Hang on, listeners. This episode is about kids and food so you know that means Renee is going to be FIRED UP.
We’ve had several episodes on food—how the French eat, food allergies & sensitivities, meal planning with Plandy Mandy, but in THIS one we’re addressing the dreaded PICKY EATER issue, which is one we ALWAYS got consistently in parenting classes we’ve taught.
Getting down in the weeds with us today is MISA PIGNATARO, who’s the creator of Misa’s Clean Kitchen.
WELCOME & INTRO. Misa lives in NH and is a mom to two girls, 11 and 13.
Misa offers family nutrition counseling, shopping & pantry makeovers, kids’ cooking classes, and more.
A lot of your coaching, recipes, etc. are gluten, dairy free….is that a necessity for your family?
There’s a flavor window between 6-18 months, when parents should be introducing all sorts of flavors, textures, and colors in a baby’s diet.
The benefits of getting kids in the kitchen (from very little in bouncy seat to toddlers on stool or counter helping stir/add, to older kids taking one night/week to make family dinner)
How to shape our children’s tastes to appreciate real food
Misa’s philosophy is HIGH ADVENTURE, LOW PRESSURE. Kids get in on the game by being able to rate a food with her Taste-O-Meter scale.
How to teach healthy habits from the start (100 by 1??)
Meal preparation, Meal Planning, and Grocery shopping Basics
What are the benefits of getting kids cooking in the kitchen?
How do parents increase their kids’ veggie consumption?
What are some tips for reducing kids sugar intake?
what are some tips for curbing the constant snacking?
what are some tips for parents with picky eaters? What are possible causes?
Do you meal plan for your family? What are your tips? (plandymandy.com…)
What are your time saving tips on grocery shopping and meal prep?
How do you encourage kids to try new foods?
How did Misa’s Clean Kitchen come to be?