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
14 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 14
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27:06
13: Understanding School Lunch Dynamics with Alex Turnbull, RD
Childhood nutrition is a complex issue! In this episode, Sarah and Alex Turnbull, RD discuss the challenges of child nutrition, particularly in the context of school food service. As a Registered Dietitian who used to work in school food ...
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Episode 13
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43:57
12: Tips to Make Dinner Time More Enjoyable
In this episode, Sarah shares practical tips for making mealtime more enjoyable for families, especially with young children. To make family meals more fun, we discuss the importance of predictability and allowing kids to serve themselves to fo...
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Episode 12
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20:18
11: Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters from a Former Picky Eater & Dietitian
Sally Kuzemchak is a registered dietitian and founder of Real Mom Nutrition, where she shares down-to-earth advice about feeding kids plus simple recipes--and since she's a former picky eater, they're all created with the finicky palate in mind...
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42:16
10: Starting Solids with Baby Led Weaning: Tips for Success with Hilary McMahon, RD
Hilary McMahon is a Registered Dietitian specializing in baby-led weaning and toddler nutrition. When her daughter was born, she became more aware of the true challenges that parents face when it comes to starting solids, navigating mealtime da...
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Episode 10
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39:45
9: Plant Based Eating for Kids with Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD
Kelly Jones is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and owner of Kelly Jones Nutrition, a performance nutrition and nutrition communications consulting company and private practice. As ...
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Episode 9
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40:22
8: The Division of Responsibility in Feeding Kids - How to Quickly Improve Your Child's Eating Habits
In this episode of Managing Mealtime Madness, we’re diving into one of the most effective frameworks for reducing stress at the table: Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding (sDOR). This evidence-based approach ties into ...
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Episode 8
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25:02
7: Feeding Picky Toddlers: Tips for Less Stress and More Success with Ali Ellis, MS, RD
Ali Ellis is a registered dietitian and the founder of The Toddler Kitchen. She helps parents raise curious, adventurous eaters, while fostering a positive relationship with food. Ali holds a Master ...
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Episode 7
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39:02
6: Five Recent Family Meals My 3 Kids Loved
Join me for a quick solo episode to help spark some dinner inspiration for your house! I'm sharing 5 recipes/meal ideas that we loved and how you can make them and modify them in your household.Need some easy weeknight meal ideas? Here a...
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Episode 6
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13:39
5: Fueling Young Athletes with Heather Mangieri, RD, CSSD
Heather is an internationally recognized registered dietitian-nutritionist, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and author with a passion for helping athletes fuel and hydrate to maximize their health, development and athletic perf...
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Episode 5
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43:43
4: Teaching Kids Where Food Comes From with Jessica Hammond, RD
In this episode, Sarah talks with Jessica Hammond, a Registered Dietitian and mom. We’re diving into the importance of teaching kids where their food comes from at a young age, and how that can cultivate a love, curiosity and appreciation for f...
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Episode 4
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32:21
3: Doing The Bare Minimum For Meal Planning Success with Marita Radloff, MS, RD
Marita Radloff, MS, RDN, LD is a sports dietitian who believes in the no restriction approach for all. As a runner and triathlete herself, she knows how important it is to have nutrition dialed in for your training and racing. Marita believes t...
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Episode 3
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25:51
2: 6 Things to Think About Before Planning Meals
Meal prepping doesn’t have to mean spending all of Sunday in the kitchen! In this episode, we dive into six key strategies to make meal planning work for your unique family, lifestyle, and schedule. Whether it’s prepping ingredients, cooking in...
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Episode 2
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21:45
1: Welcome to the Managing Mealtime Madness Podcast
The Managing Mealtime Madness podcast is dedicated to helping parents navigate the ups and downs of feeding their families with less stress. Learn what to expect in future episodes, why mealtimes can feel so overwhelming, and how ...
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Episode 1
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7:31