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Dr. Nimali Fernando on How Kids Can Explore New Foods

In this episode we take a deeper dive into the topic of picky eating with Dr. Nimali Fernando, the founder of the Dr. Yum project, a nonprofit with a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well. We talk to Dr. Fernando about some of the techniques she uses to help kids practice eating new foods. And we also discuss worries about nutritional deficiencies, whether rewards are a good tactic, and if we should be calling it “picky eating” at all. Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

My Kid Is a Finicky Eater – What Can I Do?

What do you do when your kid will only eat a handful of different foods? In this episode, we're sitting down with a mom who is helping her 8-year-old work through his food anxiety and actually get curious about what's on his plate. This is a conversation about turning mealtime stress into creative exploration, and why a super-sensitive palate could be a superpower in disguise. Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable. Stay up to date with Lemonada on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

Talkaboutable Season 2! Official Trailer!

Join Dr. Susan Swick, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and mom of 4, as she tackles your biggest parenting questions. Dr. Swick believes if you can talk about it with your kids, you can tackle it. Tune in for honest conversations with parents and experts about picky eating, sibling conflict, family building with IVF and so much more. From Lemonada Media in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health at Montage Health, new episodes drop May 19.

Got a Parenting Question? We Want to Hear From You!

Got a parenting problem you can’t stop thinking about? Talkaboutable is coming back for Season 2, and we want to hear from you! We're looking for parents of kids and young adults ages 6-21 who are navigating a parenting challenge, big or small. Whatever you choose to share with Dr. Swick, you can stay completely anonymous. If it's on your mind, it's Talkaboutable. Interested in being a guest? Fill out a short form at bit.ly/swick [http://bit.ly/swick] or send us an email at talkaboutable@lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How To Raise Two Children with Different Needs

For the final episode of season 1, Dr. Swick sits down with a special guest: her sister Lauren, who is a dear friend and a parent of two. They talk about what’s guided and sustained Lauren in raising two children with very different needs and experiences. Plus, how their own upbringing influenced their parenting styles. This episode is all about the ever-evolving journey of parenthood from the eyes of two people who knew each other from the start. Talkaboutable is produced by Lemonada Media, in partnership with the Ohana Center for Child and Family Mental Health [https://www.montagehealth.org/care-treatment/mental-behavioral/ohana/] at Montage Health [https://www.montagehealth.org/], and made possible through funding from the Montage Health Foundation. Together, we are committed to helping families talk about the issues children, teens, and young adults are facing today. We believe that when these conversations happen at home — even about the most challenging subjects — children build the skills they need to flourish. Because when families are connected, the hard moments become more bearable, the good moments become even better, and it all becomes Talkaboutable.  Stay up to date with Lemonada on X [https://twitter.com/LemonadaMedia], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/] at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts [http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium], Spotify [https://lemonada.supportingcast.fm/], or wherever you get your podcasts. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors [http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.