Betsy Hjelmgren - Podcast Details

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The Breaking Barriers PodcastFeeding with Purpose: Navigating Tubes, Blends & Growth with Betsy Hjelmgren In this empowering episode, we sit down with pediatric nutritionist Betsy Hjelmgren to talk all things feeding, nutrition, and growth in children with Edwards Syndrome and complex medical needs. From NG and G-tube support to weaning strategies and blending real food for tube feeds, Betsy brings compassionate, evidence-based guidance for families navigating these unique journeys. Whether you’re new to tube feeding or exploring the next step, this conversation is full of support, hope, and practical tips for nourishing your child—body and soul. 2025-06-251h 15

Feed to Succeed PodcastSometimes, you just Need to say NoHow much decision making power are you giving your kids when it comes to food, and how much power should you give? Should they be able to choose every meal, some of the meals, or just eat whatever you serve? Tune into today's episode for stories of other families facing this struggle and advice on how to handle it.2020-09-0738 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastIs it your Accent or your Doctor? Things that Get in the Way of your DiagnosisHave you ever wondered if your cultural background affects your medical care and diagnoses? Betsy and Jen tackle a difficult subject - cultural biases in healthcare and why not everything can be fixed with a pill. How do you know when your child is one of the few that should be off milk and dairy?2020-08-3137 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastBack to School, but Not for EveryoneWhat to pack, or should I send? Do you have a plan for feeding your kids, in OR out of school? In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss eating lunch during the COVID-19 school day, including tips and suggestions for keeping it healthy, whether your kids are in-person or e-learning!2020-08-2435 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastCOVID-19 Safety, Eating, and More With Special Guest Sarah Connolly, PhDHave you wondered about the safety of your groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic? Or is it truly safe to eat take-out? What about school lunch safety, with many kids heading back into the classroom? Listen to this amazingly informative podcast, with Betsy, Jen, and special guest Dr. Sarah Connolly, professor of biology and health sciences at DePaul University, and expert in virus studies. Sarah answers Betsy and Jen's tough questions about COVID's survival on food and packaging, as well as shares her own personal experiences with her family and food over the past few months. 2020-08-1742 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastStaying Healthy While at HomeHave you felt as if you have had a hard time staying healthy during quarantine? Us too! In this episode, Betsy and Jen discuss how to eat well and stay active while stuck at home and strategies you can use to help yourself stay on track when it's hard to find motivation.2020-08-1039 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastSeason 6 Episode 5: How Does Your Home Garden Grow?Betsy and Jen discuss at home gardening. Did you know that even this late in the summer, there is still time to plant vegetables and have them ready to eat in the fall? You can hear all about that, Jen's indoor LED light gardens, and more in this episode! Also, be sure to check out Betsy's brand new website at feedtosucceed.com!2020-08-0334 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastSeason 6, Episode 4: Yes, You Do Need Vitamin D!Betsy and Jen discuss Vitamin D - sources, supplements, benefits, and more. Did you know that there have been studies linking good Vitamin D levels to a decreased risk of death from COVID-19? Listen now to learn more!2020-07-2732 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastSeason 6 Episode 3: So my child wants to be a vegetarian...It's not uncommon when kids and teens decide to be vegetarian or vegan. Many factors go into these thoughts, from environmental costs, to animal rights, and health! Young people are often thinking and experimenting with new ideas, and vegetarian diets CAN be healthy... if done well. Join yours hosts Betsy and Jen, as they discuss their own experiences both following and providing guidance on how to help your child stay healthy and well, while supporting evolving eating preferences. 2020-07-2040 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastSeason 6 Episode 2: Carbs - From Belvita to Baked PotatoesIn this episode, our hosts Betsy and Jen tackle carbs; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Are Belvita Breakfast Biscuits truly a nutritious breakfast? See how well you know your labels as we cover all things carbohydrates!2020-07-1337 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastNutrition and Eating in the Days of COVID - Season 6, Episode 1Join your hosts, Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta, as they kick off the first episode of their 6th podcast season with an update on everything pertaining to quarantining, COVID-19, and food! Betsy shares the pros and cons of providing nutrition services by telehealth, and Jen shares her insights on food and comfort in times of crisis.2020-07-0637 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 6Join Betsy and Amanda for an in-depth and informative discussion on milk, milk-substitute, and nutrition. What is the best option for you and your family? Why does almond milk seem to have more calcium than cow's milk (but really doesn't!) Is cow, almond, or soy better? Or is cow's milk really an acceptable healthy choice? All these answers, plus more are awaiting you in this info-packed episode!2020-01-2126 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 5How does a team of elite athletes fuel themselves before practice? What about after practice? And what do they do for hydration? These five teens joined our program during an energetic carpool, on the way to a distant practice, to bring you their tips and favorite foods for fueling for their sport. Listen in for different perspectives and ideas, and see if there is something you can try for yourself!2020-01-1521 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 4Join Betsy and Amanda on a lively scientific discussion about milk, as they review its use for both basic hydration and for athletes before and after workouts! Review and hone your understanding of milk and its sugar content, as well as the nutrient density of different milk substitutes. Are there benefits to adults who drink milk? Listen in for more details about milk and its relation to disease in adults from a recent study published in November.2019-12-1838 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 3Melanie Battaglia, a dietitian, sports nutrition resident, and former college athlete, speaks with Betsy by phone from Texas, on this informative episode about teen athletes' protein and energy needs. Melanie shares food ideas including a smoothie recipe, to help teen athletes meet the demands for both strength, endurance, and growth! Do you know if trail mix is an adequate protein for an athlete? Betsy didn't! Listen in to this recording for all that plus more!2019-12-0934 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 2Betsy Hjelmgren interviews special guest, synchronized ice skater, Alyssa Hjelmgren, from Northbrook's very own Teams Elite Synchronized Skating Team. Betsy and Alyssa discuss sports nutrition topics, including hydration, and the "Athlete's Plate", including how Alyssa has utilized these resources to improve her endurance and stamina during tough practices and competitions. Alyssa shares her personal tips on what works and what helps for early morning practice and managing eating through nerves. Additionally, Alyssa discusses her experience with other teens and the issue of body image.2019-12-0328 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 5, Episode 1Betsy is back, and bringing you a Thanksgiving episode, and news about Feed to Succeed and where we have been these past few months. Listen in as she chats with newest team member, Meredith Estes. And what does it mean to eat "perfectly"? Or do anything perfectly, for that matter? Are we striving for that? How does one find the balance between good enough and being neurotic? How do we protect our children from body shame and unhealthy relationships with food? Share your thoughts and strategies with us.2019-11-2525 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 9Betsy and Jen review the series 4 on infant nutrition and move on into what Jen calls other "Pish posh", including a personal update on each of them, with both Jen and Betsy following different experimental diets at this time - Keto and Anti-Inflammatory. As well as a sneak-peek into series 5, coming later this fall!2019-08-1228 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 8Terry Labanowski, mom of two young children, struggled as her oldest began dropping foods from her repertoire beginning at age 2 years. After months of evaluations, her daughter was diagnosed with autism, and with therapy, she has been slowly increasing the accepted foods. So when her younger child began showing signs of feeding difficulties, Terry was cued in right away. But his issue was different - he had an over-active gag reflex. Listen in to hear how one family deals with multiple infant and toddler eating issues, as Betsy and Jen chat with Terry in this touching podcast.2019-08-0634 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 7Jen and Betsy are excited to share this fun episode, featuring guest dietitian and mom Christine Sharp; here to share her tips and tricks to making your own baby food and advancing your baby from purees to table foods. Is salt okay? What about a little spice? Who needs cereal... kale, basil, and arugula anyone?2019-08-0235 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 6Have you ever wondered if there is a different way to teach babies to eat other than with pureed, jarred baby food? Listen in to this episode featuring guest, mom, and New Trier teacher, Jessica Reimer to hear more about the pros and cons!2019-07-2232 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 5Ellie Trefz, feeding therapist extraordinaire, returns to join Betsy and Jen in a lively discussion about starting solid food with your baby! Solid food is just for fun, says Ellie. Does Betsy agree? What about nutrition and balance? What about preventing picky eating from the start? Listen in to this episode for tips, ideas, and in preparation for a fun adventure with your infant!2019-07-1638 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4 Episode, 4Amanda Gordon, an infant nutrition expert and lactation consultant, returns to join an animated discussion with Betsy and Jen about choosing which infant formula is right for your baby. With so many choices available, what are the different purposes of each? Does spending more money mean a better product? Not necessarily! Tune in for more info!2019-07-0834 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 3If you have had any questions about how your infant eats, you won't want to miss this informative episode with Betsy and Jen! Feeding therapist and lactation consultant, Ellie Trefz, is featured today, sharing her experience treating feeding difficulties for all infants, from micro-preemies and preemies to full-term infants who are struggling to feed well. Plus, did you wonder about the pros and cons of the millions of different baby bottles? Ellie shares her insight into how and why to choose bottles and nipples.2019-07-0138 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 2Baby cows drink cow's milk; baby goats drink goat's milk; baby camels drink camel's milk; baby humans drink... breast milk? Join Betsy and Jen in a discussion with Amanda Gordon, lactation consultant and infant nutrition expert, to learn more about choosing how to feed your baby with formula or breast milk, as well as a thought-provoking insight to why we call human milk breast milk.2019-06-2638 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 1Welcome back to our fourth series of podcasts with our hosts, Betsy and Jen! They are excited to share their knowledge and experience feeding infants, beginning this episode with their personal stories regarding how each host came to feed their own first child, and the difficulties, struggles, and challenges that took each mom down a different path. Don't miss your opportunity to connect and hear how each mom's decision to feed human milk or formula is the best choice for her infant.2019-06-1731 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 12Have you ever wished you could take a dietitian or a culinary expert along with you to the grocery store? In this final episode of season 3, listen as Betsy and Jen walk up and down all the grocery aisles with you by their side. Get label reading tips, food tips, and expert insight into what is worth buying ready-to-use, and what is better to make on your own.2019-03-0457 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 11Getting down to basics, Jen and Betsy are excited to share their grocery shopping tips to the secret of a healthy weight for all aged people! Underweight, overweight, and overall tips for optimal health - this is an all-inclusive episode for good health.2019-02-2542 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 10Coach encouraging you to lose or gain some weight for performance? Youth sports dietitian, Melanie Battaglia, is featured on this episode about nutrition and body weight amongst young athletes. Betsy and Jen ask some pointed questions about when it is or is not appropriate for an athlete to gain or lose weight for their sport, and whose discretion is appropriate to make that determination.2019-02-1137 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3. Episode 9Feed to Succeed sports dietitian, Melanie Battaglia, joins the program with Betsy and Jen today to discuss the use of performance-enhancing supplements and food fads for young athletes. Great info and a good listen for anyone who's kids are faced with frequent pressure and opinions of coaches, peers and other well-intended nutrition advisees.2019-02-0432 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 8With so many weight loss plans out there, and so many different opinions and approaches, it can be a sticky situation when a parent is following a diet and also trying to keep the family well-fed and healthy! Betsy and Jen discuss just that in this episode, by reviewing some of the more popular weight management approaches in terms of their efficacy, and then bringing into focus how can we safely and effectively manage this when there are other family members involved.2019-01-2847 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 7Pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Stephanie Drobac, is featured on this fascinating episode; discussing the role of hormones and weight/growth in children. How often is the thyroid to blame? What is the role of insulin in weight issues? Betsy and Jen ask these questions and more during this interesting segment about the endocrine system and children.2019-01-2138 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 6Did you know a child can be thin, and healthy, and totally fine, or can be thin and healthy and malnourished? Do you know how to tell the difference? Join Jen and Betsy in this interesting interview with pediatrician Divya Gupta, MD, as they discuss and explore the difference between being thin and being underweight, and what to do if you are a concerned parent.2019-01-1442 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 5Kids and teens are under more stress than ever before, and the development of a healthy self-image can be challenging. Join this informative discussion with Betsy and Jen, and special guest - licensed counselor and social worker, Lynn Zakeri, who shares from her years of experience helping people with body image concerns. Great episode for parents looking for guidance on how to have healthy body conversations with their kids and teens. Don't miss it!2019-01-0741 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 4Do you know what the current recommendations are for daily exercise for kids and teens? It's probably more than you were taught if you grew up in the '80s and '90s like Betsy and Jen. Listen in to this informative and motivating episode for tips and ideas - great for parents and kids alike! Kate Kalnes, a kinetic wellness teacher from New Trier High School and former sports coach, shares her views on being healthy from the inside out. And it's not about the scale...2018-12-3135 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 3Jen and Betsy, along with fellow Feed to Succeed colleague Gia Diakakis, discuss disordered eating among children and teens of different ages. Join in to hear more about signs, symptoms, and prevention.2018-12-2438 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 2Special guest, Hannah, joins Betsy and Jen in this heartwarming and real view into the realities of trying to improve the weight of her son, as the adolescent years began to pack on extra pounds. Hannah shares the emotional moment that her son realized he had to decide for himself how to manage his health, as well as the guilt she felt as a parent. Helpful tips on what worked for them, including a fun and clever "Top Three Best" game for guiding tough food decisions. Don't miss this amazing episode!2018-12-1737 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 1Welcome back to series 3 of the Feed to Succeed podcast! Betsy and Jen are ready to take on the sensitive subject of children, teens and weight problems - both under AND over - with honest dialogue, special guests this season, and lots of empathy to help provide some insight into these difficult situations. In this episode, is weight a good measure of health? Can one be a healthy weight, and still be malnourished? Tune in to hear more.2018-12-1040 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 12Bob's Red Mill vs Pillsbury flour - which is better? What did Jen learn most from season 2? Is your child secretly a good athlete, but no one knows it because they never hydrate? Listen to the final episode of season 2 as Jen and Betsy discuss their favorite season 2 topics, plus delve lightly into kids' sports nutrition. Hear a sneak preview of things to come in season 3, and be sure to tune in to the season 3 Facebook Live debut, date to be announced soon!2018-09-1734 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 11Does your child follow a special diet or have nutritional accommodations that affect their school day? Have you successfully partnered with your school district to keep your child safe, healthy and included? if you need some tips or wonder about the rules, listen in to Shira Schwartz and Betsy Hjelmgren as they discuss the in's and out's of IEP's, 504 plans, and how to create a healthy partnership with your school.2018-09-1044 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 10The nights have begun to cool down and we are thinking about fall eating! Cinnamon apples, pumpkin pies, pears, and squash are amongst our favorite fall delights. Join Betsy and Jen as they update their listeners to the late-season garden, what's good now in seasonal produce, and ideas to get your family interested in trying some of the less-interesting fruits and vegetables currently available.2018-09-0335 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 9Do you have the time and energy to make sure your family is eating healthy breakfasts and dinners daily? We don't! Betsy and Jen discuss tips and ideas to getting a well-balanced meal planned and ready for busy mornings out the door, and crazy evenings balancing the schedule of an active family.2018-08-2743 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 9Need to get back into the routine and want a little inspiration? Tune in for a lively discussion of lunch and snack packing ideas, a blast from the past #Twinkies, and Betsy's personal plea regarding #Goldfish crackers. But seriously... let's get on board for a great school year with the Feed to Succeed community!2018-08-2036 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 7Have you or your child been told you have "IBS"? Or do you or your child have ongoing GI symptoms of upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation, reflux, gas and bloating; but every doctor you've seen has said there is nothing wrong? If so, you will want to hear this week's podcast! Betsy and Jen explore a dietary treatment option for IBS that has been reported by some to have up to an 80% success rate! Not only that, but the diet is short-term, and no medicines required!2018-08-1337 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 6One of Betsy's favorite topics and personal areas of expertise, food intolerances! Jen and Betsy explore the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy, as well as how to know if you have a food intolerance. Did you know it is more common for adults to have lactose intolerance than kids? But do you know that one out of every three kids has an intolerance to another sugar that can cause very similar symptoms to lactose intolerance? Listen in for more information and simple tips that could make a big difference in your child's digestive health!2018-08-0630 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 5Join Betsy and Jen as they interview Dr. Jen Rubin, Children's Neurologist at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, as she shares the story of her family's journey through the recent diagnosis of both EoE and Celiac in her 6-year-old son, Grant. Jen's thoughtful and honest reflection on how this diagnosis has affected her family is an episode not to miss. 2018-07-3044 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 4Betsy and Jen discuss their personal and family experience with reflux, as well as tips for management by diet. What foods and what timing affects symptoms? What makes reflux more tolerable? if you've struggled with the annoying problem, tune in for tips and ideas!2018-07-2329 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 3Jen and Betsy are very excited to share this informative and eye-opening interview with Dr. Vince Biank, a pediatric gastroenterologist at North Shore University Health System! Listen in to hear about reflux disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis, an uncommon allergic condition that can't be picked up during typical allergy testing. Not to be missed for anyone whose child has struggled with reflux, difficulty swallowing, poor growth, and environmental allergies.2018-07-1637 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 2Special guest, pediatrician at Pediatric Health Care Associates Elana Comrov, joins Betsy and Jen for this fun and informative chat about the most common complaint at the pediatrician's office and one of life's most basic human functions... belly pain and pooping! Most of us have struggled at one point or another, and many of our kids have struggled too. There are some basic things you can do to make things move more easily, and then you need to know when it's time to take it to the next level. Don't miss this great episode!2018-07-0937 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 1Welcome to the season 2 opening show with co-hosts Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta! Jen and Betsy are taking it deeper this season - beyond the eating and down to the digestion. Listen in to hear about infant reflux, constipation, and more troublesome childhood GI issues; then tune it to the next several episodes as Betsy and Jen explore the connection between nutrition and GI both in wellness and disease. 2018-07-0238 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast, Bonus MaterialRegistered dietitian and second-most senior Feed to Succeed employee Gia Diakakis, joins Betsy Hjelmgren to share about Gia's background, love for nutrition and children, and more! Listen in to hear why Gia is so passionately concerned about hydration for children, and why Gia believes that everyone should eat dessert.2018-05-1414 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Bonus MaterialAmanda Gordon, registered dietitian, lactation consultant, and pediatric nutrition experts, shares her experience and insight with the youngest of Feed to Succeed's clientele - birth to age 3. Listen in as Betsy interviews Amanda to learn more about why Amanda loves Early Intervention, and how she became interested in working with medically complex infants and toddlers. 2018-05-0716 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Bonus MaterialJoin Betsy Hjelmgren as she chats with Julia Marquardt, Feed to Succeed's office manager extraordinaire and mother of three. Listen to Julia's firsthand experience living with a child with severe peanut allergy, as Julia shares how food allergy has affected their family life, how they feed their kids, and how they approach social situations. Empathic, funny, and a sweet inside view of life with food allergies. Don't miss this short clip! 2018-04-3018 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 12Join Betsy and Jen as they revisit the highlights of the first series of the Feed to Succeed podcast and weigh in on the take-away themes. From take a S.E.A.T. to determine the cause of the behavior, to understanding that all eating habits started from something and were reinforced in some way. Plus - a new idea for young children who like to move during the meal... don't miss this fantastic wrap-up!2018-04-1638 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 11It's April, which should be the start of gardening season in the Chicago-land area... but under the long spell of winter, everything is delayed. Join Jen and Betsy's lively discussion about involving your kids in getting planting, inside or outside! Fun ways to spark interest in trying new things, and ideas for what to look for at this time of year.2018-04-0838 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 10Special guest, Eric Tivers, LCSW, coach, and podcaster, joins Betsy and Jen to share his experience with behavior modification; and provide tips and insights to parenting difficult situations. Listen to learn how the acronym S.E.A.T. can help you determine the underlying psyche behind kids' different eating behaviors. Don't miss this exciting episode! 2018-04-0345 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 9Meet Betsy's kids, Alyssa and Nate! Betsy and her kids talk about the importance of eating a variety of different foods and food allergy management at their schools. Alyssa shares her experience with breakfast skipping. Nate discusses kids and milk drinking at his school. Great, short episode for other kids to tune in with their parents, spark some family discussion, and join the Feed to Succeed community!2018-03-2618 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 8Starbucks, energy drinks, sodas, juices... what's a parent to do? Betsy and Jen return to the scene with their lively banter, focused on what and how much kids should be drinking. Is juice really that bad? When are sports drinks relevant? Listen in to see who drinks more water between our hosts; and whose kids are better fluid drinkers? 2018-03-1847 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 7New guest, nurse practitioner Karen Gentile of Kids First Pediatric Partners in Skokie, IL, joins Betsy and Jen to discuss the benefits and tips for establishing eating routines and schedules for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. Highlights of this episode include the importance of the disappearing breakfast routine, and do's and don'ts of snacking - do kids really need them?2018-03-1342 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 6Click here to download Smita Joshi, guest expert in feeding difficulties, joins Betsy and Jen for an in-depth and helpful discussion about strategies for getting kids to eat things they don't want to eat. Engaging and informative talk. One of the best yet! Click here to listen on iTunes and subscribe!2018-03-0541 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1 Episode 5Click here to download Feeding therapist and feeding expert, Smita Joshi of Assential Therapies, joins Jen and Betsy for an in-depth discussion of primary feeding difficulties and what you can consider when seeking help for a difficult eater. Very informative podcast. A must-hear! Cream of Tomato Soup (mentioned in the episode) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Butter ¼ Cup Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Flour ¼ Cup Milk ¾ Cup Chicken or vegetable broth ½ Bay leaf ½ Teaspoon Sugar ½ Teaspoon Salt ¼ Teaspoon Baking soda 1 Cup Tomato Day 1 Directions Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the onion is...2018-02-2652 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 4Jen and Betsy dive into family meals - ups and downs, challenges, and how to overcome some of the most common obstacles such as time, frequency and benefits of making time to sit down together a few times a week. Cream of Tomato Soup (mentioned in the episode) Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Butter ¼ Cup Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Flour ¼ Cup Milk ¾ Cup Chicken or vegetable broth ½ Bay leaf ½ Teaspoon Sugar ½ Teaspoon Salt ¼ Teaspoon Baking soda 1 Cup Tomato Day 1 Directions Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the onion is transparent. Sprinkle...2018-02-1956 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 1Funny, down-to-earth, engaging talk show about kids' food and nutrition; hosted by dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert, Betsy Hjelmgren and her co-host, culinary arts teacher and foodie expert, Jen Karakosta. This first episode in a 12-part series about kids, food, and parenting in difficult feeding situations, introduces our hosts and explores their different backgrounds as food and nutrition experts, and parents themselves.2018-02-1333 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 2Click here to download Join Betsy and Jen as they delve into kids' nutrition needs, and how the heck are they different from adults?!? This lighthearted discussion addresses concerns from milk consumption, to protein needs; and other confusing issues related to how we feed our kids. Download the General Nutrition Handout from the episode here. Download the Teen Nutrition Handout here.2018-02-1346 min

Feed to Succeed PodcastFeed to Succeed Podcast Season 1, Episode 3Click here to download Have you ever found yourself feeling like a short order cook in your own kitchen? We all have. Betsy and Jen discuss this approach to feeding kids, and provide their own insight and experience as a dietitian and a culinary expert to encourage you to take a stand against the temptation of short order cooking. 2018-02-1345 min