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
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!
2 days 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
2 days ago | [YT] | 0
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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
1 week ago | [YT] | 0
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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
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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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
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1
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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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Quick poll for parents 🗳️
At dinner time, your toddler:
Option A: Barely eats
Option B: Eats pretty well
I just posted a video explaining why dinner is the hardest meal of the day for toddlers—and what to do about it.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqrvg...
Tell me WHY you voted that way in the comments 👇
#ToddlerLife #Poll
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Honest question:
When you think about your child’s health… do you focus on weight first?
I see this ALL the time—and it can actually lead us in the wrong direction.
There’s a more complete way to look at health.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mhBx...
Comment below: Weight-focused or habit-focused? 👇
#ParentingDiscussion #KidsHealth
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 0
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Jill Castle | Pediatric Dietitian
Quick poll 🗳️
When it comes to your child’s health:
Option A: I focus on weight
Option B: I focus on habits
I just posted a video explaining why habits matter more 👇
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mhBx...
Tell me WHY you chose your answer in the comments!
#ParentingPoll #KidsHealth
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