Posts tagged with: 2018

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...

5 Signs Your Picky Child Isn’t Getting Enough Nutrients & You Need To See A Doc

By Jacqueline Burt Cote There’s a reason why foods like buttered noodles and chicken fingers are clichéd children’s menu staples: Lots of kids aren’t particularly open-minded when it comes to...

7 Red Flags Your Child Is More Than Just A Picky Eater & Trying To Tell You Something’s Up

By Jacqueline Burt Cote At some point or another, nearly every kid will exhibit behavior that falls into the “picky eating” category — and if you’ve ever had a toddler...

4 Surprising Ways to Help Your Kids LOVE Vegetables (That Have Nothing to Do With Eating or Cooking)

Helping your child love vegetables can start outside of the kitchen.  By Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP One of parenting’s toughest dilemmas is how to get kids to eat their vegetables....

Tongue Tie: Why I Can’t Wait for the Research

By Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP I’m in the trenches. I’m the one holding a mom’s hands while she tears up and asks me why her baby can’t eat solid foods...

How to Stop a Kid From Chewing on the Crib

Babies have always chomped; it’s just that gums don’t leave marks. Parents can help by giving kids an appropriate way to relieve their discomfort. By Matthew Utley Waking up in the...