Managing Mealtime Madness
Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RD is a Registered Dietitian and mom of 3. Managing Mealtime Madness is a podcast about feeding kids and families (from babies and toddlers through older kids), to help you manage the stress and raise competent eaters. With expert tips from Registered Dietitians and parents, you'll walk away feeling inspired and empowered with new meal prep tips, easy kid-friendly recipes, meal ideas and new ways to feed your family.
Episodes
38 episodes
Rethinking Picky Eating: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What Actually Helps
Today we’re diving into a topic so many of you are thinking about: picky eating. And honestly, if you’ve ever found yourself saying “my kid is SO picky,” this episode is going to give you a totally new perspective.I’m jo...
37: From Farm to Family Table: A Farmer’s Perspective on Feeding Your Kids
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Kim Kornegay of Kornegay Family Farms & Produce for a behind-the-scenes look at life on a modern family farm. Kim shares her unique perspective as both a mom of three and a fourth-generation farmer, off...
36. Understanding Gluten-Free Diets For Kids with Whitney Stewart: Navigating Family Needs and Food Safety
In this episode, Sarah interviews Whitney Stewart, a Registered Dietitian and celiac disease advocate. Whitney shares her personal and professional insights on managing gluten-free diets for families and kids. From diagnosis stories to navigati...
35. Busy Spring Season Hacks for Mealtimes: How to Manage Dinners During Busy Seasons
Navigating spring sports season can be overwhelming for parents, especially juggling multiple kids, hectic schedules, and dinner logistics. In this episode, dietitian and mom Sarah Schlichter shares practical tips to streamline meal planning, e...
34. A Dad's View on Infusing Culture and Feeding Kids with Tony Castillo, Sports Dietitian
In today's episode, Tony Castillo shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles with body image and dieting to becoming a sports performance dietitian. He discusses how cultural foods have shaped his family traditions and offers practic...
33: 8 Ways I've Changed Feeding My Kids Since Becoming a Mom
In this solo episode, Sarah discusses: The benefits of early introduction via baby-led weaningWhy smaller servings promote better eating habitsEmbracing family-style meals to build independenceThe imp...
32: Postpartum Nutrition and Breastfeeding with Allegra Gast, RD, IBCLC
In today's episode, Sarah talks with Allegra Gast, a registered dietitian and IBCLC. Allegra shares evidence-based tips to fuel new moms and optimize milk supply, as well as strategies for postpartum recovery, nutrition, and breastfeeding succe...
31: Sugar and Kids: How to Find The Right Balance
In this episode, Sarah delves into the complexities surrounding sugar consumption in children, particularly in light of the new dietary guidelines. She addresses the common stress parents feel regarding sugar intake and how to aim for "balance....
30: A Mom's Wish List + How To Nourish Yourself Through the Holidays
In this episode, Sarah shares a very relatable wish list in terms of things moms actually want, and ideal feeding scenarios with kids. She also discusses tips to nourish yourself as a mom during holiday stress, encompassing physical...
29: Tricks for Getting Food on the Table with 3 Active Boys with Katie Fields, RD, CDE
In this episode, Sarah and Katie discuss the challenges and strategies of feeding an active family. They discuss meal planning, dealing with selective eaters, and the importance of balancing nutrition with the realities of busy family life (inc...
28: Mom Hacks for the Holiday Season to Save Time + Reduce Stress
In this solo episode, Sarah shares some of the best mom hacks she's come across for handling the holidays and ALL that comes with them! From tips for entertaining and bulk preparing, to shortcuts in the kitchen, wrapping stations and more, this...
27: What We Ate Last Week #2
Sarah's back for another quick solo episode sharing the family meals her family enjoyed last week with reminders to embrace imperfection. From some planned meals, to some off the cusp, here's how she and her family made it work. Don't forget ab...
26: Feeding Twins: Balancing Nutrition, Picky Eating and Fun at the Table with Edwina Clark, RD
Edwina is a Registered Dietitian, dually credentialed in the U.S. and Australia, and a mother of toddler twin girls. She specializes in translating complex science into consumer-friendly messages and is a sought-after nutrition expert, brand ad...
25: Prenatal Nutrition Myths, Gestational Diabetes & Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her wor...
24: Helping Digestive Troubles and Gut Health For Kids with Samina Qureshi, RD
Welcome Samina Qureshi, a Registered Dietitian specializing in gut health and digestive disorders, to the podcast! Sarah and Samina discuss the importance of identifying common digestive issues in kids, and practical tips for managing GI distre...
23: What We Ate for Meals Last Week
In this quick solo episode, Sarah shares some of her meals that her family shared last week, including opportunities to improve upon for next week's meals to make things easier, and also highlights what worked well for busy weeks. She also shar...
22: Saying Goodbye to "Good" and "Bad" Foods and Embracing "Convenience Foods" with a Mom of 3
Gisela Bouvier is a media Registered Dietitian based on Florida. In this episode, Gisela shares how to be okay with using convenient and processed foods in her busy lifestyle, while still nourishing her family. She talks about how and why she c...
21: Good to Great: Easy Meal Tips For Busy Parents from a Chef, Dietitian and Farmer with Breana Lai Killeen
In this episode, Breana Killeen, Sarah speaks with Breana Killeen, a senior food editor at Food & Wine and a dedicated farmer and chef. Breana shares her insights on the unique experiences of raising children on a farm, lessons learned thro...
20: Back to School Meal Prep Tips for Busy Families
In this episode, Sarah talks with Beth Stark, to discuss the challenges and strategies of meal prepping, especially during the back-to-school season. They explore:- How parents can navigate the busy schedules to create balanced meals...
19: Should You Offer a Bedtime Snack? Let’s Talk About It
In this quick episode, Sarah shares a realistic approach to bedtime snacks — a common source of confusion (and negotiation) for many families. Should you offer them or not? Whether your child is genuinely hungry at night or using sn...
18: Summer Snacking Tips From a 7 Year Old
In this episode, my seven year old, Camryn, joins me to talk about snacking habits, and how kids may see snacks. We talk about strategies to offer more fruits and veggies, let kids play a role in the snack process, and fun ideas that you can tr...
17: Are Kids Healthy At Any Size with Jill Castle, RDN
If you've ever been worried about your child's weight, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Jill Castle, long-time childhood nutrition expert and founder of ...
16: Postpartum Nutrition and Easy Meals for New Moms with Chelsea LeBlanc, RD
Chelsea LeBlanc is an award-winning registered dietitian, media personality, recipe developer, and nutrition expert in Nashville, TN. She runs a nutrition communications company and virtual private practice where she helps career-driven wom...
15: The Truth About Seed Oils and Family Nutrition
Amid rising controversy and misinformation on social media, this episode explains what seed oils are, how they’re processed, and whether they deserve the “toxic” label they’ve been given.As a Registered Dietitian, Sarah dives into the sc...
14: What I Learned About Feeding Kids Beef: 5 Surprising Takeaways from a Cattle Ranch Tour
In this episode, Sarah talks about her recent firsthand experience on cattle ranches in Nebraska and some of the main takeaways for families. She shares some of the myths about beef and misinformation about grass-fed vs. conventional beef, and ...