I'm Jill, a pediatric dietitian with 35 years of experience helping families raise healthy, happy kids. I help YOU confidently feed and nourish your child -- whether they struggle with picky eating, overeating, or growth problems like underweight or childhood obesity AND:
🥦 promote healthy eating habits
🥦 optimize a healthy weight for kids
🥦 navigate family meals
🥦 promote a healthy relationship with food
🥦 make feeding toddlers and feeding kids easier!
Whether you’re struggling or just curious about nutrition for kids, this channel is for you. It’s never too late to raise a nourished child!
Let’s nourish your toddler to teen!
~ Jill (@JillCastle)
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The Nourished Child: thenourishedchild.com
Jill Castle: jillcastle.com/
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
When a teen athlete is under-fueling, or not eating enough calories to cover their growth and exercise, it can be hard to pinpoint. Often, teen athletes look like they're eating healthy...but when you crunch the numbers, they aren't covering their needs.
Instead of crunching calories in vs. calories out, you can look at these 4 signs - they tell you without a doubt that your teen athlete is under-fueled.
Watch this video to understand it all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdsfg...
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
I've got a new #pickyeating video up and you're gonna love it, because it walks you through the different DEGREES of picky eating. In other words, I'm going to tell you HOW PICKY YOUR PICKY EATER really is!
Check it out and pass it along to another parent!
https://youtu.be/IKmzJPpC_no
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
💛 REDEFINE SUCCESS CHALLENGE 💛
After watching my new picky eating video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRFj...
This week, define success as:
✔ Less arguing
✔ A predictable meal routine
✔ A calmer child
No tracking bites.
Try it for 5 days and tell me what you notice.
Ready to reset mealtime? Drop YES below.
#pickyeatinghelp #momlife
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Today I posted PART 2 to my "Pooping Accidents" video...which is really about chronic constipation. If you are dealing with this with your kiddo - this is a must watch!
I made this video because I've had so many parents misunderstand poop accidents with their child.
They think their kid isn't paying attention, has accidents on purpose, has a GI problem.
Well, yes, there IS a problem (watch Part 1 -- https://youtu.be/8JriACXqYJk) but it's almost never on purpose.
Give it a watch (both videos actually), and let me know your questions and what you think! I hope parents who watch will have a better understanding of chronic constipation and encopresis!
1 month ago | [YT] | 2
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Mealtime in your house feels more like:
If you chose B, you’ll want to watch my latest video on why picky eating isn’t about compliance.
Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRFj...
Let’s normalize this conversation. 💛
#pickyeatinghelp #momcommunity
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Have you ever used dessert as a reward for eating?
Be honest. No judgment. 💛
I break down in my latest video why rewards can unintentionally increase power struggles in picky eaters.
If you want a calmer, more confident eater long-term, this is a must-watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRFj...
Yes or no — have you tried it?
#feedingkids #pickyeating
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Let’s talk about the “toddler food variety” myth… 😅
So many parents think something is wrong if their child won’t eat a wide range of foods.
In this video, I explain why variety comes AFTER safety and consistency — not before.
If picky eating has you worried, this will bring clarity.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRFj...
Do you worry about variety? Yes or no?
#toddlernutrition #pickyeating
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
⚡ DINNER CHALLENGE ⚡
Try this tonight:
Serve the meal
Remove pressure (no “just one bite”)
Let your toddler decide what/how much to eat
Then observe what happens 👀
I explain WHY this works in my latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqrvg...
Come back and tell me how it went—I’ll reply to as many as I can! 💪
Who’s in? 🔥
#ToddlerChallenge #Parenting
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
⚡ 24-HOUR HABIT RESET
Pick ONE habit to focus on today:
Sleep, movement, food, or screens
That’s it. Don’t try to fix everything at once.
I explain why this works in my latest video 👇
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mhBx...
Which habit are you choosing? 👇
#HealthyHabits #Challenge
1 month ago | [YT] | 0
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
If your child “won’t eat,” this video is for you.
Picky eating isn’t about stubbornness. It’s about trust, regulation, and emotional safety at the table.
In my newest video, I explain:
✨ Why rewards backfire
✨ Why pressure reduces appetite
✨ What success REALLY looks like
If you’re exhausted from trying every picky eating strategy out there… this is your reset.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRFj...
Drop a 💛 if you’re ready for calmer meals.
#pickyeatinghelp #momlife #parentingsupport
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