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Food For Kids

Food For Kids

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

The Foodies

113 episodesEN

Show overview

Food For Kids launched in 2025 and has put out 113 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 10 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 51 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Foodies.

Episodes
113
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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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

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

Jun 11, 20267 min

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.

Jun 8, 202613 min

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.

Jun 4, 202617 min

FFK2: June seasonal foods - fruit and veg in season in the UK (2026)

Jun 1, 202610 min

FFK105: End of an era and the start of... what?

May 28, 20265 min

FFK104: Why school food matters even if your child doesn't eat them

May 25, 202620 min

FFK103: How to store and use up lettuce and salad leaves, and some recipes

May 21, 202614 min

FFK102: Nutrition for teen athletes and sporty children, with Ellie King

May 18, 202616 min

FFK101: How to get my child to eat pulses or legumes - beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas.

May 14, 202616 min

FFK100: Five May seasonal meals, easy and family friendly

May 11, 20266 min

FFK99: How to include children with allergies in a party, with Sara Dawson

May 7, 202612 min

FFK98: Foods in season in May in the UK

May 4, 202611 min

FFK97: Preparing your child for university food - self catering shared accommodation

Apr 30, 202623 min

FFK96: Preparing your child for university food - fully catered halls of residence

Apr 27, 202622 min

FFK95: What do teenagers need to eat? With Jo Scott

Apr 23, 202615 min

FFK94: How to store rhubarb and some rhubarb recipes.

Apr 20, 202614 min
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