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Welcome to It's Good Sometimes: a podcast for busy people who feed kids. We are Tammy and Lerin, Registered Dietitians, moms, and co-founders of On Solid Ground Nutrition. In this space we answer questions from and talk with people who, like you, are navi

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    • Nov 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Episode 15: *Some* ideas for school lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 15:51


    In this episode we revisit school lunch. Remember in episode 11 when Lerin said she was excited to start packing lunches? Now she's in it and looking for ideas, especially ones that work with nut-free classes. Tammy shares just some of the possibilities that have worked for her kids given her own priorities (simple to prepare, easy and enjoyable to eat, nourishing for an afternoon of learning and playing) and the food culture in her home. Lerin has a plan for muffin-tin egg cups, and Tammy struggles to explain the magic that is polenta. Intro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode.

    Episode 14: Halloween Candy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 16:19


    Happy Halloween! In this episode we try to bring in some perspective around Halloween candy, because there's always a lot of feelings that pop up around this time of year. Tammy talks about how her (previous!) desire to control candy impacted the joy her kids experience on Halloween and what happened when she stepped away from that and trusted her kids to figure it out. We talk about the learning opportunities for kids AND their adults when there's a candy stash. Lerin takes us through what a flexible approach to an abundance of candy might look like. Sending any of you who celebrate Halloween all the joy and excitement that goes along with this day!Intro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode.

    Episode 13: Interview with Sarah Rzemieniak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 30:36


    In this episode we are joined by our friend, the lovely Sarah Rzemieniak. Sarah is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and a new parent. We talk about Sarah's initial experiences with feeding her little one and how she has pulled from multiple feeding approaches to find something that works for her family unit. We discuss Sarah's hopes for her son's relationship with food, which is informed in part by her lived experience of an eating disorder, and the importance of self-compassion in parenting. Sarah shares the supportive stance her partner takes with parenting around feeding, and the values he wants to share with their son. We so appreciate Sarah for spending time with us today, and for sharing her experiences and resources with all of us. She is a great writer and a generous soul; thank you Sarah!You can find Sarah at: Sarah Rzemieniak, Eating Disorder Recovery CoachingInstagram: @sarahrzemieniakShe has also written an informative series about eating disorders for families and loved ones on her blog:Part 1: How widespread of a concern is this?Part 2: Warning signs and symptomsPart 3: I am concerned. What do I do now?Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 12: We are not anti-veggie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 12:01


    In this episode we discuss vegetables, and why we approach them the way we do, which might sometimes feel like it runs counter to popular health guidance (even for us). We offer up the idea that vegetables are one piece of a larger whole, instead of occupying some kind of place of honour at the top of a hierarchy, in hopes of taking away some of the pressure that kids and their adults might feel to "get them in". Lerin reveals that even though she is not anti-veggie,  she is unapologetically anti-pea. ---Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 11: The case for a flexible approach to school lunches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 18:33


    Welcome back! In this first episode of season 2, we look at school lunches. In our experience, school lunch can come with a lot of pressure on both caregivers and kids. We discuss some of the factors that warrant consideration when it comes to packing lunches. Tammy shares some ideas that have been helpful for her school-age eaters. Finally, we talk a bit about the external feedback that is sometimes offered about school lunches. Lerin shares her excitement about school lunch packing...we'll check in with her again once she's in it!  ---Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 10: Dad Talk - Interview with Fearghal King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 21:59


    Welcome to episode 10, and the last episode of our first season! It's our first interview AND our first episode that looks at feeding from a father's point of view. Lerin's partner, Fearghal King, joins Lerin for an informal evening chat about how feeding their kids has been for him. They touch on the factors that impact Fearghal's own relationship with food. Fearghal shares his experiences with feeding their kids through the years, the feelings that have come up for him, and what it's like using trust as a guiding principle in feeding both for kids and for himself. Finally, he shares the challenges that still pop up for him at times.  Special thanks to our guest announcer on this one too!---Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 9: The case for watching our language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 22:04


    In this episode we explore common words and phrases to describe food that we often hear. We invite listeners to reflect on why categorizing food as, say, “good” or “bad” is useful for them, and if folks are willing to challenge that practice! We discuss the impact our words can have on kids and on the adults who feed them, and offer some alternatives. ---Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 8: Is there a difference between dried and fresh fruit?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 11:11


    In this episode we answer a listener questions from a parent whose child prefers dried fruit over fresh and wonders: is there a nutritional difference between dried and fresh fruit? Is it much higher in sugar? In a podcast by dietitians talking about feeding kids, there was bound to be some poop talk at some point; here it is, and Lerin goes all in. ---Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 7: "How do I get my child to the table at meal time?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 19:25


    In this episode we answer a question that has come in from several listeners.  How long can we expect kids to sit at the table? How can we get them to the table in the first place? We share a bunch of ideas and strategies for you to consider. Lerin brings in the perspective of a family with younger kids and Tammy talks about strategies that have worked with the older kids in her home.  ---Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.Huge thanks to Matt (Mattvopro on Fiverr) for sound editing support for this episode. 

    Episode 6: Reflecting on introducing added sugars to young kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 17:26


    Lerin shares how she felt when Tammy offered her eldest toddler a muffin (because: added sugar). We explore the all-or-nothing thinking that can creep in around nutrition guidelines, and how that can ramp up stress levels in some parents. Lerin describes how her thinking and feeding has expanded since The Muffin Incident. Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.

    Episode 5: Navigating snack requests before dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 14:16


    We answer a jam-packed and totally relatable listener question. What if my toddler wants a snack right before dinner, especially when there is potential for a denied request to grow into a tantrum? Or when they fill up while helping prepare dinner and are too full to eat at meal time?  Plus, some kudos for this listener for allowing their toddler the opportunity to help out in the kitchen, because neither of us think that is easy!Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.

    Episode 4: When kids start sneaking food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 20:04


    A listener question about a child who has started sneaking food has Tammy reflecting on her own experience with this. We consider some possibilities around why food sneaking concerns parents/caregivers and why kids might do it. Lerin demonstrates her particular ability to sum up Tammy's meanderings into a single word.Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.

    Episode 3: When younger kids limit their food choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 15:51


    Our first real episode (!) considers a question from a parent of a younger child: my kid used to eat everything and now eats just (in this case) bread and cheese. Lerin shares how this shows up at her table, and puts it in context of development. We reflect on what a pre-verbal child could be communicating when they drop food. Lerin has ideas for offering variety while allowing kids to make some choices.Where to find us:On Solid Ground Nutrition: https://www.osgnutrition.ca/Instagram: @osgnutritionIntro/Outro Music: Big Adventure by Paul Yudin, https://uppbeat.io/track/paul-yudin/big-adventure. Your music makes us (and our kids too!) happy every time. Thank you.

    Episode 2: Get to know us: Lerin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 10:18


    We're starting off with a couple of short episodes to introduce ourselves to those of you who might be listening. If you prefer to just dive right into content you can jump ahead to episode three. In this second episode, Tammy asks Lerin to share some of her favourite quotes and how they apply to parenting and the feeding relationship.

    Episode 1: Get to know us: Tammy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 15:27


    We're starting off with a couple of short episodes to introduce ourselves to those of you who might be listening. If you prefer to just dive right into content you can jump ahead to episode three. In this first episode Lerin asks Tammy to talk about herself in a level of detail that she doesn't even always share with close friends.

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