Melanie Potock

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...