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Should My Child Take a Supplement? Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need to Know

Should My Child Take a Supplement? Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need to Know

Update: 2025-10-27
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Should your picky eater be taking a supplement — or are you just wasting money?
In this episode, Christine breaks down the pros, cons, and hidden pitfalls of children’s vitamins and supplements. You’ll learn how to spot junk ingredients, understand why not all nutrients are absorbed the same way, and discover what to look for on a label to make confident, informed choices for your child.
Christine also shares her personal story of how one omega-3 supplement unlocked her son’s speech progress — and why supplements should never replace real food variety.


💊 Listen to learn:




  • When supplements actually help picky eaters




  • Red flags hiding in popular kids’ vitamins




  • The difference between folic acid and methylfolate




  • Why “food first” is still the gold standard




🎯 Take the free Picky Eater Quizthepickyeaterstest.com

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Should My Child Take a Supplement? Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need to Know

Should My Child Take a Supplement? Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need to Know

Christine Miroddi Yoder