Kiddos in the Kitchen Podcast
Season 2
Episode 0: A preview of season 2
How do we make cooking simpler and more accessible for families? That’s what our conversations are all about. Hear some of the voices joining us for Season 2, including cookbook author Mari Suzuki, pediatrician and dietitian Dr. Natalie Muth, executive chef Phillip Baxman, babysitting guru Hassanatou Barry, and mom and blogger Kim Bise. Welcome to Season 2 of Kiddos in the Kitchen!
Dr. Natalie Muth
Episode 1: creating better family mealtimes
Parents often ask Natalie Muth, MD, what the best thing is they can do for their child. As a pediatrician and dietitian, she says: Eating family meals together. Dr. Muth is the author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ book Family Fit Plan: A 30-day Wellness Transformation. She shares her thoughts on how we can make home cooking easier and healthier for our families. Then we’re joined by Allison Rinehart, a cooking instructor who helps parents expand the horizons of picky eaters for less stressful mealtimes.
Dr. Lauri Wright
Episode 2: When there isn’t enough food
By some estimates, one in three adults and one out of every two children are food insecure. Dr. Lauri Wright, chair of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the University of North Florida and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, explains how the pandemic is affecting food access — and what we can do about it. Then, Mari Suzuki, author of the cookbook Kitchen Wizard Flexipes, shares how to save time in the kitchen and stretch your grocery budget, too.
Episode 3: Eating Veggies + Picky Eaters
What parent doesn’t want their kid to eat more vegetables — and to stop being so picky about food? Well, today, we’re talking with two people (both moms) who have some thoughts. First, Kim Bise of NaturalDeets.com shares how she’s gotten her own kids to eat more vegetables as her family has embraced a clean eating lifestyle. Then, Dr. Heather Koza discusses her tips and tricks for dealing with picky eaters.
Small Plate Bonus Ep: Homemade holiday candy
In this Small Plate bonus episode, registered dietitian Dr. Lauri Wright shares how to make buckeye candies — and her family’s time-honored tradition of spending time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving weekend.
Episode 4: Holiday Cooking and Baking with Kids
Meghan Stott, a mom and teacher for the blind and visually impaired in Washington state, shares what she’s learned from her own daughter — and how they navigate the kitchen with a visual impairment. Then, Hassanatou Barry, owner of The Babysitter Guru, offers a few tips for baking with kids this holiday season.
Ep 5: Getting Kids to Try New Foods
Why won’t my kid try new foods? Why must they say “yucky!” all the time? Frustrated with a picky eater? It’s time to change all that. New year, new family food habits. Allison Rinehart of Lil’ Pinkies Up offers several tips for encouraging kids to try new foods — and improving table manners too. Then, Edel Denha, a Michigan mom, shares her family’s food journey.
Ep 6: The Meal Is the Byproduct
How does a professional chef teach his own kiddos to cook? With calm and ease in the kitchen. Executive chef Phillip Baxman shares how he stays calm and his thoughts on safety when cooking with his kids. Then, dietitian Dr. Lauri Wright returns to share a fun kids’ kitchen activity: Slumber Party Oats.
Small Plate Bonus ep: A Kiddo Makes Banana Bread
Follow along as we bake banana bread with a 6-year-old in this fun bonus episode.
Ep 7: How we cook and eat now
Theresa McCluskey, a full-time working mom of four, shares how the pandemic has affected her cooking. Then, registered dietitian nutritionist Malina Malkani is back to talk about baby-led weaning and how this approach to feeding a baby can change family mealtimes.
Ep 8: Where food comes from
What happens when we help kids understand where foods come from? Meagan Fishell, founder of The Healthy Kid Project, has a hunch. Then, we’re joined by Clifton Lyles, Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Development for Revolution Foods, with a simple way to prepare asparagus.
Ep 9 (finale): introducing kids to foods from around the world
Understanding the cuisines of various cultures gives us a window into the world as well as a greater repertoire to draw from when we cook. In this month’s episode — the Season 2 finale — Chef Clifton Lyles of Revolution Foods is back to talk about introducing kids to foods from around the world. Then, Dr. Natalie Muth shares a helpful tip about sweets.
Tell us about YOUR kitchen story.
Have you had an amazing experience in the kitchen with your kiddo? A funny one? A sweet memorable one? Or do you have memories of time in the kitchen with your parents or grandparents that stick with you? You could be on the show! Share your kitchen story by sending us a voice memo. Record a 1- to 2-minute story on your phone and send to us at the email link below.