategies for when your child only wants to eat their safe food or suddenly rejects it. This episode provides practical tips for intro...
Dec 10, 2025 · 24 min
5 Common Phrases Debunked
In this episode, I’m tackling the 5 most common phrases parents hear about picky eating and the 5 things we often say to our picky eaters—revealing the surprising thread that connects them. Together, we’ll break down what these phrases really mean,
Dec 3, 2025 · 19 min
The Real Reason Your Child Refuses Dinner
We’re keeping it quick and powerful today with a rapid-fire Q&A 💥—three of the most common picky eating questions I’ve been getting lately (and the answers that’ll change everything for your mealtimes). In this short but packed episode,
Nov 19, 2025 · 25 min
Why Your Picky Eater Won’t Eat (And How to Fix It For Good)
If meal times feel like a battlefield and you’re exhausted from bribing, begging, and negotiating just to get your kid to eat something—this episode is for you 🙌 I’m breaking down exactly why your kid is picky,
Nov 12, 2025 · 10 min
The #1 Mistake Parents Make With Picky Eaters During the Holidays
The holidays are full of food, family, and let’s be honest a whole lot of pressure 🍗🎄. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to navigate holiday meals with your picky eater without the stress, bribes, or tears.
Nov 5, 2025 · 21 min
How I Accidentally Made My Son Picky (and What Finally Fixed It)
If you’ve ever found yourself dreading mealtime 😩, begging your toddler to “just take one bite,” or cooking two (or three!) different dinners every night 🍽️, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the season that started it all—...
Oct 22, 2025 · 26 min
Stop the Sugar Battles—How We Handle Sweets with Josh Miller
Desserts without drama? Yes, please. In this candid, mom-and-dad chat, I bring my husband Josh on to talk about how we handle sweets at home—without bribes, battles, or obsession. We unpack the counterintuitive strategy of serving dessert with meals,
Oct 15, 2025 · 45 min
Stop Taking It Personally: What “I Hate You” Really Means at Age 3 with Devon Kuntzman
Today I have Devon Kuntzman, ICF-certified coach on the podcast. She is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, and author of the brand-new book, Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums and Power Struggles,

Nutrition for Littles

Summer Feeding Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Picky Eating in the Summer [Must Try Tips and Tricks]

Why Picky Eating Isn’t Just About Food (And What It’s Really Telling You)

The Ripple Effects of Reversing Picky Eating™ (That No One Talks About)

The Strong-Willed Kid Who Won’t Eat: How to Get On Their Team (Not Fight Them)

“Just Keep Serving It” Is Bad Advice—Here’s Why Your Kid Still Won’t Eat

How I got my kids to eat seconds of a brand new recipe

The Picky Eating Blame Game: What’s Actually True (And What’s Not)

Why they stop eating foods they used to eat

From Barely Eating to “Heaps of Food” in One Month

3 Things You’re Asking Your Picky Eater to Do That They Literally Can’t

If I Had to Start Over with my Picky Eater

Safe Foods Secrets for Picky Toddlers

5 Common Phrases Debunked

The Real Reason Your Child Refuses Dinner

Why Your Picky Eater Won’t Eat (And How to Fix It For Good)

The #1 Mistake Parents Make With Picky Eaters During the Holidays

How I Accidentally Made My Son Picky (and What Finally Fixed It)

Stop the Sugar Battles—How We Handle Sweets with Josh Miller

Stop Taking It Personally: What “I Hate You” Really Means at Age 3 with Devon Kuntzman