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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 29 MIN

19. Less Stress, Less Guilt: Feeding Kids Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard – with Jessica Donovan

from Mum Mind Unpacked · host Bree and Gia

Help, my fussy kids won’t eat anything healthy!Do you struggle to get your kids to eat anything green? Do you feel guilty when they flat-out refuse their veggies at dinnertime? Do you ever feel like you’re failing at the absolute basics of feeding your kids?You’re not alone. In this episode, Bree and G sit down with Naturopath Jessica Donovan from Natural Super Kids to unpack the pressure, myths, and overwhelm that so many parents feel around kids’ nutrition.Jess shares what parents actually need to focus on when it comes to feeding their kids — and just as importantly, what you can stop stressing about. This is a practical, reassuring conversation designed to help make mealtimes calmer, simpler, and far less guilt-ridden.🎧 What You’ll HearWhy fussy eating is far more common (and normal) than you thinkThe biggest myths around kids’ nutrition that keep mums stuck in guiltWhat really matters for kids’ health — and what doesn’tHow to take the pressure off yourself at mealtimesPractical strategies to support fussy eaters without power strugglesTime-saving lunchbox hacks to reduce stress and decision fatigueHow to build healthier habits without forcing, bribing, or battling🗓 New Episodes on WednesdaysPlease follow, share, and leave a review to help more mums find the show and feel seen.🔗 Connect With Us📸 Instagram: @mummindunpacked📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 Connect With Jessica Donovan🌐 Website: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/📸 Instagram: @naturalsuperkids⚠️ A Gentle ReminderMum Mind Unpacked exists to inform, support and connect — but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.If you’re struggling, please reach out to:• Lifeline: 13 11 14• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306🙏 Thanks for ListeningIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend or someone who might need it. And if you loved it, we’d be so grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you. 💛🙏 Thank you to our sponsor Bronte Co🌐 Check out Bronte Co’s full range at https://www.bronteco.com/📸 Follow Bronte on Instagram @bronte_co🔍 KeywordsFussy eaters, fussy kids, kids nutrition, mum guilt, mom guilt, mealtime stress, mental load, parenting, motherhood, lunchbox hacks, naturopath, natural super kids, jessica Donovan, naturopath

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