Did you know that one of the proven ways to connect with your child on a consistent basis is by parenting them in the kitchen? What does that mean, and...
By Melanie Potock MA An open letter to any relative who plans to invite my family to Thanksgiving dinner: In the spirit of the season, I want to thank you and...
By Melanie Potock MA As an SLP specializing in pediatric feeding, I often get parents and physicians asking me how to encourage toddlers and preschoolers to drink more water. Many young...
Guest post by Melanie Potock, co-author of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater. When Do You Worry about a Picky Eater? I’ll answer that excellent question, posed by Dr. Klass in...
It’s back to school time and let’s face it: Mornings are hectic, especially for parents of children with special needs. A healthy balanced breakfast may go by the wayside and...
By Melanie Potock MA As a pediatric feeding therapist, I often encounter parents with misconceived notions about choking, especially when their children are between 6 months and 4 years old and...
March 10, 2016 By Melanie Potock MA Many children go through a phase of picky eating as toddlers or preschoolers, but what appears to be just a phase might indicate something...
RICHMOND, Va – Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP and Dr. Nimali Fernando, MPH talked about their new joint venture, “ Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater,” a step-by-step guide to encouraging your...
By Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH and Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be...
By Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH and Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP Have you ever noticed how happy everyone is at the farmers market? The vendors are smiling, the community comes together...