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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 28 MIN

What I Actually Fed My Kids on Vacation (and how you can do it too)

from The Intentional Table · host Nicole Cruz, MS, RDN

Navigating food during the summer can feel like a whole lot of stress. Vacations, eating out, swim parties, sweets galore, lack of structure... I get it!I just got back from a two-week baseball trip with my family - managing tons of restaurants, games ending at odd times, italian ice at by the pool. It's a lot!We had an eight hour drive to kick off the trip followed by four flights and two hotels in between. In this episode, we talk about:How to help your kid eat in a balanced way even when eating out all the timeWhat to keep in your hotel room at the bare minimum (and the hotel tip I wish someone had told me sooner)How to think about your role at restaurants - and what to let them order or notMeal and snack ideas for on the go (especially when it's long periods)How to have a rhythm and hold boundaries around things like ice cream and sodaWhat I packed that sent people into a frenzy on Instagram and what actually ended up happeningIf you're in the middle of summer and wondering how to navigate the lack of structure and countless sweets, or if you're anticipating your next week away - listen in!Want to connect? Send us a text!CONNECT with Nicole:FREE Training: Raise a Balanced Eater AND Protect Their Relationship With Food- Instagram: @nicolecruzRDSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review.Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight!Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Navigating food during the summer can feel like a whole lot of stress. Vacations, eating out, swim parties, sweets galore, lack of structure... I get it! I just got back from a two-week baseball trip with my family - managing tons of restaurants, games ending at odd times, italian ice at by the pool. It's a lot! We had an eight hour drive to kick off the trip followed by four flights and two hotels in between. In this episode, we talk about: How to help your kid eat in a balanced way ev...

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