Food For Kids

By The Foodies

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Episodes: 105

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The Food for Kids Podcast is the quick, practical solution for anyone who wants to make feeding kids easier and less stressful. If you’re at your wits' end trying to juggle kids’ food alongside everything else in your busy life, this is your podcast for practical, fun, and easy-to-digest info on raising healthy, happy, confident eaters. With bitesize episodes of around 5-10 minutes twice a week, it’s perfect for the school run, your daily commute, or whenever you’re looking for practical tips and fresh ideas to make food for your kids just a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Expect a variety of topics, including family-friendly recipes, tips for picky eaters and special diets, ideas for eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables, money saving tips, school food inspiration and much more! Hosted by Joanne Roach, creator of The Foodies Books, which have sold more than 40,000 copies across U.K homes, schools and childcare settings. Joanne has been helping kids to grow, cook and eat vegetables and fruit for over 20 years and is passionate about making food affordable, practical, sustainable – and most of all – enjoyable for real working families and busy educators who don’t have the time, budget or energy to keep up with the latest trends. Each week, we’ll feature a short interviews talking about one topic or answering one question. And there will be one short solo episode with tips and ideas for practical family food. The interviews will be with dietitians, food industry experts as well as educators who are doing amazing things in schools and childcare settings. You’ll hear real-life examples of how families and schools are fostering positive relationships with food and making mealtime a fun and stress-free experience. We also keep you updated with food in the news, so you’ll always be in the know about the latest trends and findings related to kids’ nutrition. Most importantly you'll get a short bite of something uplifting and advice you can actually use. You’re probably already bombarded with information that makes you feel guilty, overwhelmed and helpless in the face of a food environment that seems to be working against you. The idea of this podcast is to focus on practical, positive, relatable and realistic ideas that you can absorb in short bursts and then put into practice in your own time. Subscribe to download the tiny bites of food inspiration, delete the ones which don’t apply to you, and see what nuggets you can add to your family or school table. Happy eating!

Episode Date
August seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
Aug 03, 2026
Does my child have a milk allergy? How to find out and what to do next. With Emma Shafqat
Jul 30, 2026
How to store tomatoes to make them last, and how to use tomatoes up.
Jul 27, 2026
Easy Summer Holiday Snacks For Kids - Pick and Mix suggestions for balanced easy snacks
Jul 23, 2026
How does food work with a childminder or nanny? Home based childcare food arrangements
Jul 20, 2026
Three summer holiday gardening activities for kids, growing food and good for novice gardeners. Food for Kids Podcast 2026
Jul 16, 2026
How we teach food and cooking at secondary school and why it matters, with Chris Lord
Jul 13, 2026
Five July seasonal meal ideas, easy and family friendly, with suggested swaps for fussy family members. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
Jul 09, 2026
Does my child have sensory issues with food? With Kirsty Porter. What sensory food issues look like and how to help a sensory eater. (Food For Kids 2026)
Jul 06, 2026
July seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
Jul 02, 2026
My child invited a coeliac friend home for tea, with Nicky Chilvers, how to provide a safe gluten free inclusive playdate. (Food For Kids 2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Is it my fault if my child is a fussy eater? What the science says about the real reasons behind picky eating.
Jun 25, 2026
Growing food with kids - how to keep a toddler busy in a garden, with Susan Hodkin
Jun 22, 2026
Berry Tips: How to store berries to make them last longer, how to freeze them and recipe ideas to use them up.
Jun 18, 2026
How to store leftovers safely with Jenna Brown the Food Safety Mum. Keep family leftovers and takeaways safely, and avoid food poisoning. (Food For Kids Podcast 2026)
Jun 15, 2026
Five June seasonal meal ideas, easy and family friendly, with suggested swaps for fussy family members. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
Jun 11, 2026
Is this fussy eating "normal" or does my child need help? With Emma Shafqat. What happens if you visit a dietitian and practical strategies for all families with a fussy eater. Food For Kids Podcast. (2026)
Jun 08, 2026
How to freeze ingredients if batch cooking isn't your thing, with Kate Hall. Freeze unused or leftover ingredients for easy meal prep, save money and food waste. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
Jun 04, 2026
June seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)
Jun 01, 2026
FFK105: End of an era and the start of... what?
May 28, 2026
FFK104: Why school food matters even if your child doesn't eat them
May 25, 2026
FFK103: How to store and use up lettuce and salad leaves, and some recipes
May 21, 2026
FFK102: Nutrition for teen athletes and sporty children, with Ellie King
May 18, 2026
FFK101: How to get my child to eat pulses or legumes - beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas.
May 14, 2026
FFK100: Five May seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
May 11, 2026
FFK99: How to include children with allergies in a party, with Sara Dawson
May 07, 2026
FFK98: Foods in season in May in the UK
May 04, 2026
FFK97: Preparing your child for university food - self catering shared accommodation
Apr 30, 2026
FFK96: Preparing your child for university food - fully catered halls of residence
Apr 27, 2026
FFK95: What do teenagers need to eat? With Jo Scott
Apr 23, 2026
FFK94: How to store rhubarb and some rhubarb recipes.
Apr 20, 2026
FFK93: Five things that can spoil planting projects with kids - and how to fix them
Apr 16, 2026
FK92: Can you help please? Your questions about children's food.
Apr 13, 2026
FFK91: Five April seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Apr 09, 2026
FFK90: A short Easter message
Apr 06, 2026
FFK89: Foods in season in April in the UK
Apr 02, 2026
FFK88: Is my child getting enough protein? With Lucy Upton
Mar 30, 2026
FFK87: How exploring foods in school can help kids, with Jason O'Rourke
Mar 26, 2026
FFK86: How to store alliums (leeks, onions and garlic) and how to use them up.
Mar 23, 2026
FFK85: How to save money on food and make meal planning less stressful, with Jo from This Mum Cooks
Mar 19, 2026
FFK84: The influence of diet culture on parenting, with Julia Wolman
Mar 16, 2026
FFK83: How to get my child to eat fish.
Mar 12, 2026
FFK82: Five March seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Mar 09, 2026
FFK81: Does food affect children's sleep? With Lucy Upton
Mar 05, 2026
FFK80: Foods in season in March in the UK
Mar 01, 2026
FFK79: How growing food helps kids even if they don't eat what they grow
Feb 26, 2026
FFK78: How to store brassicas (cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower) and how to use them up.
Feb 23, 2026
FFK77: What supplements does my child need? Part 2, with Sara Dawson
Feb 19, 2026
FFK76: What supplements does my child need? Part 1, with Sara Dawson
Feb 16, 2026
FFK75: What is food chaining? with Emma Shafqat
Feb 12, 2026
FFK74: Five February seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Feb 09, 2026
FFK73: 25 Ways to save money on food
Feb 05, 2026
FFK72: Foods in season in February in the UK
Feb 02, 2026
FFK71: How to talk to children about food, with Dr Anna Colton
Jan 29, 2026
FFK70: How to store root vegetables and how to use them up.
Jan 26, 2026
FFK69: Children's gut microbiomes and how to help them, with Lucy Jackman
Jan 22, 2026
FFK68: Nutritious additions to bump up family favourite foods.
Jan 19, 2026
FFK67: Do we need to have goals about ultra processed foods? With Maeve Hanan
Jan 15, 2026
FFK66: Ultra processed foods and kids - what are they and how bad are they? With Maeve Hanan
Jan 12, 2026
FFK65: Five January seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Jan 08, 2026
FFK64: Plant based weaning, with Ailsa McHardy
Jan 05, 2026
FFK63: Foods in season in January in the UK
Jan 01, 2026
FFK62: 7 positive food messages from 7 months of Food for Kids
Dec 29, 2025
FFK61: A short holiday message
Dec 25, 2025
FFK60: Reducing anxiety around food during Christmas and the holidays, with Maeve Hanan
Dec 22, 2025
FFK59: How to store and use up Christmas leftovers and other holiday foods.
Dec 18, 2025
FFK58: Protecting kids from harmful food talk during the holidays, with Bracha Kopstick
Dec 15, 2025
FFK57: How to be less anxious about weaning, with Liz Priest
Dec 11, 2025
FFK56: Five December seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Dec 08, 2025
FFK55: Why we eat a rainbow - all about colours of foods
Dec 04, 2025
FFK54: Foods in season in December in the UK
Dec 01, 2025
FFK53: Helping kids explore foods from different cultures, with Rachel Mujanovic
Nov 27, 2025
FFK52: How to store apples and pears and use up windfalls and spares
Nov 24, 2025
FFK51: Are screens always bad at mealtimes? With Emma Fitzgerald
Nov 20, 2025
FFK50: How to increase your child's fibre with easy everyday foods
Nov 17, 2025
FFK49: How to prep ahead for the holiday season, reduce stress and save time
Nov 13, 2025
FFK48: Five November seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Nov 10, 2025
FFK47: Why your ADHD child might struggle with food, with Natalie Fox
Nov 06, 2025
FFK46: Foods in season in November in the UK
Nov 03, 2025
FFK45: Weeknight dinners that are quicker and cheaper than a delivery
Oct 30, 2025
FFK44: How to handle halloween sweets and have Halloween food fun
Oct 27, 2025
FFK43: How to store pumpkins and winter squash and use up leftover pumpkin
Oct 23, 2025
FFK42: Ways to add more fruit and veg into food for kids
Oct 20, 2025
FFK41: My child invited a vegan friend home for tea, with Paula Hallam
Oct 16, 2025
FFK40: Five October seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Oct 13, 2025
FFK39: Five food games to help children to try new foods
Oct 09, 2025
FFK38: How to teach kids to cook even when you're anxious about it, with Florence Rebattet
Oct 06, 2025
FFK37: Foods in season in October in the UK
Oct 02, 2025
FFK36: Twelve surprising things you can freeze, that you probably didn't know
Sep 29, 2025
FFk35: Foraging with kids, five ideas and some blackberry recipes
Sep 25, 2025
FFK34: How to make mealtimes more relaxed with children, with Kirsty Porter
Sep 22, 2025
FFK33: Low pressure ways to talk about food with kids
Sep 18, 2025
FFK32: How to reduce packaging in children's food, with Suzanne Moore
Sep 15, 2025
FFK31: Five September seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Sep 11, 2025
FFK30: What children learn through cookery, with Chris Lord
Sep 08, 2025
FFK29: Packed lunch ideas for kids at school - not just sandwiches!
Sep 04, 2025
FFK28: Foods in season in September in the UK
Sep 01, 2025
FFK27: How to store courgettes and summer squash and how to use up a glut of courgettes
Aug 28, 2025
FFK26: How to keep packed lunches safe, with Jenna Brown
Aug 25, 2025
FFK25: Child friendly BBQ ideas
Aug 21, 2025
FFK24: When to start solid foods with a baby, with Ailsa McHardy
Aug 18, 2025
FFK23: Five August seasonal meals, easy and family friendly
Aug 14, 2025
FFK22: Seven cooking skills for kids in two minutes or less
Aug 11, 2025
FFK21: How to reduce food waste and save money using your freezer, with Kate Hall
Aug 07, 2025
FFK1: Trailer - Is this right for you?
May 26, 2025