{"podcast":{"title":"Mealtimes with Dr Kyla","slug":"mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141","podcast_index_feed_id":6720141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla/","website_url":"https://mealtimes-with-dr-kyla.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/58faab10-6a11-451c-a860-baf4464bf42e/vIarO1W4qdK0kCkZUD6JPEyV.jpg","author":"Dr Kyla","episode_count":28,"summary":"Hi, I'm Dr Kyla! A paediatric dietitian, fussy eating specialist, and mum of two. I'm the founder of the online Mealtimes Memberships that help parents just like you experience a confident and guilt-free way of feeding children. It's so cool and also kind of scary to be here in your ears in a podcast! Maybe you've heard me rant about things for years on Instagram or maybe you're new to the work I do, but welcome regardless. I'm here to comment on, debunk and occasionally rant about things that have you confused about feeding your children. As a paediatric dietitian with 17 years experience working with kids and families particularly around fussy eating, as well as a PhD in childhood weight management, I am highly qualified to help you sort through the misinformation out there and find a way of feeding your family that feels like a good fit for you. I honestly think it can be much easier than it currently is and that we have a responsibility to raise the next generation to feel confident around food and feel good about their bodies. In this podcast, I'm your agony aunt but for all things feeding kids. Welcome to Mealtimes with Dr Kyla!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141"},"episode":{"title":"26. Trick, Treat, and Try Not to Freak Out","slug":"26-trick-treat-and-try-not-to-freak-out","published_at":"2025-10-23T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/26-trick-treat-and-try-not-to-freak-out","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141","url":"https://familymealtimes.com.au/captivate-podcast/rick-treat-and-try-not-to-freak-out","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/53a8c1b0-27c2-49e1-b6bd-6a869259d472.mp3","summary":"This week, I’m diving into Halloween for families — the excitement, the lollies, and all the mixed feelings in between. From managing sugar fears to handling trick-or-treat chaos, I’m sharing a practical, evidence-based approach to help you enjoy the night without stress. Whether you’re a Halloween enthusiast or a self-confessed Halloween Grinch, this episode will help you find balance between fun and food — and teach your kids to do the same. Listen in and discover: ●    Why sugar highs aren’t real (and what’s really happening) ●      How to help kids enjoy lollies without guilt or restriction ●      What to do before trick-or-treating to avoid overwhelm ●      The difference between managing food and managing fear ●      How to ditch “Switch Witch” thinking and build food trust instead ●      Why letting go of control helps kids self-regulate better ●      Practical tips for handling safety, choking hazards, and boundaries ●      How to make Halloween fun — even if you don’t love it yourself  Mentioned in this episode:  Mealtimes Membership – live Q&A sessions, personalised support and access to all content Wender EH, Solanto MV. Effects of sugar on aggressive and inattentive behavior in children with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and normal children. (1991). Pediatrics, 88(5), 960-6.  Kanarek RB. Does sucrose or aspartame cause hyperactivity in children? (1994). Nutrition Reviews, 52(5), 173-5. DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1994.tb01415.x. Farsad-Naeimi A, Asjodi F, Omidian M, Askari M, Nouri M, Pizarro AB, Daneshzad E. (2020).…","meta_description":"This week, I’m diving into Halloween for families — the excitement, the lollies, and all the mixed feelings in between. From managing sugar fears to handl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1084,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/episodes/26-trick-treat-and-try-not-to-freak-out/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/26-trick-treat-and-try-not-to-freak-out.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}