Dec 20, 2019
Melanie Potock, author of Adventures in Veggieland, helps parents work with their little picky eaters. But she stresses that our main job is about joy. In this bonus episode, she shares a joyfully sweet kitchen story of her own.
Dec 13, 2019
It’s the holidays, and that means cookies! It can also mean a messy kitchen and some stress as you strive for an idyllic baking experience with your kiddos. Wendy McGowan, a professional cake and cookie decorator, is here to help make it go more smoothly — from how to set appropriate expectations, to what to look...
Nov 20, 2019
Thanksgiving is a special holiday, especially if you love family and food. In this bonus episode, we share thoughts on Thanksgiving cooking from Toria Frederick of The Step Stool Chef as well as a funny story about turkey from Margie Saidel, a registered dietitian and VP of Nutrition and Sustainability at Chartwells K12.
Nov 8, 2019
We might think a parent’s main responsibility in the kitchen is to offer healthy foods. But Melanie Potock, a certified speech language pathologist who specializes in feeding children, offers a different view. Our job is more fundamental than that — our job is joy. And if you’re too tense or distracted to find the...
Oct 11, 2019
In this episode, registered dietitian nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Malina Malkani shares her thoughts on the importance of helping kids develop a healthier relationship with food — and how parents can make a difference. (Spoiler alert: Part of it involves bringing kiddos into...