Melanie Potock

By Alison Kresta One of the funniest and most enjoyable things ever is watching your baby’s reaction to trying new foods. The internet is flooded with videos of infants trying...

By Jenn Sinrich You may have heard of the three-letter acronym “GMO,” and may have even seen it used on labels of some of the foods you buy for your family....

By Katie Martin Recently, a friend gave me a really well-written and informative book all about baby-led weaning. Immediately, I felt like a failure, because for the past couple months,...

By Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP I’m in the trenches. I’m the one holding a mom’s hands while she tears up and asks me why her baby can’t eat solid foods...

Babies have always chomped; it’s just that gums don’t leave marks. Parents can help by giving kids an appropriate way to relieve their discomfort. By Matthew Utley Waking up in the...

By Caroline Shannon-Karasika My husband and I have what we call Brave Little Toaster syndrome. It’s our theory that the ’80s Disney movie that assigned feelings and personalities to inanimate objects officially scarred...

This week we’re talking all about baby self-feeding. Why, you ask? It just so happens Nancy Ripton and Melanie Potock’s new book, Baby Self-Feeding comes out on FRIDAY! We’re so...

Choke-proof their world: Follow our guidelines to confidently keep teeny toys and “too-big” bites of food from being posing a choking danger to your kids. By Stephanie Booth from Parents Magazine...

By Patrick A. Coleman Kids new to finger foods are fighting reflexes, but parents can help them get a handle on their tongues Experienced eaters don’t generally bite their tongues and fingers—though,...

by Natalia Stasenko, MS, RD, CDN Many thanks to registered dietitian Natalia Stasenko for asking my advice on one of my favorite topics – puree or no puree? Read more...