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Little Eaters & Talkers

by Jean Hawney

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Episode 40: Reflux or Bottle Aversion? How to Tell the Difference

October 30, 2026 · 11 min

Your baby takes an ounce, then arches back, turns red, and screams like the bottle hurt them. Someone told you it's reflux. Someone else told you they're just being difficult. And you're standing there, bottle in hand, with no idea which…
Episode 39: Nursing Strike or Feeding Aversion? Why Breast Refusal Is Communication

September 28, 2026 · 9 min

If your baby has suddenly started refusing the breast and everyone keeps telling you it's "just a nursing strike," this episode is for you. Sometimes it is a nursing strike. Sometimes it's the beginning of a feeding aversion — and the…
Episode 38: Why "Just One Bite" Backfires (And What to Say at Dinner Instead)

September 18, 2026 · 12 min

You said it before you even heard yourself say it. Just one bite. And the whole table changed. Their shoulders came up. The fork went down. The food that was almost, maybe okay a second ago is suddenly the enemy. And dinner is over before…
Episode 37: Why Your Child Won't Eat at School (And What to Actually Put in the Lunchbox)

August 31, 2026 · 13 min

You packed it carefully. The sandwich cut the way they like it. The crackers in the separate container so they don't get soggy. The fruit on the side. You knew exactly what was in that bag when you zipped it shut at seven-thirty. And then…
Episode 36: "This Isn't an Eating Problem": Russell-Silver, Bottle Aversion & Trusting Your Gut

August 14, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

If you've ever been told to "wait and see" while your gut said something more was going on, this episode is for you. Jaime became a mom in about three hours — one phone call, one flight, and an infant adoption. What followed was a month…

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Episode 35: What to Say to Your Pediatrician When You're Worried About Feeding (And What to Do When They Don't Listen)

July 23, 2026 · 12 min

You sat in that office for eleven minutes. You waited three weeks for that appointment. And when you finally said the words out loud, "I'm worried about how my child is eating," they looked up from the clipboard and said, "That's pretty…
Episode 34: What Is ARFID? It's Not Just Picky Eating (with Kelly Komisaruk)

July 2, 2026 · 42 min

If you've ever been told your child is "just a picky eater" but your gut says it's more than that, this episode is for you. ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is so much more than having a short list of "safe foods."…
Episode 33: Why Your Toddler Only Eats Beige Foods — The Sensory Truth Nobody Tells You

June 15, 2026 · 8 min

You followed the advice. You kept offering the broccoli. You put it on the plate again and again for two years. Mealtime is now something everyone in your house dreads — and your child still won't touch it. In this episode, Jean Hawney, a…
Episode 32: The Feeding-Speech Connection Nobody Talks About

May 25, 2026 · 13 min

You took your child to speech therapy for the talking. You were told to just keep offering food for the eating. Two separate waitlists, two separate specialists, zero conversation about how they might actually be the same problem. In this…
Episode 31: ARFID — Your Child Isn't Picky

May 7, 2026 · 15 min

Your pediatrician said "they'll grow out of it." You kept offering new foods. You took the pressure off. And two years later, the list of foods your child will eat is shorter — not longer. In this episode, Jean Hawney, a pediatric feeding…
Episode 30: What Is Occupational Therapy — And Could My Child Benefit From It? (OT Month Special)

April 17, 2026 · 11 min

"You might want to look into OT." Your pediatrician said it. You nodded. You took the paper. And then you Googled it and got a bunch of results about adults recovering from strokes. April is Occupational Therapy Month, and in this episode…
Episode 29: Picky Eating vs. Problem Feeding: 5 Signs It's More Than a Phase

March 26, 2026 · 7 min

"They’ll grow out of it." "Just keep offering it." "It’s just a phase." If you’re a parent of a toddler who only eats five foods, you’ve probably heard these phrases a dozen times. But what if your gut is telling you it’s something…

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About the show

Welcome to Little Eaters & Talkers, where we empower parents, caregivers, and professionals with practical insights to support children’s feeding and communication development. Hosted by Jean Hawney, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, this podcast explores everything from introducing solids and tackling picky eating to promoting speech and language milestones.