Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RD is a Registered Dietitian and mom of 3. Managing Mealtime Madness is a podcast about feeding kids and families (from babies and toddlers through older kids), to help you manage the stress and raise competent eaters. With expert tips from Registered Dietitians and parents, you'll walk away feeling inspired and empowered with new meal prep tips, easy kid-friendly recipes, meal ideas and new ways to feed your family.
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Should You Offer a Bedtime Snack? Let’s Talk About It
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20:46In this quick episode, Sarah shares a realistic approach to bedtime snacks — a common source of confusion (and negotiation) for many families. Should you offer them or not? Whether your child is genuinely hungry at night or using snacks as a stalling tactic, this episode explores how to approach bedtime snacks without guilt, pressure, or power stru…
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18: Summer Snacking Tips From a 7 Year Old
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26:08In this episode, my seven year old, Camryn, joins me to talk about snacking habits, and how kids may see snacks. We talk about strategies to offer more fruits and veggies, let kids play a role in the snack process, and fun ideas that you can try at home. Camryn even shares some tips for enticing picky eaters to try new foods, and some fun summer-fr…
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If you've ever been worried about your child's weight, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Jill Castle, long-time childhood nutrition expert and founder of The Nourished Child and author of Kids Thrive at Every Size, joins Sarah on Managing Mealtime Madness. Together, Sarah and Jill explore: Why traditional approaches to weight and BMI in ch…
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16: Postpartum Nutrition and Easy Meals for New Moms with Chelsea LeBlanc, RD
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40:35Chelsea LeBlanc is an award-winning registered dietitian, media personality, recipe developer, and nutrition expert in Nashville, TN. She runs a nutrition communications company and virtual private practice where she helps career-driven women plan and prep quick and easy meals on a budget. She frequently contributes to multiple media outlets––inclu…
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15: The Truth About Seed Oils and Family Nutrition
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19:44Amid rising controversy and misinformation on social media, this episode explains what seed oils are, how they’re processed, and whether they deserve the “toxic” label they’ve been given. As a Registered Dietitian, Sarah dives into the science behind seed oils, their role in heart health, inflammation, and whether they’re safe for kids. In this epi…
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14: What I Learned About Feeding Kids Beef: 5 Surprising Takeaways from a Cattle Ranch Tour
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27:06In this episode, Sarah talks about her recent firsthand experience on cattle ranches in Nebraska and some of the main takeaways for families. She shares some of the myths about beef and misinformation about grass-fed vs. conventional beef, and talks about beef nutrition, especially for growing kids. From how cattle are raised to what happens before…
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13: Understanding School Lunch Dynamics with Alex Turnbull, RD
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43:57Childhood nutrition is a complex issue! In this episode, Sarah and Alex Turnbull, RD discuss the challenges of child nutrition, particularly in the context of school food service. As a Registered Dietitian who used to work in school food service, Alex talks about many of the challenges that school nutrition programs face, including funding, food po…
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12: Tips to Make Dinner Time More Enjoyable
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20:18In this episode, Sarah shares practical tips for making mealtime more enjoyable for families, especially with young children. To make family meals more fun, we discuss the importance of predictability and allowing kids to serve themselves to foster autonomy. Sarah also touches on providing empathy when dealing with picky eaters, avoiding pressure, …
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11: Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters from a Former Picky Eater & Dietitian
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42:16Sally Kuzemchak is a registered dietitian and founder of Real Mom Nutrition, where she shares down-to-earth advice about feeding kids plus simple recipes--and since she's a former picky eater, they're all created with the finicky palate in mind. Her passion is helping moms feel more confident, and less guilt and confusion around feeding their famil…
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10: Starting Solids with Baby Led Weaning: Tips for Success with Hilary McMahon, RD
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39:45Hilary McMahon is a Registered Dietitian specializing in baby-led weaning and toddler nutrition. When her daughter was born, she became more aware of the true challenges that parents face when it comes to starting solids, navigating mealtime daily, and providing proper nutrition for their little ones. She founded her programs First Foods Academy an…
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9: Plant Based Eating for Kids with Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD
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40:22Kelly Jones is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and owner of Kelly Jones Nutrition, a performance nutrition and nutrition communications consulting company and private practice. As a nationally recognized sports nutrition expert, Kelly’s expertise is highlighted in national media outlets, broadcast television in various markets, and…
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8: The Division of Responsibility in Feeding Kids - How to Quickly Improve Your Child's Eating Habits
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25:02In this episode of Managing Mealtime Madness, we’re diving into one of the most effective frameworks for reducing stress at the table: Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding (sDOR). This evidence-based approach ties into everything when feeding kids (babies through adolescents!) and helps parents create a positive mealtime environment…
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7: Feeding Picky Toddlers: Tips for Less Stress and More Success with Ali Ellis, MS, RD
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39:02Ali 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 the…
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6: Five Recent Family Meals My 3 Kids Loved
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13:39Join me for a quick solo episode to help spark some dinner inspiration for your house! I'm sharing 5 recipes/meal ideas that we loved and how you can make them and modify them in your household. Need some easy weeknight meal ideas? Here are 5 recent meals that my three kids loved! Of course, feeding kids can be challenging with things always changi…
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5: Fueling Young Athletes with Heather Mangieri, RD, CSSD
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43:43Heather is an internationally recognized registered dietitian-nutritionist, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and author with a passion for helping athletes fuel and hydrate to maximize their health, development and athletic performance. Her expertise is in fueling young athletes, disordered eating in sports and nutrition communicati…
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4: Teaching Kids Where Food Comes From with Jessica Hammond, RD
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32:21In this episode, Sarah talks with Jessica Hammond, a Registered Dietitian and mom. We’re diving into the importance of teaching kids where their food comes from at a young age, and how that can cultivate a love, curiosity and appreciation for food. Whether understanding how fruits and veggies grow, taking kids to the grocery store, or getting hands…
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3: Doing The Bare Minimum For Meal Planning Success with Marita Radloff, MS, RD
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25:51Marita Radloff, MS, RDN, LD is a sports dietitian who believes in the no restriction approach for all. As a runner and triathlete herself, she knows how important it is to have nutrition dialed in for your training and racing. Marita believes that rigid diets don't work and she's dedicated to helping athletes at all levels hone in on their goals wi…
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2: 6 Things to Think About Before Planning Meals
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21:45Meal prepping doesn’t have to mean spending all of Sunday in the kitchen! In this episode, we dive into six key strategies to make meal planning work for your unique family, lifestyle, and schedule. Whether it’s prepping ingredients, cooking in batches, or choosing no-think theme meals, small steps can make a big difference. I share my personal app…
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1: Welcome to the Managing Mealtime Madness Podcast
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7:31The Managing Mealtime Madness podcast is dedicated to helping parents navigate the ups and downs of feeding their families with less stress. Learn what to expect in future episodes, why mealtimes can feel so overwhelming, and how simple strategies can make a big difference. Whether you're dealing with picky eaters, meal planning struggles, or just …
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