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
• And so much more!

 

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Spot Family

My Munch Bug

Melanie Potock on Twitter

Melanie Potock on LinkedIn

Melanie Potock on Instagram

Melanie Potock on Facebook

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