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 Associationā€™s National Conference

American Speech Language Hearing Associationā€™s National Conference Las Angeles, CA...

Clarksville, TN – November 3-4, 2017 – Feeding Therapy: Itā€™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: Itā€™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 Melanieā€™s baby book, Baby Self-Feeding Many times parents donā€™t worry about picky eaters until itā€™s too late. Once you already have a picky eater, itā€™s...

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

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

3 Reasons to Avoid the Kidā€™s Menu and What to Do Instead

By Melanie Potock What if the common restaurant kidā€™s menu was never invented? What if parents ordered right off the adult menu, asking for a side plate to share ā€œgrown-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...