
Nutrition for the Early Years
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Liz Daniels, DO, FAAP
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Nutrition for the Early Years – Guilt-Free Guidance for Feeding Your Family</b></p><p><br></p><p>Nutrition for the Early Years is a pediatric nutrition podcast for parents seeking evidence-based guidance on infant feeding, toddler nutrition, and child health. Hosted by dual pediatrician + registered dietitian Dr. Liz Daniels, this show explores newborn and infant nutrition, introducing solids, baby-led weaning, complementary feeding, formula feeding, multivitamins for kids, growth and development, and picky eating solutions—all through the lens of real pediatric nutrition science.</p><p>From feeding anxiety and selective eating to questions about appetite, supplements, and healthy eating habits, this podcast helps parents build a confident, guilt-free feeding mindset. You’ll learn how to support your child’s relationship with food in ways that nourish growth, protect early childhood nutrition, and align with your values—without fear-based messaging or all-or-none thinking.</p><p>Food goes deep. It’s often not until we begin feeding our own children that we revisit our childhood nutrition experiences—comments that shaped us, arbitrary rules, pressure around healthy eating, and the quiet guilt many of us carry. Feeding kids has a way of surfacing old narratives and challenging us to rethink what child nutrition really means.</p><p>This is where the conversation begins—supporting families through toddler feeding, early childhood feeding, and raising children with a strong, positive relationship with food. Because nourishing your family isn’t about perfection. It’s about clarity, confidence, and understanding what truly matters in the early years.</p><p><br></p><p>You are in the right place if you are asking questions like:</p><p> -How do I get my child to eat vegetables?</p><p> -Why does my toddler suddenly refuse to eat (or only eat one thing)?</p><p> -Is my child eating enough to grow properly?</p><p> -How much protein does my child actually need?</p><p> -What are the best healthy snacks for kids?</p><p> -How much milk should my child drink, and what kind?</p><p> -How can I improve my child's immune system through food?</p><p> -How can I help my child have a healthy relationship with food?</p><p><br></p>
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Publishing Since
12/30/2025
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Recent Episodes

June 8, 2026
EP 24: Why Feeding Skills Matter with Solid Starts
Send us Fan Mail What if the perfect baby food plate is not what your baby needs most? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels talks with Kim Grenawitzke and Kary Rappaport from Solid Starts about introducing solids to baby with less fear and more confidence. They answer common parent questions like “when to start solid foods for baby,” “when should babies start eating solids?” and “when can babies eat baby food?” You’ll hear what is baby led weaning, why chewing ski...

June 1, 2026
Episode 23: Stronger After Baby: Postpartum Recovery, Pelvic Floor, and Fueling Well with Val Warner
Send us Fan Mail Is postpartum healing less about “bouncing back” and more about building strength for the long run? In this episode, Dr. Liz talks with postpartum fitness and nutrition expert Val Warner about what moms really need after birth and beyond. Val explains why moms are technically forever postpartum, and why healing takes more than a six-week checkup. You’ll learn how breathwork, pelvic floor care, core rebuilding, strength training, and enough food all work together to support r...

May 25, 2026
Episode 22: Your Toddler Needs More Carbs Than Protein: What Parents Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail Is your toddler refusing meat and reaching for carbs and fruit instead? In this episode, Dr. Liz helps parents breathe easier about toddler protein needs. She explains why young kids usually need far less protein than many parents think, and why carbohydrates play such an important role in growth, brain development, and energy. You’ll learn how toddlers can meet their protein needs through simple foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, beans, nut butters, grains, and seeds. D...
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- What is Nutrition for the Early Years?
<p><b>Nutrition for the Early Years – Guilt-Free Guidance for Feeding Your Family</b></p><p><br></p><p>Nutrition for the Early Years is a pediatric nutrition podcast for parents seeking evidence-based guidance on infant feeding, toddler nutrition, and child health. Hosted by dual pediatrician + registered dietitian Dr. Liz Daniels, this show explores newborn and infant nutrition, introducing solids, baby-led weaning, complementary feeding, formula feeding, multivitamins for kids, growth and development, and picky eating solutions—all through the lens of real pediatric nutrition science.</p><p>From feeding anxiety and selective eating to questions about appetite, supplements, and healthy eating habits, this podcast helps parents build a confident, guilt-free feeding mindset. You’ll learn how to support your child’s relationship with food in ways that nourish growth, protect early childhood nutrition, and align with your values—without fear-based messaging or all-or-none thinking.</p><p>Food goes deep. It’s often not until we begin feeding our own children that we revisit our childhood nutrition experiences—comments that shaped us, arbitrary rules, pressure around healthy eating, and the quiet guilt many of us carry. Feeding kids has a way of surfacing old narratives and challenging us to rethink what child nutrition really means.</p><p>This is where the conversation begins—supporting families through toddler feeding, early childhood feeding, and raising children with a strong, positive relationship with food. Because nourishing your family isn’t about perfection. It’s about clarity, confidence, and understanding what truly matters in the early years.</p><p><br></p><p>You are in the right place if you are asking questions like:</p><p> -How do I get my child to eat vegetables?</p><p> -Why does my toddler suddenly refuse to eat (or only eat one thing)?</p><p> -Is my child eating enough to grow properly?</p><p> -How much protein does my child actually need?</p><p> -What are the best healthy snacks for kids?</p><p> -How much milk should my child drink, and what kind?</p><p> -How can I improve my child's immune system through food?</p><p> -How can I help my child have a healthy relationship with food?</p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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