How to navigate the holidays with your baby/toddler

04/11/2025 27 min
How to navigate the holidays with your baby/toddler

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Episode Synopsis

The holidays are magical—but they can also bring a whole new level of chaos to your child’s eating routine. Between endless family gatherings, travel days, and all the sugar-filled treats, it’s easy to wonder how to keep your little one’s nutrition on track without losing your sanity. In this episode, Kathy shares five simple, sanity-saving strategies to help you navigate the holidays with confidence. From making peace with imperfect meals to letting go of food guilt, you’ll learn how to keep your little one nourished and enjoy the season yourself. She also covers how to handle common stressors like picky eating at big family meals, conflicting opinions from relatives, and how to balance structure with flexibility when routines go out the window. Whether you’re heading to Grandma’s, hosting at home, or traveling across the country, this episode gives you everything you need to make feeding through the holidays more peaceful and joyful for everyone. Tune in to hear:Why your child’s everyday meals matter more than one “off” holiday dayWhat foods to avoid for babies under one (and sneaky ingredients to watch for!)How to stay calm when family members question your feeding choicesFive practical tips to reduce stress and chaos around holiday mealtimesThe importance of including your little one at the “adult table”How to approach travel days with grace and survival modeWhat it really means to set the example for a healthy, joyful relationship with food Doors Open for the Mini Me Method - Apply Now Connect with Kathy: @theminimedietitian Website: https://theminimedietitian.com/ Grab my free Top Tips for Feeding Toddlers Guide

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