Melanie Potock

December 15, 2016 By Melanie Potock I stood before the group of registered dietitians and nutrition professionals, around 400 in all, hoping that my message would be well received. As...

by Alice Callahan on January 2, 2016 This time last year, I had a week-old baby, and my New Year’s resolutions were simple: Be present with my family, find gratitude...

With the New Year upon us, many parents of picky eaters reflect on what they can do to help their families lead a healthier lifestyle in 2016. If you treat...

According to a Nielsen’s report, the #1 Most Common New Year’s Resolution made in 2015 was “Stay Fit and Healthy.” That broad, overwhelming goal causes gym memberships to skyrocket every...

​When it came to weaning, for years most parents opted to spoon-feed purées to their babies. But in 2008, British midwife Gill Rapley popularized the idea of baby-led weaning. She...

ASK THE EXPERT Q: “What finger foods should I first try my baby on, when should I introduce them, and what’s the best way to keep the resulting mess to...

Could tongue-tie be affecting your baby’s ability to breastfeed? Here’s everything you need to know about this common but often overlooked condition. Tongue-tied doesn’t just mean being too embarrassed or...

Children who resist trying new foods range from the garden-variety, hesitant “picky eater” to extremely selective. Deciphering the intricacies of where a child lies on the eating spectrum takes our professional...

To dream feed or not to dream feed? That’s now becoming a big question. Find out what dream feeding is all about and if it’s right for your baby. You...

There are lots of “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to feeding your baby, but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. These easy-to-follow rules make baby feeding a...