Why Your Teen Won’t Come to Dinner
The Nourished Child
Family dinners can get complicated during the teen years. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Jill Castle explains why teens’ appetite rhythms change, why they may resist family meals, and how parents can maintain healthy habits and strong connection without pressure or conflict.
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes
The Nourished Child
What is REDs, and why are more teen athletes at risk? Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
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Low Appetite in Kids and Teens: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Worry
The Nourished Child
Low appetite in kids and teens can be completely normal, or a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, Jill Castle explains how to tell the difference and when under-fueling becomes a concern.
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Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat “Well”
The Nourished Child
In this episode, I’m joined by Dani Lebovitz, co-author of Food Positivity, to explore why emotional safety at the table matters more than food rules—and what actually helps kids build trust with eating.
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The Hidden Ways Parents Shame Kids About Food (And How to Stop)
The Nourished Child
Most parents don’t mean to shame their kids about food — but it happens more often than we realize. In this episode, Jill Castle breaks down the subtle ways food shame shows up at home, why it backfires, and how parents can shift toward supportive, emotionally safe feeding practices that help kids thrive.
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ARFID vs Picky Eating: Red Flags, Anxiety Signs, and What Helps
The Nourished Child
When picky eating is extreme, it’s rarely just about the food. Pediatric dietitian Katharine Jeffcoat explains how anxiety and sensory challenges impact eating, what helps beyond nutrition, and how to reduce pressure at the table—plus a simple “food science” approach to support progress.
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The Nutrition Shift That Changes Everything in 2026
The Nourished Child
A powerful reframe on child nutrition for 2026—why food alone isn’t enough and how a whole-child approach supports lifelong health and well-being.
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Fiber for Kids Made Simple: How to Boost Gut Health and Regularity
The Nourished Child
Fiber researcher, Joanne Slavin, discusses fiber for kids and why it’s so important to their health.
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A Conversation about Obesity Meds for Kids
The Nourished Child
Pediatrician and mom, Dr. Chrissie Ott, chats about the use of GLP-1 meds in kids and teens.
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Navigate Thanksgiving Food Dynamics like a Pro
The Nourished Child
Let’s talk turkey! Learn how to make Thanksgiving a positive experience to remember, especially if you have a picky eater or a child with high weight.
info_outlineLet’s talk turkey! Learn how to make Thanksgiving a positive experience to remember, especially if you have a picky eater or a child with high weight.