The Food for Kids Podcast

Our twice weekly small bites of information, inspiration and practical ideas for parents, carers, teachers and anyone else who has to think about children's food.

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How to store pumpkins and winter squash and how to use up pumpkins – Food For Kids Podcast episode 43

In this episode we go over ideas for how to store ​pumpkins and ​winter squash and use up pumpkin and squashThat was our epsiode about ​how to store pumpkins and

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How to store pumpkins and winter squash and how to use up pumpkins – Food For Kids Podcast episode 43

How to get kids to eat more fruit and veg – Food For Kids Podcast episode 42

In this episode we give ​ideas to get kids to eat more fruit and vegThat was the episode where we ​gave ideas to get kids to eat more fruit and

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How to get kids to eat more fruit and veg – Food For Kids Podcast episode 42

My child invited a vegan friend home for tea, with Paula Hallam – Food For Kids Podcast episode 41

Today’s episode is a fun one, Joanne talks to Florence Rebattet from En Cuisine Cooking School about how to teach kids to cook if you’re not very confident yourself. Flo

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My child invited a vegan friend home for tea, with Paula Hallam – Food For Kids Podcast episode 41

Five October seasonal recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 40

In this episode we give five October seasonal recipes that are family friendly and easy to makeThat was the episode where we ran through five October seasonal recipes that are

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Five October seasonal recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 40

Five food games for kids to explore and try new foods – Food For Kids Podcast episode 39

In this episode we go through 5 food games for kids to help them explore food, fun ways to try new foods.So that was our episode where we went through

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Five food games for kids to explore and try new foods – Food For Kids Podcast episode 39

How to teach kids to cook when you’re anxious about it, with Florence Rebattet – Food For Kids Podcast episode 38

Today’s episode is a fun one, Joanne talks to Florence Rebattet from En Cuisine Cooking School about how to teach kids to cook if you’re not very confident yourself. Flo

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How to teach kids to cook when you’re anxious about it, with Florence Rebattet – Food For Kids Podcast episode 38

Foods in season in October – Food For Kids Podcast episode 37

An episode about foods in season in ​September in the UK.So that was our episode about foods in season in ​September in the UK

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Foods in season in October – Food For Kids Podcast episode 37

Twelve surprising things you can freeze, with guest Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 36

In episode 36, we run through 12 surprising things you can freeze.That was the episode where we ran through 12 surprising things you can freeze.

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Twelve surprising things you can freeze, with guest Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 36

Foraging with kids – five ideas and some recipes – Food For Kids Podcast episode 35

In this episode we answer the question "Is it my fault my child is a fussy eater?"So that was the episode where we answer the question "Is it my fault

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Foraging with kids – five ideas and some recipes – Food For Kids Podcast episode 35

How to make mealtimes more relaxed with children, with Kirsty Porter – Food For Kids Podcast episode 34

In this episode we ​talk about sensory issues with food.So that was the episode where we ​talk about sensory issues with food.

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How to make mealtimes more relaxed with children, with Kirsty Porter – Food For Kids Podcast episode 34

How to talk to your child about food – Food For Kids Podcast episode 33

In this episode we answer the question "Is it my fault my child is a fussy eater?"So that was the episode where we answer the question "Is it my fault

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How to talk to your child about food – Food For Kids Podcast episode 33

How to reduce plastic in lunchboxes and children’s snacks – Food For Kids Podcast episode 29

In this episode, ​Joanne runs through some packed lunch ideas for kids and not just sandwiches!That was the episode where ​Joanne runs through ​some packed lunch ideas for kids and

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How to reduce plastic in lunchboxes and children’s snacks – Food For Kids Podcast episode 29

Five September seasonal recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 31

In this episode we give five ​September seasonal recipes that are family friendly and easy to makeThat was the episode where we ran through five ​September seasonal recipes that are

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Five September seasonal recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 31

Food and cooking in the curriculum, with Chris Lord – Food For Kids Podcast episode 30

In this episode we ​talk about sensory issues with food.So that was the episode where we ​talk about sensory issues with food.

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Food and cooking in the curriculum, with Chris Lord – Food For Kids Podcast episode 30

Packed lunch ideas for kids at school – not just sandwiches! – Food For Kids Podcast episode 29

In this episode, ​Joanne runs through some packed lunch ideas for kids and not just sandwiches!That was the episode where ​Joanne runs through ​some packed lunch ideas for kids and

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Packed lunch ideas for kids at school – not just sandwiches! – Food For Kids Podcast episode 29

Foods in season in September – Food For Kids Podcast episode 28

An episode about foods in season in ​September in the UK.So that was our episode about foods in season in ​September in the UK

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Foods in season in September – Food For Kids Podcast episode 28

How to store courgettes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 27

In this episode we go over ideas for how to store ​tomatoes to make them last and how to use up overripe ones.That was our epsiode about ​how to store

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How to store courgettes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 27

How to keep packed lunches safe, with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 26

In this episode, we talk about when to start solid foods with a baby.That was the episode where we talked about when to start solid foods with a baby.

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How to keep packed lunches safe, with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 26

Child friendly BBQ ideas – Food For Kids Podcast episode 25

In this episode I give you ​lots of child friendly bbq ideas and how to make barbecues less stressful with kids.So that was the episode where  I gave you ​​child

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Child friendly BBQ ideas – Food For Kids Podcast episode 25

When to start solid foods with a baby, with Ailsa McHardy – Food For Kids Podcast episode 24

In this episode, we talk about when to start solid foods with a baby.That was the episode where we talked about when to start solid foods with a baby.

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When to start solid foods with a baby, with Ailsa McHardy – Food For Kids Podcast episode 24

Five August seasonal recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 23

In this episode we give five seasonal July recipes that are family friendly and easy to make​That was the episode where we ran through five seasonal July recipes that are

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Five August seasonal recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 23

Seven cooking skills for kids in two minutes or less – Food For Kids Podcast episode 22

In this episode ​I give you 7 cooking skills for kids that can be taught in two minute batchesSo that was the episode where  I gave you 7 cooking skills

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Seven cooking skills for kids in two minutes or less – Food For Kids Podcast episode 22

How to reduce food waste with the freezer, with Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 21

In episode 3, Kate Hall from The Full Freezer explains how to use your freezer if batch cooking isn't for you.

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How to reduce food waste with the freezer, with Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 21

Foods in season in August- Food For Kids Podcast episode 20

An episode about foods in season in August in the UK.So that was our episode about foods in season in August in the UK

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Foods in season in August- Food For Kids Podcast episode 20

Does my child have a milk allergy? with Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 19

In this episode we answer the question "Help! My child invited a coeliac friend for tea"So that was the episode where we answer the question "Help! My child invited a

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Does my child have a milk allergy? with Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 19

How to store tomatoes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 18

In this episode we go over ideas for how to store ​tomatoes to make them last and how to use up overripe ones.That was our epsiode about ​how to store

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How to store tomatoes to make them last and how to use up tomatoes- Food For Kids Podcast episode 18

Easy Summer Holiday Snacks For Kids – Food For Kids Podcast episode 17

In this episode we give some easy summer holiday snacks for kids.That was the episode where we ran through some easy summer holiday snacks for kids

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Easy Summer Holiday Snacks For Kids – Food For Kids Podcast episode 17

How does food work with a childminder or nanny? With Claire Hassall and Jackie Cox – Food For Kids Podcast episode 16

In this episode we ​ask how does food work with a childminder or nanny?So that was the episode where we ​​we answered the question how does food work with a

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How does food work with a childminder or nanny? With Claire Hassall and Jackie Cox – Food For Kids Podcast episode 16

Three Summer Holiday Gardening Activities For Kids – Food For Kids Podcast episode 15

In this episode we give three ​summer holiday gardening activities for kidsThat was the episode where we ran through three ​summer holiday gardening activities for kids

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Three Summer Holiday Gardening Activities For Kids – Food For Kids Podcast episode 15

Changes in secondary school food courses, with Chris Lord – Food For Kids Podcast episode 14

In this episode we ​talk about sensory issues with food.So that was the episode where we ​talk about sensory issues with food.

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Changes in secondary school food courses, with Chris Lord – Food For Kids Podcast episode 14

Five seasonal July recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 13

In this episode we give five seasonal July recipes that are family friendly and easy to make​That was the episode where we ran through five seasonal July recipes that are

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Five seasonal July recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 13

Sensory issues with food, with Kirsty Porter – Food For Kids Podcast episode 12

In this episode we ​talk about sensory issues with food.So that was the episode where we ​talk about sensory issues with food.

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Sensory issues with food, with Kirsty Porter – Food For Kids Podcast episode 12

Foods in season in July – Food For Kids Podcast episode 11

An episode about foods in season in July in the UK.So that was our episode about foods in season in July in the UK

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Foods in season in July – Food For Kids Podcast episode 11

My child invited a coeliac friend for tea, with Nicky Chilvers – Food For Kids Podcast episode 10

In this episode we answer the question "Help! My child invited a coeliac friend for tea"So that was the episode where we answer the question "Help! My child invited a

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My child invited a coeliac friend for tea, with Nicky Chilvers – Food For Kids Podcast episode 10

Is it my fault my child is a fussy eater? Food For Kids Podcast episode 9

In this episode we answer the question "Is it my fault my child is a fussy eater?"So that was the episode where we answer the question "Is it my fault

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Is it my fault my child is a fussy eater? Food For Kids Podcast episode 9

How to keep a toddler busy in a garden, with Susan Hodkin – Food For Kids Podcast episode 8

In this episode we go over ideas for How to keep a toddler busy in a gardenThat was our epsiode about how to keep a toddler busy in a garden

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How to keep a toddler busy in a garden, with Susan Hodkin – Food For Kids Podcast episode 8

How to store berries to make them last and how to use them up – Food For Kids Podcast episode 7

In this episode we go over ideas for how to store berries to make them last.That was our epsiode about how to store berries to make them last.

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How to store berries to make them last and how to use them up – Food For Kids Podcast episode 7

How to store leftovers safely with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 6

In this episode we Jenna Brown talks to us about how to store leftovers safelyThat was our epsiode about how to store leftovers safely.

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How to store leftovers safely with Jenna Brown – Food For Kids Podcast episode 6

Five seasonal June recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 5

In this episode we give five seasonal June recipes that are family friendly and easy to make

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Five seasonal June recipes, easy and family friendly – Food For Kids Podcast episode 5

Is this fussy eating normal? With Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 4

In episode 4, Emma Shafqat from Dietitian With A Difference talks us through the question - is this fussy eating normal?

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Is this fussy eating normal? With Emma Shafqat – Food For Kids Podcast episode 4

How to use your freezer if batch cooking isn’t your thing, with Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 3

In episode 3, Kate Hall from The Full Freezer explains how to use your freezer if batch cooking isn't for you.

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How to use your freezer if batch cooking isn’t your thing, with Kate Hall – Food For Kids Podcast episode 3

Foods in season in June – Food For Kids Podcast episode 2

An episode about foods in season in June in the UK.

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Foods in season in June – Food For Kids Podcast episode 2

Food For Kids Podcast episode 1: Trailer

An overview of what to expect from if you subscribe to the Food For Kids Podcast.

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Food For Kids Podcast episode 1: Trailer