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Nutrition for the Early Years

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by Dr. Liz Daniels, DO, FAAP

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24 episodes
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<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>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How do I get my child to eat vegetables?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -Why does my toddler suddenly refuse to eat (or only eat one thing)?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -Is my child eating enough to grow properly?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How much protein does my child actually need?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -What are the best healthy snacks for kids?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How much milk should my child drink, and what kind?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How can I improve my child's immune system through food?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How can I help my child have a healthy relationship with food?</p><p><br></p>

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12/30/2025

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for EP 24: Why Feeding Skills Matter with Solid Starts

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...

Episode thumbnail for Episode 23: Stronger After Baby: Postpartum Recovery, Pelvic Floor, and Fueling Well with Val Warner

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...

Episode thumbnail for Episode 22: Your Toddler Needs More Carbs Than Protein: What Parents Need to Know

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>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How do I get my child to eat vegetables?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -Why does my toddler suddenly refuse to eat (or only eat one thing)?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -Is my child eating enough to grow properly?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How much protein does my child actually need?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -What are the best healthy snacks for kids?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How much milk should my child drink, and what kind?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How can I improve my child's immune system through food?</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; -How can I help my child have a healthy relationship with food?</p><p><br></p>
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