Melanie Potock

Colorado Speech Language Hearing Association Conference...

By Melanie Potock You’ve finally made the step to introduce your child to that special someone you’ve been dating. Problem is, most dates involve at least a snack, maybe lunch,...

By Melanie Potock What if the common restaurant kid’s menu was never invented? What if parents ordered right off the adult menu, asking for a side plate to share “grown-up...

By Melanie Potock As a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding treatment, I work mostly with kids, food and creating happier mealtimes for families. I often find the kitchen is...

By Melanie Potock I once had a client with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), age 10, who had a history of picky eating and feeding difficulties. He also had an affinity...

By Melanie Potock Brace yourself. We are about to talk about pouches. You know, those little packets of convenience, filled with all sorts of fruits and vegetables, sometimes with a...

By Kara Mayer Robinson Not all babies take to a bottle right away. Try these tips to turn your feeding problems around. Try When Your Baby’s a ‘Little’ Hungry “Ideally,...

By Tamekia Reece September is National Baby Safety Month. Check out these surprising “don’ts” that many parents still do. When it comes to baby safety, there are quite a few...

By Barbara Smith If your child has a speech disability that includes trouble pronouncing words, speech therapy may help improve language development, communication, and pragmatic language skills. Speech therapy is...

By Rosenya Faith She’s about to take another leap toward independence, and it’s going to get messy. Finger foods help your little munchkin develop new skills and explore through new tastes...