Melanie Potock

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9 out of 10 children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. Considering these foods are nutritional powerhouses that are...

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...

By Alison Kresta One of the funniest and most enjoyable things ever is watching your baby’s reaction to trying new foods. The internet is flooded with videos of infants trying...

By Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD Want your kids to try new foods? Allow them to use all of their senses when eating, even if things get messy. “Don’t play with your...

By Patrick A. Coleman Toddler biting is linked to comfort and calm. But that doesn’t make it any less hard for parents to deal with. But, knowing how to stop...

By Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP Ever notice how many kids who are in feeding therapy also have food allergies? With Halloween just around the corner, I’m encountering parents in my...

By Jenn Sinrich You may have heard of the three-letter acronym “GMO,” and may have even seen it used on labels of some of the foods you buy for your family....

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN “No! No eat!” your terrible 2-year-old said, pushing the green beans away. Now, mind you, this is a vegetable that used to be gobbled happily on...

Orgain in Practice: When it comes to food, kids can often be the biggest critics. This month’s featured practitioner is a mom who has faced the challenge of having a...

By Katie Martin Recently, a friend gave me a really well-written and informative book all about baby-led weaning. Immediately, I felt like a failure, because for the past couple months,...