Ep. 15: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Eating: What and How to Feed Your Toddler

Does your toddler love apples one day and hate them the next? Are you tired of your toddler rejecting foods at mealtime? Then don’t miss this episode!

In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira explores various toddler eating behaviors like refusing fruits and veggies and being resistant to try new foods. Research about food texture, messy play, and the appearance of fruit are all explored in this episode in the hopes that you’ll understand tricky (yet normal) toddler eating behaviors a bit better!

And toward the end of the episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like what to do when your child refuses dinner, makes demands about food preparation, or is a super messy eater. Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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Ep. 11: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months - Infant Feeding: Help! How much, how often, and breastmilk or formula?

In this episode, Dr. Vieira explores the many ways you can feed your infant! There is no one-size-fits-all approach to feeding, so tune in to learn about exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive formula feeding, or supplemented feeding, which may include both. When and how to introduce solid foods is also covered, as well as bottle refusal, common hunger cues and tips for how to spot them.

And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like struggles with breastfeeding and inducing lactation.

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