

The Nourished Child
Jill Castle, MS, RDN
The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today’s child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.
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May 27, 2021 • 28min
TNC 136: Tips for Keeping Kids on a Summer Schedule
Learn about tips for keeping kids on a summer schedule. I’m talking about weight, healthy habits, and some ways you can maintain structure in your child’s summer break. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/136

May 13, 2021 • 36min
TNC 135: How Children’s Preference in Food Begins
Dr. Julie Mennella explains how children’s preference in food develops, evolves and influences eating choices and health. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/135

Apr 29, 2021 • 44min
TNC 134: How Did I Get Here? The Jill Castle Story
A special episode about my journey, the work I do, and where I am today (literally!). Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/134

Apr 15, 2021 • 32min
TNC 133: Responsive Feeding 101
Learn how to use respond to baby feeding cues and set a foundation of trust and parent-child attachment. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/133

Apr 1, 2021 • 39min
TNC 132: How Dads Can Help Kids with Healthy Eating
Dezi Abeyta, “The Dad’s Dietitian,” joins me to talk about how dads can be a positive role model for kids and help them establish healthy eating habits. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/132

Mar 18, 2021 • 29min
TNC 131: How to Encourage a Child’s Autonomy at Snack Time
Build your child’s autonomy at snack time through a variety of hands-on activities to encourage self-regulated eating and nutritious snack choices. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/131

Mar 4, 2021 • 55min
TNC 130: The Dietary Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers
Sharon Donovan, dietitian researcher and committee member of the 2020 DGA for Americans talks about the new infant and toddler guidelines. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/130

Feb 18, 2021 • 52min
TNC 129: A Good Time to Be Born
There’s been much progress in child health over the years. Dr. Perri Klass, author of A Good Time to Be Born, talks about child health and mortality. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/129

Feb 4, 2021 • 25min
TNC 128: Why Supertasters Need Extra Help with Vegetables
Do you have more than a picky eater on your hands? Learn about supertasters and what you can do to help them learn to like vegetables. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thenourishedchild.com/128

Jan 21, 2021 • 44min
TNC 127: How BMI Report Cards in School Impact Kids
Do BMI report cards help or harm a child? Dr. Kristine Madsen discusses the impact of using BMI measurements in schools. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/127