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Food For Kids

Food For Kids

For families and educators to help kids eat well and sustainably.

The Foodies

129 episodesEN

Show overview

Food For Kids launched in 2025 and has put out 129 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 15 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 67 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Foodies.

Episodes
129
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
13 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

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!

Latest Episodes

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Child friendly BBQ ideas

Aug 20, 202613 min

When to start solid foods with a baby, with Ailsa McHardy

Aug 17, 202612 min

Five August seasonal meals, easy and family friendly

Aug 13, 20267 min

Seven cooking skills for kids, that they can learn in batches of two minutes or less

Aug 10, 202614 min

How to reduce food waste and save money using your freezer, with Kate Hall

Aug 6, 202613 min

August seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)

Aug 3, 202612 min

Does my child have a milk allergy? How to find out and what to do next. With Emma Shafqat

Jul 30, 202616 min

How to store tomatoes to make them last, and how to use tomatoes up.

Jul 27, 202611 min

Easy Summer Holiday Snacks For Kids - Pick and Mix suggestions for balanced easy snacks

Jul 23, 202610 min

How does food work with a childminder or nanny? Home based childcare food arrangements

Jul 20, 202612 min

Three summer holiday gardening activities for kids, growing food and good for novice gardeners. Food for Kids Podcast 2026

Jul 16, 202611 min

How we teach food and cooking at secondary school and why it matters, with Chris Lord

Jul 13, 20268 min

Five July seasonal meal ideas, easy and family friendly, with suggested swaps for fussy family members. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)

Jul 9, 20267 min

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 6, 202612 min

July seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK. Food For Kids Podcast (2026)

Jul 2, 202611 min

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, 202611 min

Is it my fault if my child is a fussy eater? What the science says about the real reasons behind picky eating.

Jun 25, 202613 min

Growing food with kids - how to keep a toddler busy in a garden, with Susan Hodkin

Jun 22, 202615 min

Berry Tips: How to store berries to make them last longer, how to freeze them and recipe ideas to use them up.

Jun 18, 202614 min

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, 202613 min
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