When should you actually start focusing on your child’s nutrition—before school? Before sports? When picky eating starts? In this episode, Jen + Danielle (UCLA clinical pediatric dietitians) break down the real answer: start now—and ideally, start before your kids are even born. Because your child’s eating habits don’t begin with them… they begin with the adults in the home. We talk about: Why parents need to be on the same page (and what happens when they’re not) How grandparents and family dynamics can unintentionally sabotage healthy habits—and what to say to set boundaries The biggest reason kids end up eating in front of screens, skipping family meals, or relying on fast food Why we don’t recommend using food as a reward (and what to do instead) How to build a realistic routine that works for busy parents (easy meals, grocery list tools, simple planning) Our “nutrition icks” we hear all the time in clinic (and what families actually need to do to make progress) This is for the parent who feels stuck in the cycle of: “My kid won’t eat what I cook… they snack all day… they only want Chick-fil-A… they’re picky… they eat too much / too little… and nothing we try works.” You’re not failing. You just haven’t been given a plan that works in real life. Want help from pediatric dietitians who keep it practical? Follow along and send us your questions—we love answering what parents are really dealing with. Mentioned in this episode: AnyList (shared grocery list app) + saving easy recipes/“favorites” folders.