How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

How to Un Picky Your Picky Eater

Hosted by: Christine Miroddi Yoder

Is your child a picky eater? Maybe they are fussy about trying new foods or actually have a fear of trying new foods. In this podcast, we learn tips and strategies on how to get your picky eaters enjoying mealtimes by...

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Is Your Child Really ADHD — or Something Else?

Season #3

Is your child constantly moving, zoning out, or melting down — and you’re wondering if it’s ADHD… or something else? In this episode, Christine looks beyond the label and explores the hidden factors that can make kids...
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Why Won’t My Child Gain Weight? The Real Reasons (It’s Not Just About Calories)

Season #3

Your child eats… but the scale barely moves. You’re counting bites, tracking calories, maybe even adding butter and shakes — and still, nothing changes. In this episode, Christine breaks down the real reasons kids...
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The Hidden Reason You Keep Putting Things Off (Even When You Care So Much)

Season #3

We all do it—wait for the “right time.” But what if that perfect moment never comes? In this episode, I’m sharing the real, science-backed reason we put things off (even when we care deeply) and how to take the first...
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Should My Child Take a Supplement? Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need to Know

Season #3

Should your picky eater be taking a supplement — or are you just wasting money? In this episode, Christine breaks down the pros, cons, and hidden pitfalls of children’s vitamins and supplements. You’ll learn how to...
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7 Surprising Strategies to Help Your Child Try More Foods

Season #3

Tired of sticker charts, bribes, and hiding veggies that never seem to work? In this episode, Christine shares seven surprising strategies that actually help kids feel safe, curious, and confident around food —...
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The Spooky Truth About Halloween Candy (and What to Do Instead)

Season #3

🎃 Halloween Candy: What Parents Should Know This week, Christine gets real about the scariest part of Halloween — the candy bag. 🍬 From petroleum-based dyes and preservatives to marketing tactics that trick parents...
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Teens, Puberty, and Picky Eating: Navigating Food, Friends, and Pressure

Season #3

A practical, compassionate talk for parents of tweens/teens whose picky eating intensifies during puberty. Christine explains how hormones, social pressure, and identity make eating harder, then shares low-pressure...
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Is Picky Eating Genetic?

Season #3

Is picky eating genetic? In this episode of How to Un-Picky Your Picky Eater, Christine Miroddi Yoder breaks down the science behind genes like MTHFR, TAS2R38 (the “bitter taste” gene), FUT2, DAO, and HLA-DQ2/DQ8, and...
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4 Hidden Medical Reasons Behind Picky Eating

Season #3

You’ve tried everything — exposure, rewards, therapy — and your child still won’t eat? There’s a reason. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 most commonly missed medical reasons behind picky eating — the ones I see all...
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3 Signs Waiting It Out Is Okay — and 3 Signs It’s Not

Season #3

“Don’t worry… they’ll grow out of it.” That might be true — but only sometimes. And waiting too long when your child actually needs help can make things way harder down the line. In this episode, I’m walking you...
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3 Reasons Forcing a Bite Backfires — and 3 Ways to Actually Build Curiosity Around Food

Season #3

“Just one bite won’t hurt…” But what if that tiny moment of pressure is the very thing making your child more resistant? In this episode, I’m sharing why well-meaning strategies like “just try it for Mommy” or “you...
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The 4 Reasons Most Feeding Approaches Fail — and What We Do Instead

Season #3

Tried sticker charts, bite counts, hiding veggies, even therapy — and still stuck? You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just working with the wrong approach. In this episode, I’ll break down the 4 biggest reasons most...
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