Melanie Potock

By Melanie Potock MA As a pediatric feeding therapist, I often encounter parents with misconceived notions about choking, especially when their children are between 6 months and 4 years old and...

March 10, 2016 By Melanie Potock MA Many children go through a phase of picky eating as toddlers or preschoolers, but what appears to be just a phase might indicate something...

RICHMOND, Va – Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP and Dr. Nimali Fernando, MPH talked about their new joint venture, “ Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater,” a step-by-step guide to encouraging your...

By Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH and Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be...

By Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH and Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP Have you ever noticed how happy everyone is at the farmers market? The vendors are smiling, the community comes together...

By Melanie Potock MA Most parents tell me that their elementary school child has 20 to 25 minutes to enter the school cafeteria,  search for her lunchbox buried in a portable...

January 26, 2016 By Melanie Potock Whether a child participates in feeding treatment or parents simply ask advice on how to encourage their kids to try new foods, offering manageable tips is where I like to...

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...