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.
Managing Mealtime Madness
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 snacks as a stalling tactic, this episode explores how to approach bedtime snacks without guilt, pressure, or power struggles.
Sarah covers:
- Why bedtime snacks can be totally normal (and sometimes needed!)
- How summer and school year routines change things
- What to watch for if your child is skipping dinner
- Practical bedtime snack ideas that fill bellies without overcomplicating things
- Compassionate ways to set boundaries — without making snacks a “reward”
Whether you're in the midst of back-to-school transitions or simply looking to refine your bedtime routine, this episode is packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help make evenings more peaceful and nourishing for the whole family.
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