Food for Tot: Feed Your Baby and Toddler with Confidence

What it really means to have a healthy relationship with food (and when it starts)

30 Dec 2025

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Think your toddler’s relationship with food “just is what it is”? In this episode, Kathy opens up about one of the most emotional conversations she’s had with a client and why so many millennial parents are carrying invisible wounds from diet culture that now show up at their toddler’s table. Through the story of a two-year-old who went from eating only beige foods to confidently listening to her body and trying new foods, Kathy breaks down what a healthy relationship with food actually looks like in early childhood, and why it starts far earlier than most parents realize. You’ll learn the signs your little one is developing a positive, autonomous relationship with food, and the common pressure-based habits that unintentionally teach kids to distrust their own bodies. From meal-time battles and food “rules” to bite-counting, sneaking food, and moralizing what kids eat, Kathy explains how these patterns shape a child’s inner voice for years to come. And more importantly, she shares the boundaries, routines, and modeling that protect kids from the anxiety, shame, and rigidity so many of us grew up with. If you’ve ever hoped your child would have a healthier relationship with food than you did, but aren’t sure how to build that foundation, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and practical next steps. Tune in to hear:The emotional truth: why millennial parents feel pressure to “fix” feeding based on their own historiesWhat a healthy toddler relationship with food actually looks like (and why it’s not cookie-cutter)Signs your little one is building trust with their body such as hunger cues, fullness cues, and autonomyWhy toddlers need boundaries, predictable routines, and a confident role model at the tableThe hidden harm of “just one bite,” bite-counting, weighing, or sneaking food into their mouthsHow food morality (“good foods,” “bad foods,” “being good today”) shapes a child’s self-worthWhy toddlers shouldn’t run the eating schedule and how structure supports long-term successHow mealtime pressure, anxiety, or parental stress can quietly erode trust at the tableThe long-game: how early feeding habits shape their body trust, confidence, and relationship with food Mini Foodie Quiz: https://angelic-brook-71978.myflodesk.com/dt22wt9q3m Doors Open for the Mini Me Method - Apply Now Connect with Kathy: @theminimedietitian Website: https://theminimedietitian.com/ Grab my free Top Tips for Feeding Toddlers Guide

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Food for Tot: Feed Your Baby and Toddler with Confidence

What it really means to have a healthy relationship with food (and when it starts)

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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