In this episode, guest Jodi Gruhn speaks about her work through Wholesome Minnesota in helping educational settings bring and implement plant-based options to students. Jodi also discusses some of the objections and insights she hears from school nutrition leaders. And shares ways parents and caregivers can advocate at their local school district to bring more plant-based meal options to all students.

Ever wondered how other vegan parents navigate certain social situations, like birthday parties or school events? I sure have. Navigating a vegan feeding journey can sometimes feel lonely and knowing what others do or how others handle certain challenges helps us not feel so isolated. In Episode 21, I invite Mistye Momon from Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats to share some of the challenges she experienced throughout her 22 years in raising a vegan family—with five kids.

Iodine is a crucial nutrient for growing vegan kids; however, plant-based foods are not reliable sources for meeting iodine intake. In this episode, we dive into a recent study that looked into iodine content of plant-based products in the Swiss market. Using the data of the study, Karla shares her professional perspective of what our food system can do to support vegan families meet iodine requirements. You’ll also learn exactly how you can meet iodine needs at each stage of growth.

Feeding picky eaters can be a challenge and sometimes hiding foods in smoothies or mixed dishes is the only way to get them to eat that food they’re avoiding. In this episode, we explore the common feeding practice of hiding foods, what impact it has on your vegan child, and what you can do to help them broaden their food acceptance.

A child’s eating habits develop during their preschool years, between the ages of 3 to 6 years of age, and how we approach feeding our vegan kids directly impacts their long-term eating habits. In this episode, I share my own eating challenges with my daughter based on the feeding style she experienced at her pre-school, how that differed from home, and what I did to turn things around so that she accepted (and eat!) more foods.

Being told that raising your kids on a vegan diet is cruel and dangerous may bring mixed emotions. Which is why in this episode I’m debunking this myth and sharing the biggest industry who actually participates in inflicting pain and suffering—not vegan parents. You’ll also hear about how kids can meet iron needs and how meat and dairy isn’t needed. As well as whether a vegan diet is more expensive than an omnivore diet.

Have you ever been asked where do your vegan kids get their protein from? Or wondered if your vegan kids need protein powder? If so, you’re in luck because in this episode you’ll learn what macronutrients should actually take primary focus on your kids meals. And spoiler alert…it’s not protein.

Feeding our vegan kids is a full time job and when you add other challenging elements to that task—like your vegan baby resisting sitting in their high chair—it only becomes more overwhelming. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three common reasons baby resists their high chair and what you can do at home to make meal times more pleasant.

Vegan parents often feel worried that they can’t meet their vegan child’s choline needs on plant-based foods. In this episode, I’m share what choline is, why it’s important and the number one strategy to easily meet your child’s choline needs—even if they are a picky eater.

“Getting” our vegan kids to eat their vegetables can often be a challenge for many of us parents. In this episode, I share with you the exact strategies I follow at home that have helped my daughter try and eat her vegetables. It involves no pressuring tactics, no fancy utensils, and no attention to the vegetables. Take a listen and let me know if you try one of these strategies with your vegan child!

Raising a vegan family is much more than offering healthful plant foods. It’s about ensuring that adequate nutrition is provided to support our vegan kids growth and development. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you the 5 healthful habits for vegan families to implement so that children healthfully thrive on a vegan lifestyle. Ultimately, whether you'll be starting to implement these habits or already following a few, you'll feel confident that you're doing everything you need to do to support your kids growth and development.