39. Let's Make Feeding Kids Simpler with Amy Palanjian of Yummy Toddler Food

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen at 5:30 p.m. wondering how feeding kids somehow became your full-time mental load, this episode will make you feel very seen. Sarah is joined by Amy Palanjian from Yummy Toddler Food for a refreshingly honest conversation about what feeding toddlers and kids actually looks like in real life - not on Pinterest, not in a 17-second Instagram reel, but in actual busy family life.Sarah and Amy talk about lowering the pressure around meals, why your child refusing dinner might be completely normal, and how a silly ice cream scoop or baby fork can sometimes change the entire mood at the table.This episode feels like a giant exhale for parents who are tired of chasing perfect meals and just want practical ideas that actually work.In this episode you’ll hear about: • Why feeding kids feels so mentally exhausting for parents • The hidden pressure social media adds to family meals • Flexible dinner ideas using freezer staples and shortcuts • Why “picky eating” is often more normal than we think • Family-style meals and giving kids autonomy with food • Fun little tricks that make meals feel less stressful • The truth about hiding veggies in food • Amy’s go-to convenience foods for busy nightsLINKS & RESOURCESCheck out the Yummy Toddler Food blogFollow Amy on Instagram and TikTokCheck out Amy’s cookbook, Dinnertime SOSHave a listener question or feedback? Send me a text!Support the showJoin the email list to get a list of easy popular family recipes and meal prep tips!Instagram | Blog Recipes