40. ”My kid wants a bedtime snack...but barely touched dinner! What do I do?” How to make bedtime snacks a healthy part of your child’s routine (and not just an excuse for milk & cookies before bed)

12. Healthy Travel Snack Ideas for Kids: easy, safe, portable, packaged (and some perishable!) snack ideas plus tips every snack coordinator needs to know before your family’s next trip!: Whether you have already had spring break (like us here in Texas) or are getting packed up and ready to go, this episode is a must listen! You will hear about the top SIX things to consider when it comes to safe, easy, and healthy snacking for kids on ... by Veggies & Virtue

25 min listen

TRAILER || Take a peek at what to expect on this podcast: Wondering what you can expect here? Take a peek at the Veggies & Virtue podcast teaser where you can learn more about who this podcast is for, what the heartbeat is behind each conversation here, and how Ashley plans to serve you through all the short ep... by Veggies & Virtue

4 min listen

7. How to meal prep for the week in under 15 minutes? Reclaim your weekend with this hack to get food ready when you don’t want to spend a bunch of time meal planning or meal prepping before Monday: Oh hey there, mom who loathes meal prepping on the weekend and doesn't want to feel guilty about spending nap time on Sunday doing something else. Boy, does Ashley have a dietitian mom hack for you here. In this episode, Ashley shares her go-to solutio... by Veggies & Virtue

20 min listen

14. Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas: try these 4 core ideas for making your child’s basket fun AND festive!: Are you looking for non-candy Easter basket filler ideas? Whether you need some alternatives to candy to put in those colorful eggs or you are trying to think beyond the chocolate bunny for what to put in your little one's basket, this episode has it all... by Veggies & Virtue

19 min listen

3. Is your anxiety around food hurting your kid’s appetite? How to overcome underlying anxiety so your kid is free from the bribing, body shame, dieting, and other issues with food (that you’ve felt): In today's episode, we take a deep dive into discussing some of the more personal aspects of feeding and: How filling in the blank is holding you back, "I have my own stuff, but for my kid I just want _______________." The unaddressed insecurities you ma... by Veggies & Virtue

20 min listen

6. My 5-step meal planning framework revealed! Figure out how to CUT BACK on food waste, time lost, and meals that never get made: Ashley's strategy for meal planning has changed again, and again, and again over the years. What worked for her as a dietitian mom of one, two, and later three kids has continued to evolve and adapt to the areas of highest importance in her life. And whi... by Veggies & Virtue

21 min listen

34. How to keep the tone at mealtimes comfortable and yet still push our child out of their comfort zone? The analogy you MUST understand to overcome picky eating this summer.: Feeding our kids is A LOT like teaching them to swim. And as much as we might wish a sink or swim approach would work when introducing them to new foods, the frustration many parents face each day reiterates that forcing them to take a bite isn't a susta... by Veggies & Virtue

26 min listen

10. My child literally won’t sit for 5 minutes...HELP! How to help your kids GET S.E.A.T.E.D. (so that they will actually eat before they get up from the table next time!): Struggling with getting your kid to stay seated at meal times? This listener submitted question asked how she could get her kids to stay at the table and engage in the family meal. To help with both the listener's 18 month old and four year old, Ashley... by Veggies & Virtue

24 min listen

4. Are weekdays a hot mess with meals and snacks? Get an easy win any day of the week with these 5 clues to structure, routine, and ending the constant request for a snack!: Wondering how to order your day so there are clear meals and snacks without the endless grazing, complaints about being hungry, and uncertainty around if and when to feed your child again?Well tune in for this episode as we breakdown the five C's to sett... by Veggies & Virtue

21 min listen

8. Wonder how to keep Family Dinner intentional when busy hits? Get these rhythms and routines from the toddler through the teen years [an INTERVIEW with Jennifer Zumbiel of Togather Moments]: Do you feel like it is a struggle just to wrangle your toddlers (or teens!) for family meals? If so, Jennifer Zumbiel can relate. Jennifer has a Bachelor's in Business Administration Marketing from the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Secondar... by Veggies & Virtue

38 min listen

2. When is it time to relearn how to feed your child all over again? These are the top things you may have mixed up the first time (or two) around: In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the blueprint for feeding your family and: How to create a firm foundation for feeding your family and raising a child who has a healthy relationship with food The roles you and your child each have at... by Veggies & Virtue

18 min listen

78. Prevent Holiday Feeding Struggles: 7 Ways to Enjoy Time Together at the Table: When routines are off and relatives are around, parents often stress over holiday feeding for their kids. Whether it be because you have a selective eater who may struggle to eat holiday fare or an outspoken family member who speaks their unsolicited... by Veggies & Virtue

24 min listen

31. Fast & Easy Breakfast Ideas for Summer: a dietitian mom of three’s no-fuss, healthy AM menu ideas for next month: Summer is starting and it took me all of one morning with my kids home to realize: I need a plan to hit the ground running with each day! Whether you find yourself still heading out to work but with kids now heading to childcare or you are at home and bu... by Veggies & Virtue

11 min listen

16. How bad are soft drinks for kids? A Parents Guide to Allowing Fun Drinks like Lemonade, Juice, and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages with Children.: In today's episode, we are featuring a message from a sweet mom, Sarah, who chimed in to ask a question about how to handle soda with her kids. Ashley loves getting listener-submitted questions, like this, so thank you Sarah for submitting this message. ... by Veggies & Virtue

24 min listen

1. Permission to pivot! How my pace of life, freedom from perfectionism, and social media platform led me as a dietitian mom to podcasting.: Welcome to the Veggies & Virtue podcast with pediatric dietitian and Christian mom, Ashley Smith. In this episode, Ashley shares her word for the year in 2022. She also opens up about how God has been moving in her personal and professional life to inclu... by Veggies & Virtue

17 min listen

13. Easy ways to add variety to your everyday scrambled eggs: 5 must try tips for the mom who is in a rut with what to make each morning!: These Meals Made Easy episodes are quick, easy, actionable meal and snack ideas you can add to cart and begin incorporating into your busy life RIGHT AWAY. In episodes that are 10 minutes or less, I will share a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas ... by Veggies & Virtue

9 min listen

27. Worried about the rising cost of groceries? 3 tips to stretch your food budget on coveted summer favorites, like fresh berries.: I think it was at least five years into motherhood that I ate a raspberry, and that wasn't because I hadn't been buying them. Rather, knowing that a $3 pint barely satisfied a single child, it seemed like something I better "save" for my kids to enjoy. H... by Veggies & Virtue

9 min listen

30. [Part III] Are you feeding fairly? What to do when both kids want more, but only one ”deserves” it (ie ate what was offered). The top 3 things you need to maintain a fair feeding approach: In this three-part series on how to handle seconds, we have reviewed what not to do and what is okay to do when it comes to giving your kids more of a given item. But if you listen back to the mom’s initial question, you might remember that she spoke spe... by Veggies & Virtue

25 min listen

9. To order off the kids menu or to NOT order off the kids menu? Hear how this dietitian mom answers the question and handles eating out with her own little kids: Wondering how Ashley feeds her kids when her family goes out to a restaurant? Tune in to this episode for real-life dietitian mom advice and encouragement on: How to handle ordering out for our kids (or letting them choose!) Important considerations th... by Veggies & Virtue

22 min listen

39. How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon: 4 fool-proof tips that work every time and 1 trick that doesn’t make a difference: I love nothing more than biting into the perfect watermelon. So as we celebrate all things RED, white, and blue for the 4th of July, what more iconic summertime food for us to talk about than watermelon? Except, I know a lot of people don't feel confiden... by Veggies & Virtue

9 min listen

22. Kids Tell All! What is it like having a dietitian for a mom and all things food, feeding, and family. An interview with my 6- and 8-year-old daughters: In this week's special Mother’s Day episode, I interviewed my daughters, Claire and Brooke. Maybe next year I will include Owen too (who is 3) but for now, I felt like his attention span may not be up for the chat! So, while he watched an episode of Paw ... by Veggies & Virtue

26 min listen

19. Feeling in a rut with snack options at home? Here is your easy button, add to cart idea for next week.: When we talk about snacks, you are hopefully familiar with my sharing that we want to have some protein, some fat, and some fiber. This helps minimize grazing (aka helps out the kid who is constantly wanting snacks but never seems actually satisfied) and... by Veggies & Virtue

10 min listen

11. When your toddler whines, ”I want to sit in YOUR lap!” The tension and trouble with letting your kid get down-and-up-again at meals: Are you struggling with your child asking to come sit in your lap (after they have already gotten down from the table)? This can be a perpetual problem that really pulls on a mom's heart strings. Because although we want to connect with our child and fee... by Veggies & Virtue

18 min listen

5. What is a BALANCED diet? This is why having the same “healthy” foods every day isn’t healthy and what you can do to begin covering your kiddo’s nutritional bases better: In this episode, Ashley defines what a "balanced diet" even is (for those who are confused about it!) and frees you from the pressures of planning a perfectly balanced diet each and every day. Instead, she shares an illustration for keeping a big picture... by Veggies & Virtue

20 min listen

18. Did you catch your kid with candy wrappers in their room? Find out these four KEYS to responding WELL when you find your kid hiding food (like candy).: Easter is over and whether you decided to be more practical with your basket-fillers or load them up with candy, chances are you are in that post-holiday hard spot when it comes to the added sweets and treats that are around. So whether it is only a few ... by Veggies & Virtue

23 min listen

46. ”My in laws talked about fat stomachs in front of my 3 year old. Now, she’s saying it too. What do I do?” 2 Things to combat Negative body image in a kids.: While there is a lot of fun that is being had in the summer, I know that bathing suit season can also expose our kids to some things we wish we could just put extra sunscreen on to protect our kids from, like fat-shaming and diet-culture. That's why in t... by Veggies & Virtue

23 min listen

40. ”My kid wants a bedtime snack...but barely touched dinner! What do I do?” How to make bedtime snacks a healthy part of your child’s routine (and not just an excuse for milk & cookies before bed): Bedtime snacks are a particularly confusing time to feed our children. Because as parents, we all want our kids to just sleep through the night and not wake up complaining of hunger at any ungodly hour of night. However, when we put the time and energy i... by Veggies & Virtue

24 min listen

21. Need breakfast ideas with protein that aren’t eggs, yogurt, or a smoothie? 5 FAST & EASY hacks to add protein to breakfast (when you kid is either running behind or only eats a few bites): A mom in my FREE Facebook group asked, "What are some easy breakfast ideas that aren't eggs, yogurt, or smoothies?" Another mom then chimed in to ask, "What are healthy breakfast ideas that are quick and easy on those mornings your child doesn't have tim... by Veggies & Virtue

10 min listen

62. Why you feel like your kids only want to fill up on carbs. Master THIS concept and find more freedom in how to fill your kids up!: So many parents confuse their role in the feeding relationship when their kids come home starving, head to get a snack, and then an hour later, want another...and another...and another. Instead of honing in on WHY this is happening and what we can do abo... by Veggies & Virtue

14 min listen

36. Need ideas for kids snacks this summer that aren’t just carbs? How to help your family find healthy snacks as a busy mom: Right before our third child was born, I had this random idea to convert the lowest drawer in our fridge to a “snack drawer.” This way, whether it be my parents helping with my older kids over snack time (while I was newly with the baby) or needing to re... by Veggies & Virtue

26 min listen

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