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Jessica Setnick — Taking the Shame Out of Mealtimes for Complex Kids
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In this episode, Michelle sits down with pediatric dietitian and eating-behavior specialist Jessica Setnick to talk about one of the most stressful parts of raising complex and neurodivergent kids: mealtimes. Jessica breaks down why picky eating, food battles, and nutrition worries are rarely about the food itself—and how families can create calmer, more connected routines around eating.
Jessica shares:
Why mealtimes feel so emotional.
Parents carry their own childhood memories, family rules, and pressure to “get nutrition right.” Jessica explains how these expectations quietly…
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