Expert Feeding Advice for Parents & Professionals

Raise a Healthy, Happy Eater

feeding advice for parents and professionals

Rethinking Baby Food Pouches

They are so convenient — but experts say they can be a gateway to bad eating habits. By Rachel Cernansky “Feeding is truly a developmental process, just like learning to crawl,...

Roasted Butternut Squash with Mixed Salad Greens and Homemade Dressing Recipe

The first time you introduce your child to salad, offer the greens and other mix-ins separately for the child to try. By Melanie Potock Adventures in Veggieland: Help Your Kids...

Gruyere and Parsnip Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Invite your kids into the kitchen to help you make this root vegetable macaroni and cheese. By Melanie Potock Adventures in Veggieland: Help Your Kids Learn to Love Vegetables―with 100...

Cooks with Books: Tips for Picky Eaters

By Melanie Potock Put two girlfriends in the kitchen together, hand them each a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and it’s a recipe for fun!  One of my best SLPeeps, Dawn...

Adventures In Veggieland – Chocolate And Asparagus Fondue

Asparagus in chocolate fondue?  Yes! It’s not about hiding vegetables, it’s about bringing your kids into the kitchen and showing them all the fun things we can make with veggies. ...

V HAPPY BELLIES

By Katie Prouty Picky eating. Not my favorite phrase but this is normal. Yes, normal and a temporary part of childhood development. Fussing over eating broccoli? Normal. Doesn’t want carrots...

Adventures In Veggieland Takes Us On A Taste Bud Adventure

By Melanie Braga Melanie Potock is no stranger to the Momma Braga audience as we have featured her and her amazing books a few times and we just love her!...

Exposing, Exploring & Expanding with Coach Mel

By Wendy McMillan I’ve got recipes to share, friends–comforting, colorful, wholesome recipes that are easy and fun to make. But they can wait for just a day or two. I’ve...

The many gifts of family meals: Eat better, bond & prevent obesity

By Dr. Ayala A NEW META-ANALYSIS, INCLUDING 200,000 PEOPLE, FINDS THAT FAMILY MEALS HELP FIGHT OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN KIDS. THE FAMILY MEAL OFFERS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD BY...

Treat Vegetables Like Fast Food and Change the Way Your Kids Eat

By Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the french fry is the most popular vegetable in America and the possible runner-up is potato...