In this episode of the PedsDocTalk podcast follow-up, Dr. Mona sits down with Amy Palanjian, founder of Yummy Toddler Food. Together, they break down how to take the stress, guilt, and mental load out of feeding your kids.

If dinner prep feels overwhelming or your toddler suddenly stopped eating their favorite foods, this quick dose of real, relatable parenting advice is for you!

• Letting Go of Meal Prep Perfection: Why realistic expectations make kitchen logistics much easier.

• Theme Nights to Reduce Decision Fatigue: How setting categories (like taco or pasta night) simplifies shopping and cooking.

• Leaning Into Smart Shortcuts: Why frozen veggies, canned beans, and store-bought sauces save time, money, and sanity.

• Creating Safe Table Experiences: How adding simple safety-net foods (like fruit or crackers) keeps mealtimes calm.

• The Social Media Food Myth: Debunking the idea that offering 100 foods before age one prevents picky eating.

• Understanding Toddler Appetite Shifts: Normalizing why toddlers naturally eat differently than babies.

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