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Mealtimes with Kids: Challenges, Tips and Realistic Solutions

The 80% Club

Release Date: 05/26/2025

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Mealtimes with kids can feel like a wild ride — from spills, to kids never sitting down, to food negotiations and everything in between. In this episode, we dive into the real-life struggles and wins around feeding our families, and how to bring a little more ease, flexibility, and connection to the table.

We chat about the emotional rollercoaster of dinnertime, a few simple timps on how we navigate picky eating, what’s working in our homes (and what’s not!), and share simple, practical tips you can try tonight

We know the impact mealtimes has on YOU as a mom, and we want to try to ease some of that stress, and also normalize the chaos 💖

What we cover:

  • [01:00] Why mindful eating doesn’t always work with little ones 🙃

  • [03:00] Common mealtime struggles all parents will recognize

  • [07:00] The impact of sports schedules and car seat dinners 🚗

  • [08:00] The power of snack + meal timing ⏰

  • [10:30] Letting go of dinner as the only “family meal”

  • [12:00] Modeling and boundaries: what really helps

  • [15:30] Snack access: freedom vs. structure 🍎

  • [18:00] Final snack time (and why it’s a game-changer!)

  • [21:00] The Division of Responsibility in feeding explained

  • [23:00] Setting the stage: kid-friendly mealtime tools

  • [26:00] Cooking with kids: do’s, don’ts, and favorite meals to make together 🍕

  • [39:00] Realistic ways to create connection and calm at the table


You’re not alone if mealtimes feel messy, loud, or overwhelming. Just pick one thing from today’s chat to try — maybe it's adjusting snack timing or making space for your kids to help prep dinner. We’re cheering you on as you find what works best for your unique family 💪✨

Tried something we mentioned? We’d love to hear! DM us or tag us in your stories.

Follow us on Instagram! 

Liz: @lizdornian

Ally: @drallypower

Work with Liz: http://lizdornian.com/coaching

Work with Ally: https://www.drallypower.com/

 

Resources we mention:

📚 “Nourished” - Deborah MacNamara
📚 Hunt, Gather, Parent - Michaeleen Doucleff

🎧 Nutrition for Littles - Podcast and Instagram