53. Which bento ranks the best? Find out which lunchbox is the most kid-friendly, easy to clean, affordable, versatile, and durable for your family.

59. Have sport activities until dinner time? Try this quick + easy afterschool snack idea to fill your kids up until they can eat again: When we don't have the time to cook and offer an early dinner nor do our kids have time to eat simply more snacks, we have to get extra smart with optimizing each bite!By layering the nutrition of bananas, nut butter, and added fats (like hemp hearts or ... by Veggies & Virtue

14 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. The easiest lunch item for new ideas with ingredients you already have on hand! Find out how this kitchen tool MUST be repurposed for more!: On this Meals Made Easy Monday episode, we are diving right into one of my all-time favorite tools for easy lunches that are super impactful. That is, the muffin tin! It can be so tempting to just eat the scraps off of our kids plate for whatever they di... by Veggies & Virtue

9 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

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

17. Stuck in a rut with buttered noodles? 3 EASY swaps that add variety to your child’s go-to plate of pasta with zero extra effort from the busy mom.: A friend recently sent me a message about an epiphany she had when listening to episode 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 ... by Veggies & Virtue

9 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

15. EASY TO PEEL hard boiled eggs! Your new go-to method that is kid-approved AND easy enough for kids to peel.: There is no better time than Easter to introduce EGGS away from just at the breakfast table and outside of the Easter basket! Hear how to cook the most PERFECT hard-boiled egg with Ashley's 5-5-5 method. It will quickly become your new go-to, meat-free, ... by Veggies & Virtue

10 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42. Worried about how to introduce sweets & treats to your toddler? The THREE things to focus on for a healthy relationship to sugar-sweetened foods during the early years: In today's episode, I cover a mom's question that came in here talking about how we set up a firm foundation for handling things like popsicles, ice cream, and all those really fun sweets and treats that come with summer (as well as throughout the year).... by Veggies & Virtue

25 min listen

25. Do you and your husband enjoy [insert meal idea], but your child refuses to eat anything from it? Try this SIMPLE shift to make THIS into a crowd-pleaser all summer long.: In this Meals Made Easy episode on dinners, I talk about a meal that my husband and I love but my littles are still learning to like. I know there are many families who struggle to make one meal be a crowd pleaser for all, especially with picky eaters at... by Veggies & Virtue

9 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

41. Healthy bedtime snacks for kids need to be THIS! Secrets to helping your kid go to bed with a full belly and not waking up early to eat.: If you listened to episode 40, you know why I advise a bedtime snack being appropriate. If your family has decided to do a bedtime snack, you might still be wondering WHAT is a healthy bedtime snack for kids? Many parents want to know if offering this is... by Veggies & Virtue

13 min listen

49. Should you hide unhealthy snacks from your kids? 4 mistakes parents commonly make when it comes to keeping a secret stash of sweets and treats.: On this episode, we are going to talk about a voice message that I got from another mom. She asked if and how she and her husband can eat snacks in the presence of their kids (that they don't want or didn't plan to also offer to their kids). So, whether ... by Veggies & Virtue

18 min listen

32. Juggling mom life, work life, and now SUMMER?! Try these SIMPLE systems to bring your stress level down AND give your kids something to do! [An Interview with The Intentional Edit]: On today's episode, I get the chance to chat with Lauren White, who is a mom and former teacher, turned business owner and professional home organizer. I love Lauren's approach to simplicity and how passionate she is about being organized, efficient, and... by Veggies & Virtue

35 min listen

33. The secret to no stress lunches with littles! The summertime staple that will get your family out of a rut and offering more variety with NO extra effort.: Whether you are at home with your kids or want the flexibility and freedom of a spontaneous day in the sun, something many of us still feel stuck coming up with is lunch ideas! Because while we may not have to pack lunchboxes each and every day of summer... by Veggies & Virtue

9 min listen

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53. Which bento ranks the best? Find out which lunchbox is the most kid-friendly, easy to clean, affordable, versatile, and durable for your family.

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