Melanie Potock

Did you know that one of the proven ways to connect with your child on a consistent basis is by parenting them in the kitchen? What does that mean, and...

By Melanie Potock MA As an SLP specializing in pediatric feeding, I often get parents and physicians asking me how to encourage toddlers and preschoolers to drink more water. Many young...

Guest post by Melanie Potock, co-author of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater. When Do You Worry about a Picky Eater? I’ll answer that excellent question, posed by Dr. Klass in...

It’s back to school time and let’s face it: Mornings are hectic, especially for parents of children with special needs.  A healthy balanced breakfast may go by the wayside and...

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...

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...