The Nourished Child
Jill Castle, MS, RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
Raising a healthy eater shouldn't feel confusing or overwhelming. The Nourished Child is your trusted guide for child nutrition, feeding kids with confidence, and navigating real-life parenting challenges — from picky eating and food-focused kids to teen appetites, nutrient needs, young athletes, and raising children in all body sizes.
Hosted by Jill Castle — pediatric dietitian, author, and mom of four — this podcast blends practical feeding strategies with body-positive parenting, holistic child wellness, and the latest research on children's physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode helps you build healthy habits, support your child's relationship with food, protect their self-esteem, and create a family culture where children thrive at every size.
Whether you're dealing with an overweight child, a selective eater, a child who's always hungry, or you simply want to nurture healthy habits and positive body image, The Nourished Child offers the compassionate, evidence-informed guidance you need to raise a well-nourished, confident, resilient child — inside and out.
Hosted by Jill Castle — pediatric dietitian, author, and mom of four — this podcast blends practical feeding strategies with body-positive parenting, holistic child wellness, and the latest research on children's physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode helps you build healthy habits, support your child's relationship with food, protect their self-esteem, and create a family culture where children thrive at every size.
Whether you're dealing with an overweight child, a selective eater, a child who's always hungry, or you simply want to nurture healthy habits and positive body image, The Nourished Child offers the compassionate, evidence-informed guidance you need to raise a well-nourished, confident, resilient child — inside and out.
Episodes
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Feb 15, 2024 • 19min
6 Principles for Introducing New Foods to Young Children
Jill reviews 6 principles to keep in mind when introducing new foods to young children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Feb 1, 2024 • 52min
The Genetics of Your Child's Food Approach and Why It Matters
Jill reviews the genetics of food approach in kids and revisits an interview with Dr. Alison Miller about child eating styles. Why are some kids more interested in food and others less so? Find out! Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Jan 18, 2024 • 19min
Do Parents Restrict Food when Kids Are Larger?
Jill reviews how parent feeding may change when raising a child with a larger body. She chats about the genetics of being larger and the impact of restricting food. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Jan 4, 2024 • 13min
3 Wishes for the New Year
Jill has three wishes for the New Year for parents and anyone who cares about children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Dec 21, 2023 • 12min
Simple Ways to Educate Toddlers about Food
Jill reviews three simple ways to teach toddlers about food without stigmatizing and compromising their developing relationship with food. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Dec 7, 2023 • 15min
Eating in secret: Why do kids sneak food?
Jill reviews why kids sneak food and what parents can do about it. If your child is eating in secret, this is a must-listen! Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Nov 23, 2023 • 14min
Stereotyping Children About Their Size, Eating, and Activity Levels
Jill reviews three labels adults place on kids about their eating, size, and activity levels, and the impact these have on children's well-being. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Nov 9, 2023 • 50min
How to Arm Your Child Against Dysfunctional Eating with Jessica Setnick
Jessica Setnick shares her insights on dysfunctional eating in children and what parents can do right now to protect them. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Oct 26, 2023 • 20min
Is it okay for a child to be a pescatarian?
Is it safe for children to be pescatarian? Understand the benefits, watch-outs, and potential mistakes when raising a pescatarian child. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Oct 12, 2023 • 41min
The State of the Teen Plate with Ty Beal
Ty Beal shares his research and insights on adolescent nutrition in the U.S. and globally. Sponsored by National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
