Despite what ads and movies would have us believe, mealtime with a young one can be a source of anxiety for many parents, particularly if that child is a picky eater. Today, we chat to international speaker, author, therapist, and mother Melanie Potock, who brings her blend of vast experience and practical therapy to help us manage this common issue.
'Coach Mel' talks us through everything on this subject - from preventative action to common causes and patterns that might be impacting your little one. She also shares some valuable resources that parents can access right now if you have a fussy eater.
In today’s episode, we’ll cover:
Coach Mel’s training in orofacial myology and discussing trans-disciplinary treatment
The spectrum of fussy or picky eaters and when it becomes a problem
Some preventative strategies, starting when the child is still in the womb
Tons of free resources that you can download to start preventing picky eating
How a tongue tie can impact your child's eating habits
Honing in on anxiety and avoidance patterns and how we might be enabling the problem
The relationship between fussy eating and speech development
Melanie’s top five tips for supporting parents who already have a fussy eater
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