{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Once and Future Parent","title":"Food Glorious Food, with Mara Kaufman","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3534,"description":"Feeding children isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about navigating breastfeeding struggles, picky eaters, food allergies, and the endless debate over what’s “healthy enough.” Matthew, Mandy, and Pete are joined by special guest Mara Kaufman to explore the chaos and complexity of food decisions from infancy through adolescence, including the unexpected challenges that arise when your kid discovers Doritos.\nWhat we discussed:\nHow do parents navigate the breastfeeding versus formula decision when faced with unexpected challenges like tongue and lip ties?\nWhat strategies work (and don’t work) for dealing with picky eaters and food refusal?\nHow do you balance nutrition ideals with the reality of kids who want nothing but chicken nuggets and mac and cheese?\nWhat’s the deal with school food allergies, and how have restrictions around peanut butter and other allergens changed the classroom dynamic?\nHow do food struggles shift as kids become teenagers and gain more independence over their eating choices?\nAdditional topics:\nThe comedy and reality of kids as “little food criminals” who share and trade despite strict school policies\nHow grocery costs and privilege factor into conversations about “ideal” nutrition.\n\nThe TV show Matthew mentioned is called The Yard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Yard_(2011_TV_series)) and is available on Amazon, but sadly now for a price. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lPqs_UdUfeWyabBZGQ_6BFbSmzHS_QJJKRcG9EbSecc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZmFj/OGY1MWU3MzQ4YjE1/ODJkYjQyZGIyMjQ4/YzRhYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}