Melanie Potock

By Salma Abdelnour Gilman It may seem like an impossible dream right now, but your kid has the potential to love all kinds of food. Here’s how to prime their taste...

by Jenn Sinrich No matter where you are in your parenting journey, you’ve probably come to the realization that bibs are a must (along with other feeding essentials like high...

By Melanie Potock Pandemic: That is a relatively new word for me. I’m sure I’ve uttered it a few times over my lifetime, but even as a speech language pathologist (SLP), it’s not...

By Stephanie Wood There are many reasons why kids shun their food. To end your dinner-table battles, you’ll need to know which kind of choosy eater you’re dealing with—and how...

By Abi Berwager Schreier Growing up, my pasta of choice was macaroni and cheese because I’m a southerner and also a red-blooded kid. My husband’s, however, was spaghetti. His mom...

Some manufacturers rethink packaging criticized by pediatricians and parents as inhibiting development By Annie Gasparro “We want babies to practice chewing and swallowing,” said pediatric feeding specialist Melanie Potock. “But...

Written by Leah Campbell Many parents are aware some of the biggest challenges that come with raising kids happen in the first few years. When that second birthday rolls around,...

By Jenn Sinrich During your child’s first year, use these tips and tricks from experts and moms on the best ways to introduce baby food to your little one, so your...

It may feel impossible to choose the best foods for your picky toddler, who seems impossibly difficult to please. The good news is, when you understand why toddlers tend to...

A baby starts talk after listening to parents talk to them. That may seem simple, but there’s science behind it. Learn how to boost your baby’s word wonder. By Matthew...