Is picky eating just a phase, or could it be something more serious?
How can we tell the difference?
What do we do next?
These questions are so common for clinicians and caregivers alike.
Feeding challenges can contribute to high levels of stress and even PTSD for the families we serve.
Thankfully, in this week’s episode, renowned feeding specialist Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, brings her 25 years of experience and expertise to the table (pun intended)!
She shares how her experiences with feeding challenges inspired her career and offers advice on navigating the complex world of feeding therapy.
In this episode, Melanie breaks down:
- ️ the spectrum of picky eating and the role of anxiety in feeding
- ️ how ARFID differs from picky eating
- ️ the importance of a collaborative treatment approach
- ️ how small, manageable steps can transform a child’s eating habits
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with trying to help a child eat, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.
Tune in and learn how you can make an impactful difference for people with feeding challenges! ✨
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References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4552088/
Psychological and Psychosocial Impairment in Preschoolers With Selective Eating
(Zucker et al.)
Melanie’s course library includes courses for professionals and parents on Feeding Development, ARFID, bottle and pacifier weaning and so much more!
https://mymunchbug.com/course-library/ and you can use code MYMUNCHBUG10 for 10% any of the courses listed there
Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, is an international speaker on the topic of feeding babies, toddlers and school-age kids and a pediatric feeding therapist. She is the co-author of the award-winning Raising a Healthy Happy Eater, Responsive Feeding, & Adventures in Veggieland plus 3 other popular books focused on raising adventurous eaters. Mel’s Instagram has become a trusted resource for both parents and professionals across the globe. Her content includes guidance about starting solids, pacifier and bottle weaning, strategies for picky eaters and advice on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) or extreme picky eating. Melanie’s strategies have been shared in television & print media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN.com & Parents Magazine.
