In this episode of the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast, host Amanda discusses feeding challenges with guest Cierra Crowley, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and founder of Bite Sized Wellness. Cierra shares her journey in pediatric nutrition and wellness and offers valuable tips for feeding picky eaters, addressing nutrition for babies and toddlers, and empowering moms to provide diverse and nutritious meals. From understanding developmental eating phases to staying consistent with meal offerings, Cierra provides evidence-based strategies to help parents navigate their children's nutritional needs confidently.
00:00 Introduction to the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast
00:51 Feeding Tips for Picky Eaters with Cierra Crowley
01:42 Cierra Crowley's Background and Experience
02:22 Challenges in Pediatric Nutrition
04:03 Creating Bite-Sized Wellness
08:48 Addressing Picky Eating
17:04 Nutritional Needs for Babies
19:31 Baby-Led Weaning vs. Purees
21:00 Feeding Strategies for Non-Picky Eaters
24:33 Incorporating Safe Foods for Picky Eaters
25:30 Handling Texture Issues in Children's Diets
26:26 Understanding Children's Food Preferences
27:35 Strategies for Consistent Meal Planning
30:46 Addressing Childhood Obesity
33:37 Managing Children's Snacking Habits
40:04 Empowering Moms in Feeding Choices
43:09 Resources and Final Thoughts
Resources & Links
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