Sugar is one of the most confusing and emotional topics for parents—especially when it comes to feeding babies and toddlers.

In this episode, Kathy explains everything you need to know about sugar for little ones, from the research-backed recommendation to avoid added sugar under age two to how to build a balanced and healthy relationship with sweets after the second birthday. You’ll learn why sugar can crowd out essential nutrients in young children’s diets, how early exposure shapes taste preferences, and practical strategies to help parents set boundaries without creating restriction or obsession.

Tune in to hear:

• Why babies under 2 should avoid added sugar—and what counts as added sugar.
• How early exposure to sweet foods shapes taste preferences for life.
• Practical swaps and label-reading tips to keep your child nourished without stressing over perfection.
• What to do about birthday cake, bread, and common foods with hidden sugar.
• The difference between natural sugars (like fruit) and added sugars.
• How to normalize sugar after age 2 so it’s not a forbidden food.
• Why using sweets as rewards or bribes backfires—and what to do instead.
• Real-life examples from Kathy’s own experience as a mom (from birthday cupcakes to cruise ship ice cream).

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