Expert Feeding Advice for Parents & Professionals

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feeding advice for parents and professionals

Los Angeles, CA – November 9-11, 2017 – American Speech Language Hearing Association’s National Conference

American Speech Language Hearing Association’s National Conference Las Angeles, CA...

Clarksville, TN – November 3-4, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving)

BONUS: 2 hours of practical information on Tethered Oral Tissues! Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits...

Chicago, IL – September 15-16, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just about Swallowing (Plus Day Two: Case Studies & Problem Solving)

BONUS: 2 hours of practical information on Tethered Oral Tissues! Who Should Attend: Speech-language Pathologists, Speech-language Pathologists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants Course Description: This unique 2-day course benefits...

Picky Eating Prevention Plan

With Nancy Ripton, co-author of Melanie’s baby book, Baby Self-Feeding Many times parents don’t worry about picky eaters until it’s too late. Once you already have a picky eater, it’s...

How Your Picky Eater Changes the Dating Dynamic and What to Do About It

By Melanie Potock You’ve finally made the step to introduce your child to that special someone you’ve been dating. Problem is, most dates involve at least a snack, maybe lunch,...

3 Reasons to Avoid the Kid’s Menu and What to Do Instead

By Melanie Potock What if the common restaurant kid’s menu was never invented? What if parents ordered right off the adult menu, asking for a side plate to share “grown-up...

5 Tips to Make the Kitchen Connection for Kids with Autism

By Melanie Potock As a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding treatment, I work mostly with kids, food and creating happier mealtimes for families. I often find the kitchen is...