128. Is your child obsessed with snack foods? How to stop grazing and add EASY variety to summer snacking

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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

18 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

9 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

25 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

17 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

20 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

4 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

38 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

20 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

10 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

19 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

21 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

20 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

22 min listen

37. Want Healthy Pool Snack Ideas? Pack these dietitian-mom favorites in your pool bag: There is something to be said for the laid back, laissez faire attitude of eating an easy afternoon poolside.That's why in this episode, I outline the five tips every mom should think through when filling their pool bag with healthy snacks for kids. Thes... by Veggies & Virtue: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

11 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

10 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

25 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

24 min listen

20. Can You Pursue Your Dreams During Just Naptime and Nighttime? The top 5 things I have learned as the pediatric dietitian, mom, and boss babe ft. The 5-year Anniversary of Veggies & Virtue!: Woohoo! In honor of Veggies & Virtue LLC turning FIVE, I am sharing the top five things I have learned as a dietitian, mom, and the faith-led entrepreneur behind this business. It has been FAR from what I thought would be my family's story and profession... by Veggies & Virtue: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

25 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

18 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

24 min listen

35. Simple Meal Ideas for your summer menu. How to plan for week-night crowd-pleasers and expand at meals without mom feeling all the mental fatigue.: Whether your kids have been out of school for almost a month, or you are just starting your summer, Tuesday is officially to the first day of summer. And with that, I want to make sure that you are thinking of how you can create some easy wins when it co... by Veggies & Virtue: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

14 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

26 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

10 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

9 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

35 min listen

28. [Part II] My child wants more of ABC…but they haven’t eaten any of XYZ? The only THREE scenarios I advise limiting seconds – as a dietitian mom of three picky eaters.: If you listened to part I in this three-part series, you might be thinking I have lost my mind. Not limiting our kids from having more seems so counter-intuitive at times, especially when they aren’t even touching the other things being offered. As a mom... by Veggies & Virtue: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

23 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: Feeding Help for Faith-Based Families

23 min listen

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