Dr. Nicole opens up about the time her father-in-law dipped her baby’s pacifier in ginger ale and explains how to handle well-meaning relatives who want to share sweets, by calmly sharing your health goals, owning your “why,” and choosing your battles with love.

Dr. Nicole explains why celebrating your child’s veggie victories, rather than scolding their junk-food picks, creates a positive loop that makes good decisions stick and encourage them to make better food choices.

Dr. Nicole zeroes in on those toddler years, when little ones haven’t quite mastered self-control but are prime observers of our every move. She explains how to lead by example.

Dr. Avena takes us behind the scenes of her work at the intersection of nutrition and neuroscience, revealing why the choices we make before and after our little ones arrive are so crucial.