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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 7, 2019 • 35min
TNC 096: Nutrition Books for Kids
Books are a great gateway to learning about nutrition in a non-pressurized way. I’m reviewing several books and interviewing Shanon Morris, children’s book author. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/096
Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 15min
TNC 095: The Toddler Brain
Dr. Laura Jana discusses toddler brain development, what to expect with toddler behavior and how best to support the brain and body growth of the toddler. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/095
Oct 10, 2019 • 1h 12min
TNC 094: Body Kindness for Kids
Rebecca Scritchfield joins me for an in-depth conversation about her book, Body Kindness, and how we can apply this concept to our growing children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/094
Sep 26, 2019 • 50min
TNC 093: Dairy Farming, School Wellness & Motherhood with Bet Howrigan
Join Bet Howrigan, dairy farmer, mom and teacher, as she talks about the demanding and busy life of a dairy farmer and school teacher. Learn what happens on a dairy farm and how to bring Fuel Up to Play 60 and other wellness programs into your school. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/093
Sep 12, 2019 • 46min
TNC 092: A Solution for Family Dinnertime with Catherine McCord
As parents, we all struggle with balancing the needs of our children, our time constraints, and budgets. By now, you've probably heard how important it is to have time as a family over mealtimes. In fact, coordinating meals together can set your children up for a lifetime of dietary success. Author, blogger, and Food Network personality Catherine McCord joins me to talk about finding time for family dinnertime and raising healthy children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/092
Aug 29, 2019 • 32min
TNC 091: 5 Barriers to Healthy Eating Every Family Faces
On today’s show, I want to share some wisdom about overcoming barriers to healthy eating. Making time, learning new recipes, and other strategies can be crucial for reaching our familial goals while cooking efficiently and budget-friendly. As we talk about the 5 main barriers to healthy eating, we can learn to accommodate all the different wants and needs of our families. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/091
Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 5min
TNC 090: Ignore It! With Catherine Pearlman
On today’s show, I’m talking to Catherine Pearlman, a clinical social worker and author of a wonderful book, Ignore It! We talk about how children view rewards (both positive and negative, material and non-material) and the structures behind habit formation. By ignoring the ways children test the boundaries of what is allowed or will be rewarded, you can see remarkable positive behavior shifts in your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/090
Aug 1, 2019 • 55min
TNC 089: Healthy Meals on a Budget with Lisa Leake
On today’s show, we are talking with Lisa Leake, a mother, blogger, and author who has a new cookbook about eating healthier on a budget. She has been feeding her family on a more health-conscious and budget-friendly diet and it has made a massive difference for their lives. She is on the podcast to share some of her strategies for motivating your family to eat less processed foods while not breaking the bank. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/089
Jul 18, 2019 • 53min
TNC 088: Making Sense of Sensory Issues in Children with Alisha Grogan
On this week’s podcast, I have occupational therapist Alisha Grogan of Your Kids Table to talk about sensory processing issues with special focus on how it impacts childhood eating. We discuss how you can identify and work with your child’s sensory issues so you can encourage healthier and more consistent eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/088
Jul 4, 2019 • 30min
TNC 087: Simple Tips for Adding New Foods
On today’s show, I want to talk about why it is so important to break free of food ruts and repetitive meals so you can be more involved and interested in what you’re eating. I have some easy tips to share so you can rotate in new foods and make eating a more positive part of your family’s routine. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/087
