Messy Bites

How Much Halloween Candy Should Kids Eat? 🎃 (Pediatric Dietitian) | Messy Mom Hotline EP 37

🎃 MESSY MOM HOTLINE: How much Halloween candy should kids eat? A pediatric dietitian explains what she does on Halloween night, on Nov 1st, and with that giant candy sta

Feed Them Well: Why Is My Kid Hiding Food? 🍬🕵️‍♀️ | EP 36

You walk into your kid's bedroom only to find candy wrappers hidden under the bed. Your first question is: Why is my child hiding food, and am I doing something wrong? I

🤰 Are You Following Fake Pregnancy Food Rules? What Science Says | EP 35

Are you Googling every single snack after finding out you’re pregnant? Before you throw out your morning coffee or panic over sushi, take a deep breath! In this episode

Is Fruit Sugar Actually Bad For Kids? 🍓 (Pediatric Dietitian Explains)

Have you ever hesitated before giving your child a second banana because you were worried it had "too much sugar"? You are not alone! Parents are constantly told to avoid

🎙️Messy Bites: The RIGHT WAY to Introduce Allergens with Malina Malkani | EP 33 🥜👶

Food allergies can feel overwhelming for parents... especially when it comes to introducing peanuts and other common allergens for the very first time. In this season fin

🎂Messy Bites Anniversary: The 5 Lessons That Changed the Way I Parent and Feed My Kids | EP 32

One year ago, Messy Bites was born to cut through fear-based parenting advice and bring more joy back to the dinner table, and this episode is a celebration of that journ

📱Messy Mom Hotline: The Truth About KETO Bread & Kids' Nutrition 👧🥖 | EP 31

Is keto bread actually a healthy choice for kids, or just clever marketing wrapped in a trendy label? 🍞🤔 In this episode of Messy Mom Hotline, we’re breaking down everyt

📱Messy Mom Hotline: Orgánico vs Convencional: Lo que nadie te dice de la Docena Sucia 🥦 | EP 30

¿Deberías dejar de comprar fresas y espinacas? 🍓🥬 Cada año, la famosa lista de la “Dirty Dozen” genera preocupación en muchas familias por el tema de los pesticidas… per

The TRUTH About The Dirty Dozen (Are You Poisoning Your Kids?) 🍓 | EP 29

Are pesticides in your child’s food really something to fear? In this “Reality Check” episode of Messy Bites, pediatric dietitian Marina Chaparro breaks down the truth b

Eating Together is the Key! 🔑 The Power of Imperfect Family Meals 🥘💙 | EP 28

Do you feel like you’re constantly stressing over what your kids eat? What if the secret to raising a healthy, adventurous eater has less to do with what’s on their plat

📱Messy Mom Hotline: My Kid is Obsessed with Snacks! Help! 🥨🆘 | EP 27

Does your toddler constantly ask for snacks, even right after meals? You’re not alone. In this episode, pediatric dietitian Marina Chaparro breaks down why toddlers beco

🛑 Stop the Food Battle: Understanding the 4 Parenting Feeding Styles | EP 26

Struggling with your child’s eating habits? Research shows that it’s not just what you serve at the table—it’s how you serve it that shapes your child’s relationship wit

Messy Mom Hotline: My Kid is Throwing Food, HELP!! 🛑 Toddler Picky Eating | EP 25

Toddler picky eating can start suddenly around age one, and it often shows up as food refusal, limited foods, or throwing meals on the floor. In this episode of Messy Mo

Messy Eating = Smarter Babies: The Sensory Science of Food 🧠👐 | EP 24

In this episode of the Messy Bites Podcast, Marina explains why one of the biggest feeding mistakes parents make is trying to keep their babies clean during mealtime. You

Baby’s First Foods (Latino Edition): Science, Culture, and Rewriting How We Feed Babies | EP 23

This episode is sponsored by: National Pork Board Should you listen to Abuela or the pediatrician? 🥑 When it comes to starting solids, many parents feel caught between

Worried About Your Child's Weight, BMI, Growth Charts, and the Pressure Parents Feel | EP 22 📉

Did your child’s last pediatrician visit leave you anxious about percentiles or BMI? You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. In this episode, I sit down with pediatri

Is Your Child Getting Enough Protein? The Facts Every Parent Should Know | EP 21

This episode is sponsored by the National Pork Board. Is your child eating enough protein? 🤔 Protein is one of the most talked-about topics in kids nutrition, and many pa

🎧 How to Raise Kids Who Are Connected to Their Roots: Family, Culture, and Food Stories 🌎❤️ | EP 20

Join Marina Chaparro, Pediatric RD and host of Messy Bites, as she chats with experts Dr. Iliana Guerra Martinez (PhD, RDN, LD, CDCES) and Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez (PhD, MP

25 Years a Type 1 Warrior: 6 Lessons for Every Family About Food, Balance, & Resilience 💥❤️ | EP 19

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Pediatric Registered Dietitian and fellow Type 1 Warrior Dr. Marina Chaparro reflects on 25 years since her Type 1 Diabetes

Azúcar en Niños: ¿Prohibir o Permitir? | 🚫🍰 Cómo Crear una Relación Sana con los Dulces EP 18

¿Cuánta azúcar y cuántos postres debemos tener en casa para que nuestros hijos no se obsesionen? 🍭 Si te preocupa que se devoren todos los dulces en las fiestas o no sabe