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If meal times feel like a battlefield and you’re exhausted from bribing, begging, and negotiating just to get your kid to eat something—this episode is for you 🙌 I’m breaking down exactly why your kid is picky, why nothing you’ve tried has worked long-term, and most importantly—how to actually fix it. Because if it’s been […]

The holidays are full of food, family, and let’s be honest a whole lot of pressure 🍗🎄. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to navigate holiday meals with your picky eater without the stress, bribes, or tears. You’ll learn how to set your child up for success before the big meal even starts, […]

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading mealtime 😩, begging your toddler to “just take one bite,” or cooking two (or three!) different dinners every night 🍽️, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the season that started it all—the days when my oldest was what I lovingly call a breaditarian […]

Desserts without drama? Yes, please. In this candid, mom-and-dad chat, I bring my husband Josh on to talk about how we handle sweets at home—without bribes, battles, or obsession. We unpack the counterintuitive strategy of serving dessert with meals, the fears that come up (sugar! meltdowns!), and what actually happened when we offered puppy chow […]

Today I have Devon Kuntzman, ICF-certified coach on the podcast. She is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, and author of the brand-new book, Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums and Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids Without Losing Your Mind. We’re digging into what toddler behavior is really saying, how to set limits without losing the […]

Bedtime stealing your evenings? In this candid convo, I sit down with toddler-sleep pro Jessica Burke (Awesome Little Sleepers) to unpack what really derails sleep once kids get out of the crib, and how to get your kid falling and staying asleep independently! We talk timing, consistency, cozy routines that still have boundaries, and the […]

Does your little one need to boost their calories? How do you know if they need more calories? I give you some tips on how to boost calories if your little one needs it! ✨ Want to understand why your child is rejecting food in the first place? Sign up for my free class where […]

What do you do when your toddler flat-out refuses their meal—or worse, skips multiple meals in a row? In this episode, Alyssa tackles a real listener question about mealtime rejection and dives deep into what’s actually happening when kids say “no” to food. You’ll learn: By the end, you’ll feel equipped with both mindset shifts […]

Ever tried a new dinner recipe only to feel that familiar knot in your stomach, wondering if your kids will actually eat it, or if you’re headed for another mealtime standoff? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a recent dinner that could’ve gone sideways… but didn’t. I’ll share the exact steps I […]

Today’s podcast is a listener question! I give you tips and ideas on how to help your little one know when they are hungry and full. As well as what to say to them if they are asking for more and the time to eat has past. I also talk about podcast from a while […]