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7: Feeding Picky Toddlers: Tips for Less Stress and More Success with Ali Ellis, MS, RD

7: Feeding Picky Toddlers: Tips for Less Stress and More Success with Ali Ellis, MS, RD

Update: 2025-03-25
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Ali Ellis is a registered dietitian and the founder of The Toddler Kitchen. She helps parents raise curious, adventurous eaters, while fostering a positive relationship with food. Ali holds a Master of Science in Health Promotion and has an extensive background in health psychology research, working with families with young children in changing their nutrition habits. She is also a passionate recipe developer, dedicated to creating easy, nourishing recipes for toddlers and young children.


If you're struggling with feeding your toddlers or kids, this episode will be your saving grace! Here we discuss:

  • How to handle feeding challenges away from and at the table
  • Tips to get kids to sit at the table longer
  • How to transition away from meal threats to a pleasant eating experience
  • What the division of responsibility framework is and how to apply it to feeding your kids
  • The importance of having a safe food at every meal
  • Best foods/additions for boosting nutrition for toddlers
  • Things to think about BEFORE you sit down at the dinner table to help kids eat better
  • Fun kitchen gadgets - Handheld spiralizer, sandwich shapes, Bentgo Box, crinkle cutters

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7: Feeding Picky Toddlers: Tips for Less Stress and More Success with Ali Ellis, MS, RD

7: Feeding Picky Toddlers: Tips for Less Stress and More Success with Ali Ellis, MS, RD

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN