The short answer
@the_holistic_schoolpsych (The Holistic School Psych) is Chelsea Juels, M.S., an autism mom of twins with an M.S. in School Psychology and the founder of Six Months to Speech. She shares short educational videos on food, picky eating, gut health and speech on Instagram and TikTok, and co-hosts the Moms Ask Why podcast.
Speech and development
I'm a mom first, and my twin boys were nonverbal. These videos are about the everyday food and grocery changes we made at home while we worked on speech.
TikTok▶Grocery shopping after changing toddler diet
I walk through how I grocery shop now that our meals lean on vegetables and good-quality meats. I read every label and keep it simple. The takeaway: flip the package over and check the ingredient list before it goes in the cart.
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TikTok▶Shopping and meal choices for speech delayed toddlers
I talk through the snacks and meals I moved away from for my speech-delayed toddlers, like dyed and heavily processed snacks, and what I buy instead. The takeaway: start with one or two easy swaps for foods your child already eats.
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Instagram▶Why speech can be the hardest skill
I talk about why speech is one of the most complex things the brain does, and why it can be the last skill to come. The takeaway: work on helping your child feel calm and regulated in their body, alongside the therapies you already have.
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Want more on this? Read my guide: Speech delay in children.
Picky eating
Finding foods that kids actually eat can feel overwhelming when dealing with strict preferences. Here are some of my favorite simple recipes and baking ideas to gently expand what is on the plate.
TikTok▶Making two ingredient banana cookies
I walk through my simple recipe for two-ingredient banana cookies designed to help toddlers move beyond a few safe foods. This method makes it easy to introduce whole food ingredients without a fuss in the kitchen. One key takeaway is that simple baking projects can gently encourage kids to try new textures and tastes.
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TikTok▶Homemade air fryer banana chips
I demonstrate how to make homemade banana chips using slightly green bananas in the air fryer. This quick snack lets you completely avoid the added sugars and oils found in store-bought options. A practical takeaway is to use less ripe bananas so the chips stay crisp and appealing for toddlers.
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Instagram▶From separate meals to simple family meals
I used to cook a separate meal for my son every day because I thought nothing else would work. I share how understanding what drives picky eating helped me stop guessing and keep meals simple.
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Instagram▶Why kids ask for the same few foods
I talk about the reasons a child can ask for the same two or three foods on repeat, including what's going on in the gut. The takeaway: it's usually not stubbornness, so go slow and build from the foods they already accept.
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Instagram▶Cake for breakfast strategy
Cake for breakfast is part of the picky eating process when you make slow changes over time rather than removing safe food immediately. I find this is not a power struggle, but a strategy that works while making food they accept and feel good about eating.
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Want more on this? Read my guide: Picky eating tips.
Gluten-free and dairy-free swaps and grocery hauls
Walking through grocery stores and reading ingredient labels helps me find cleaner options for my family. Take a look at these store hauls to see easy snack swaps at Target, Costco, and Trader Joe's.
TikTok▶Target gluten and dairy free snack haul
I take you along on a Target shopping trip to find great gluten-free and dairy-free snack swaps. I show how mixing new items with familiar safe foods can help kids visually accept the change. One practical takeaway is to look for cleaner alternatives like fruit bars and alternative popcorn brands on your next run.
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TikTok▶Costco grocery haul for ingredient label reading
I walk through my Costco grocery cart while explaining why I check ingredient labels to avoid certain oils and additives. I highlight staple items like almond flour tortillas and clean dried fruits that fit into our routine. A key takeaway is taking a moment to flip packages over to check for hidden ingredients before buying.
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TikTok▶Trader Joes snack haul for kids
I share my favorite snack picks at Trader Joe's, focusing on simple options like single-ingredient fruit strips and grain-less granola. These items provide great crunch and simple ingredients for busy days. One practical takeaway is checking the sugar count and ingredient list on dried fruit snacks to find the cleanest choices.
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Instagram▶Small Sprouts meat haul
A quick look at the meats I picked up at Sprouts after a big Costco trip. The takeaway: you don't need to switch everything at once, so start with one or two staples.
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Instagram▶Target gluten and dairy free haul
When we started this process, my boys ate these Simple Mills muffins literally every day as our first step forward. I remember being so excited that they accepted these because they had an egg baked into them and my boys would not ever touch an egg.
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Instagram▶Instacart Costco grocery haul
I love using Instacart to help me read ingredient labels for my Costco grocery haul. I find it saves you time standing in the aisle reading like crazy.
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Want more on this? Read my guide: Gluten-free, dairy-free and autism.
Easy kid recipes
Cooking simple whole foods does not have to take hours in the kitchen. These recipes focus on quick prep, everyday ingredients, and textures that kids enjoy.
TikTok▶Making crispy steak chips at home
I show how to use very thin shabu shabu meat to make crispy, salty steak chips at home. This recipe helps transition kids who prefer processed meats over whole-food protein options. A great takeaway is slicing or pulling the meat thin so it crisps up just like bacon in the pan.
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TikTok▶Sweet potato and carrot waffles recipe
I demonstrate how to blend mashed sweet potatoes and carrots into waffle and pancake batter with bananas, eggs, and coconut flour. Hiding extra nutrients inside familiar favorite foods is a good way to increase veggie intake. One practical takeaway is that you can easily mix root vegetables into baked goods without altering the comforting taste kids love.
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TikTok▶Crispy air fryer roasted chickpeas
I share a simple and affordable recipe for making crunchy roasted chickpeas in the air fryer. Thoroughly drying the chickpeas on a paper towel before cooking is essential for getting that satisfying crunch. A practical takeaway is letting them sit dry for an hour so they crisp up perfectly in the air fryer.
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Instagram▶Strawberry avocado smoothie pops recipe
My kids absolutely love these frozen smoothie pops made from fresh strawberries, avocado, blueberries, and banana. I blend the ingredients, place them in molds, and freeze them overnight.
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Instagram▶The banana recipe my picky boys loved
When my boys only ate two or three things, this simple banana recipe was one of the first real-food wins we had. The takeaway: build new foods on flavors your child already likes.
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Instagram▶Viral steak chips recipe
You have to find thin sliced steak, typically called shabu meat, to make these steak chips. I mention that Costco has beef chuck rolls or shabu meat that works wonderfully, or you can use shaved steak from Trader Joe's.
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Want more on this? Read my guide: Foods for speech delay.
Mom life and mindset
Some of my videos aren't about food at all. They're about the everyday parts of being a mom who is figuring this out one day at a time.
Instagram▶A kind encounter at Costco
While loading up my trunk during a Costco haul, I caught this moment on camera when a sweet woman offered to help me lift a box. I share this because life is hard and we are all experiencing it.
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Instagram▶Back to school snack ideas
Kids at school need snacks that are quick and easy, especially when everyone around them has packaged snacks. I share simpler options that still fit a busy school day.
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My podcasts
Short videos only go so far. On podcasts I get to go deeper on kids' food, the gut and everyday habits at home.
Where I've been a guest
Guest▶The UNspecial Podcast with Zack Ponder
My story as an autism mom of twins, and how food and gut health fit in.
▶ Listen · January 2026
Guest▶Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Ep. 85
Snack swaps for kids and the simple 3-step framework I give families.
▶ Listen · November 2025
Guest▶Empowered Eczema
A conversation on diet, the gut and autism.
▶ Listen · December 2024
Moms Ask Why, the podcast I co-host
I co-host Moms Ask Why with Brittany Whitney. We talk with practitioners and moms about the questions a lot of us have about our kids' food, sleep, development and the gut. Here are the episodes parents ask about most. Listen on Apple Podcasts or ART19.
Moms Ask Why▶The Hidden Dangers of Mouth Breathing: How Impacts Our Children's Health and Picky Eating Habits with Dr. Marielly Mitchell
▶ Apple Podcasts
Follow along
New videos go up most days on Instagram and TikTok (@the_holistic_schoolpsych) and on YouTube (@chelseajuels). You can also read my full story and background.
Common questions
Who is @the_holistic_schoolpsych?
@the_holistic_schoolpsych is Chelsea Juels, M.S., an autism mom of twins and the founder of Six Months to Speech. She shares short educational videos about food, picky eating, gut health and speech on Instagram and TikTok.
Is The Holistic School Psych a real school psychologist?
Chelsea holds an M.S. in School Psychology and is a Certified Nutritional Therapist with an autism focus; she is not a medical doctor or speech-language pathologist; her videos are education, not medical advice.
Where can I watch Chelsea Juels' videos?
You can watch my videos on Instagram and TikTok at @the_holistic_schoolpsych, and on YouTube at @chelseajuels.
Does Chelsea Juels have a podcast?
Yes. Chelsea co-hosts Moms Ask Why with Brittany Whitney, and she has been a guest on podcasts including Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Agarwal and Empowered Eczema.
How can I learn Chelsea's approach in more depth?
You can register for the free live training at https://www.sixmonthstospeech.com/guthealingtraining to learn more about my approach in greater depth.
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