The Pediatric Dietitian
Jen Ross, RD and Danielle Mein, RD
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About This Podcast
The Pediatric Dietitian Podcast is your go-to resource for parents who want real, practical solutions to improve their child’s nutrition—without turning mealtimes into a daily battle.
Hosted by pediatric dietitians, Jen & Danielle, this podcast cuts through the noise of social media trends and generic advice to bring you evidence-based, clinically grounded guidance that actually works in real life.
We cover everything from:
- Picky eating and food refusal
- Weight concerns (underweight, overweight, and everything in between)
- Balanced meals and snacks for kids
- Blood sugar, diabetes
- Gut health
- Long-term health not short term fixes
- Family habits, routines, and the home environment
Each episode focuses on what you can actually do as a parent—with clear strategies, realistic expectations, and honest conversations about what works (and what doesn’t).
Because raising a healthy eater isn’t about perfection—it’s about building the right habits, environment, and mindset over time.
If you’re tired of conflicting advice and want a straightforward, research-backed, practical approaches to feeding your child, you’re in the right place.
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S1E7 Ep 7. Starting Solids for Infants
In this episode, we cover:When to start solids (and signs your baby is ready)Purees vs. baby-led weaning — and why you don’t have to chooseWhy staying on purees too long can lead to feeding…
S1E6 Ep 6 Picky Eating What's normal, what's not normal, how to prevent it, how to fix it
Is your child a picky eater… or is it something more serious? In this episode of The Pediatric Dietitian Podcast, pediatric dietitians Jen & Danielle break down everything parents need to know…
S1E5 Ep 5. Childhood Obesity: Practical Tips for Parents (Portions, Snacks, Screens & Routines)
If your child is struggling with obesity and you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated — this episode is for you. In this episode, Jen and Danielle (clinical pediatric dietitians) share real-life,…
S1E4 Ep 4: Childhood Obesity: What’s Actually Causing It (and What Parents Can Do Today)
Childhood obesity isn’t caused by one “bad food” or one parenting mistake. In this episode, Jen + Danielle (UCLA clinical pediatric dietitians) break down why childhood obesity is so common, what’s…
S1E3 Ep 3: First-Time Parent Feeding Mistakes (and What Actually Helps)
First-time parent feeding advice online can be so misleading — and it can create unnecessary anxiety around bottles, formula ounces, starting solids, choking fears, and what “healthy” really means.…
S1E2 Ep 2: Common Pediatric Nutrition Mistakes (Doctors & First-Time Parents)
In this episode, Jen + Danielle (UCLA clinical pediatric dietitians) talk about common nutrition mistakes we see every single day—from both pediatricians and first-time parents. This episode is…
S1E1 Ep 1. When to start teaching healthy habits to your kids
When should you actually start focusing on your child’s nutrition—before school? Before sports? When picky eating starts? In this episode, Jen + Danielle (UCLA clinical pediatric dietitians) break…
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The Pediatric Dietitian has published 7 episodes since April 2026, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
The Pediatric Dietitian is currently sporadic with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 28m.
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