Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Hey there! I'm a Pediatric Dietitian with over 34 years of experience and a mom of 4 grown-and-flown kids.
This channel is for parents of babies, toddlers, kids and teens who want practical parenting tips for child nutrition, healthy eating and positive feeding. I've worked with thousands of families, helping them navigate picky eating, growth and development, sports nutrition, child overweight, and more. I use a practical, research-backed approach with nutrition strategies to help you cultivate healthy eating habits and positive lifestyle behaviors.
I know how important nutrition is to your child's health and wellbeing! If you want realistic guidance that will serve your child for the long term, you're in the right place! And I'm glad you're here. :)
For more nutrition and feeding resources, check out my website: thenourishedchild.com
For inquiries about my services: JillCastle.com
For all other inquiries, contact me via the email listed here.
Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
One mistake I see all the time with toddlers and constipation 👀
🥛 Too much milk.
More than about 2 cups per day can crowd out fiber and lead to harder stools — especially in picky eaters.
I break down the right balance (without guilt) in my newest video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6pPy...
💬 How much milk does your toddler drink most days?
#ToddlerFeeding #ParentingEducation
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Let’s talk about something parents don’t talk about enough 💩
Toddler constipation is uncomfortable — but it’s also mostly preventable.
I just shared a new video walking you through nutrition habits, hydration tips, and potty routines that actually work (and don’t involve pressure).
🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6pPy...
👇 Tell me below: Has constipation ever caught you off guard as a parent?
#ToddlerNutrition #MomLife #Parenting
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
🚫 Myth: “Healthy eating is just about fruits & veggies.”
✔️ Reality: It’s about how we approach food and why kids resist it.
Learn more in the video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdBw...
📌 Save this if you’re a parent dealing with picky eating!
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
🌱 You want your kids to eat better — not obsess over food.
This expert shares real, kid-friendly tips that work ❤️
Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdBw...
💭 What’s one healthy habit you’re proud your child has mastered?
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
🤯 Parents are shocked by this one insight about kids & healthy eating!
Most traditional advice isn’t helping — and experts say there’s a better way.
Watch now 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdBw...
👍 Drop a 👍 if you learned something new!
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Tried everything to get your kids to eat healthy — but nothing works?
See why ‘healthy eating rules’ might be holding you back and what actually works instead 👇
📺 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdBw...
👨👩👧👦 Comment: What’s the toughest food struggle with your kids?
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Quick check-in 👇
After watching the fiber episode, what surprised you MOST?
1️⃣ Fiber reaching the large intestine undigested
2️⃣ Blended foods still contain fiber
3️⃣ Kids don’t need raw foods for fiber
4️⃣ The size of the fiber gap
🎥 If you missed it, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rHcZ...
👍 Like the video if you want more pediatric gut-health content
➡️ I’m also linking a follow-up on fixing constipation next
#GutMicrobiome #FiberFacts #HealthyKids
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Not all fiber needs to be raw, crunchy, or “perfectly clean.”
In today’s video, Dr. Joanne Slavin explains why:
✔️ Cooked vegetables still count
✔️ Canned foods still have fiber
✔️ Even processed foods can help close the fiber gap
This perspective alone can reduce stress for a LOT of families.
▶️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rHcZ...
💬 Does this change how you think about “healthy” food?
#RealLifeNutrition #GutHealthKids
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
If you’re forcing fiber on your child like medicine…
you’re probably making things harder than they need to be.
One of my favorite takeaways from this video 👇
Fiber works best when it’s built into foods kids already enjoy —
🍲 soups
🥘 casseroles
🥣 cereals
—not battles at the table.
🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rHcZ...
💬 What’s one fiber-rich food your kid already likes?
#ParentingTips #KidsNutrition #ConstipationHelp
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Most kids (and adults) aren’t constipated because of a medical issue —
they’re constipated because of the fiber gap.
In my latest video, fiber expert Dr. Joanne Slavin explains:
✅ What fiber actually is
✅ Why it survives digestion
✅ How it supports the gut microbiome
✅ And why kids aren’t getting enough
🎥 Full explanation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rHcZ...
💬 Comment below: Do you actively think about fiber when planning meals?
#GutHealth #PediatricNutrition #FiberGap
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